Inoka Dissanayake Mudiyanselage
6, Stanley Street, Wyongah,NSW
Summary
compassionate and motivated Australian Registered Nurse with over 15 years of Experience in Sri Lankan government hospitals across Pediatric, Medical, Surgical, Theatre, Obstetric and Public health fields. Currently working as an Assistant in Nursing/Medicator in an Aged care sector, Australia , demonstrating a commitment to providing safe, patient- centered care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing/ Medicator
Kanwal Springs Care Community[former William Cape Garden]
Kanwal, NSW
07.2024 - Current
- Assist patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Provide high-quality personal care for residents.
- Assist with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and continence care.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing and allied health care teams.
- Administered medications according to physician prescriptions and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
Public Health Nursing Sister [Nurse Manager]
National Cancer Control Programme
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted awareness programs to disseminate knowledge regarding cancer prevention and early detection.
- The resource person performed training for the primary health care workers about palliative caregiving.
- Nurse professionals who carried out Pap smear procedures and clinical breast examinations to screen for cervical and breast cancers.
- Counseled patients to seek better treatment for identified suspicious lesions.
- The manager and leader who arranged routine clinics and properly maintained client records and data.
- Maintaining and managing logistics.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain adequate coverage across all shifts.
- Managed daily operations of nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care.
Public Health Nursing Sister [Nurse Manager]
Medical Officer of Health
Ampara, Sri Lanka
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Conduct well baby clinic, well women clinics and antenatal clinics including blood drawing procedure and taking pap smear.
- Engage with management and supervisory activities of the area.
- Conduct family planning clinics, counseling, school health programs, and adolescent health activities.
- Conduct COVID vaccination programs.
Nurse Midwife [Maternity Ward/theatre/Labour Room]
General Hospital
Ampara, Sri Lanka
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Responsible for managing and monitoring obstetric patients, I developed skills in recognizing alarming signs of potential complications, identifying risk factors, and taking history.
- Expertise in the management of normal vaginal delivery and providing postpartum care.
- Conducted health education sessions and coaching about ante-natal exercises.
- Involved and gained experience in obstetric emergencies in the ante-natal, labor room, and post-natal care of mothers, such as APH, PPH, eclampsia, fetal distress, uterine rupture, and shoulder dystocia.
- Educated families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery techniques.
- Provided comprehensive prenatal care to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy stages.
- Assisted in labor and delivery procedures, ensuring safety and comfort for patients.
- Assisted in labor and delivery, ensuring safe childbirth experiences.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Educated patients on postpartum health maintenance and contraception options.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise during labor or delivery.
- Worked closely with OB and GYN physicians to coordinate ongoing medical care for pregnant patients.
- Counseled mothers regarding breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and parenting skills.
- Performed ultrasounds, fetal heart rate monitoring, and other tests.
- Cared for newborns after delivery including administering medication or vaccines if required.
Nursing Officer at Radiology Department and Orthopaedic Ward
General Hospital
Ampara, Sri Lanka
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared patients for radiographic procedures.
- Assisted with ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures.
- Monitored the patient during procedures, and administered drugs and contrast medium according to medical advice.
- Administered patient care and medication in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Pre- and post-operative assessments were done for the patients.
ICU Nurse
General Hospital
Ampara, Sri Lanka
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Prioritized problems and needs of critically ill patients and caregiving effectively.
- Safely handle critically ill patients.
- Mastered in operating numerous pieces of equipment, such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, suction apparatus, and CRRT machines.
- Assisted medical staff with many invasive procedures, such as arterial/central venous catheterization, tracheostomy, intubation, and extubation.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in critical care unit.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and recovery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Coordinated with respiratory therapists for ventilator management and care adjustments.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
Paediatric Nurse
General Hospital
Ampara, Sri Lanka
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Recognized alarming signs in children, and monitoring pediatric patients.
- Administered drugs according to medical advice, and became competent with pediatric cannulations and blood-drawing procedures.
- Developed a better understanding of the growth and development of children and child psychiatry.
- Confident worker, and caring, empathetic person.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for children.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the hospital.
- Educated families on pediatric health issues and care techniques effectively.
Isolation Unit Nurse
General Hospital
Ampara, Sri Lanka
05.2013 - 06.2013
- The responsible person cares for the patients in isolated units.
- Promoted isolation care practices, including cohort isolation.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans for patients returning home or transitioning to a different level of care facility.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided appropriate interventions.
Theatre Nurse [Neuro/Urology/Dental/Plastic]
Teaching Hospital
Kandy, Sri Lanka
09.2008 - 05.2013
- Assisted with subtraction angiogram procedures and scan-guided biopsy-taking procedures.
- Accompanied by the recovery care of the patients.
- Learned and practiced sterile techniques.
- Gained knowledge of surgical instruments, their preparation, storage for surgical procedures, as well as sterile techniques.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted surgeries, handling equipment safely during procedures, and monitoring patients pre, post, and during surgery.
- Assisted the anesthesia team with intubation, administering medication, and managing other theater emergencies.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Education
Diploma in Public Health Nursing and Supervision -
National Institute Of Health Sciences
Kalutara, Sri Lanka07.2021
Bachelors of Science Honours - Nursing
Open Univercity
Colombo, Sri Lanka12.2019
Diploma in MIdwifery -
College of Nursing
Ampara, Sri Lanka05.2018
Diploma in General Nursing -
College of Nursing
Ampara, Sri Lanka05.2008
G.C.E. Advanced Level - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English
Bandaranayake Girl's High School
Ampara, Sri Lanka03.2003
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
Bandaranayake Girl's High School
Ampara, Sri Lanka12.2000
Skills
- Excellent clinical reasoning and patient-centered care approach
- Leadership and teamwork
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good in all nursing procedures
- Familiar with electronic medical records and nursing documentation
- Conflict resolution skills
- Understanding of infection control, medication safety, and manual handling
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing songs
- Listening to music
- Dancing
References
- Frances Calapre
Registered Nurse,
Kanwal Spring Care Community,
francescalapre@yahoo.com,
0435830233
- H.M.W.W.Bandara,
Nurse Manager,
General Hospital,
Ampara,
Sri Lanka.
hmwasantha@gmail.com
+94770522121
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing/ Medicator
Kanwal Springs Care Community[former William Cape Garden]
07.2024 - Current
Public Health Nursing Sister [Nurse Manager]
National Cancer Control Programme
04.2022 - 06.2024
Public Health Nursing Sister [Nurse Manager]
Medical Officer of Health
07.2021 - 04.2022
Nurse Midwife [Maternity Ward/theatre/Labour Room]
General Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2020
Nursing Officer at Radiology Department and Orthopaedic Ward
General Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2018
ICU Nurse
General Hospital
08.2013 - 11.2017
Paediatric Nurse
General Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2013
Isolation Unit Nurse
General Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2013
Theatre Nurse [Neuro/Urology/Dental/Plastic]
Teaching Hospital
09.2008 - 05.2013
Diploma in Public Health Nursing and Supervision -
National Institute Of Health Sciences
Bachelors of Science Honours - Nursing
Open Univercity
Diploma in MIdwifery -
College of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing -
College of Nursing
G.C.E. Advanced Level - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English
Bandaranayake Girl's High School
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
Bandaranayake Girl's High School