Dr Dewammina Gammanpila
Thornlie ,WA
Summary
Experienced psychiatric service registrar and junior medical officer with key experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, emergency medical and psychiatric services, as well as acute medical services. Habituated to functioning at a high level in high-turnover multidisciplinary settings, collaborating with a wide range of allied health. social services, and medical speciality staff whilst providing empathic and culturally sensitive care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatry Registrar - Hospital in the Home
Peel And Rockingham Mental Health Services
02.2024 - Current
- Provide clinical care and management to patients with acute exacerbations in mental health conditions in a home setting, under the supervision of senior psychiatrists
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, develop treatment plans, optimise psychopharmacology and provide ongoing monitoring and support to patients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
Psychiatry Registrar - General
Peel And Rockingham Mental Health Services
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations of patients, in inpatient and emergency settings
- Develop and implement treatment plans, which may include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions.
- Monitor and review patients' progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and provide ongoing support and education to patients and their families.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, and primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
PGY2 - Resident Medical Officer
Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- 3-month terms: Leave Relief, Acute Medical Unit, Emergency Medicine
- Assume greater responsibility in patient care, including managing more complex cases and supervising junior medical staff and students
- Continue to participate in educational activities to further develop clinical skills and knowledge
PGY1 Intern
Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
- 3-month terms: Acute Medical Unit, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Emergency, Acute Surgical Unit
- Provide direct patient care under supervision, including conducting medical assessments, developing treatment plans, and performing medical procedures.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Engage in educational activities, such as attending lectures, workshops, and clinical skills training, to develop clinical knowledge and skills
Education
M.D. -
University of Western Australia
Crawley 12.2021
Bachelor of Science -
University of Western Australia
Crawley, WA12.2017
Skills
- Clinical competence: Ability to diagnose and manage medical and psychiatric clients, including point of care procedures
- Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
- Teamwork: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changes and varied clinical settings
- Clinical assessment: Ability to conduct thorough psychiatric and general medical assessments
- Pharmacological knowledge: Understand and manage psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications
- Crisis management: Ability to assess and manage psychiatric emergencies and deteriorating patients
- Cultural competence: Sensitivity and awareness of cultural factors influencing mental health
- Teaching and supervision: Provide guidance and education to junior staff and medical students
Languages
English
Sinhalese
Education & Research Experience
2024 - Lifeline DV Alert Foundations course
2024 - CCI Foundations in CBT Psychotherapy course
2023 - Clinical Audit: Demographic determinants of Zuclopenthixol Acetate administration in inpatient psychiatric care
2023 - RANZCP Psychiatry Congress
2022 - RANZCP Psychiatry Congress
2021 - ALS1: Advanced Life support
2021 - International Medicine in Addiction conference
2019 - Author: Pre- and post-puberty gender identity realisation in trans children and adolescents: clinical characteristics of the GENTLE Cohort
2019 - Maar Mooditj Aboriginal Cultural Awareness training
Volunteering Advocacy Leadership
Addiction medicine: Freshstart Subiaco, 2021
WA Medical students society Mental Health, 2019, 2018
AMA(WA) Dr YES: Volunteer + Coordinator, 2015 - 2019
References
Dr Biju Thomas, Psychiatry Consultant, PaRK MHS, biju.thomas@health.wa.gov.au
Dr Sarvesh Singh, Psychiatry Consultant, PaRK MHS, sarvesh.singh@health.wa.gov.au
Dr Sylvia Rienks, ED Registrar FSH, FSH ED Department, sylvia.rienks@health.wa.gov.au
Timeline
Psychiatry Registrar - Hospital in the Home
Peel And Rockingham Mental Health Services
02.2024 - Current
Psychiatry Registrar - General
Peel And Rockingham Mental Health Services
09.2023 - 02.2024
PGY2 - Resident Medical Officer
Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
PGY1 Intern
Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
M.D. -
University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Science -
University of Western Australia
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