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Kalani Poonahalalage

Mambourin,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with five years of experience in aged care, two years of experience as a scrub and scout in Australia, and five years of experience overseas, with expertise in patient care, patient assessment, clinical management, and health care protocol.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Opal healthcare previously BlueCross aged care
Camberwell, VIC
09.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
  • Conducted health assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in aged care facility.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols daily.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Utilized expertise in AN-ACC aged care funding to improve funding efficiency and support patient care.
  • Managed complex wound care, ensuring optimal healing and patient comfort.
  • Supported management team by stepping in as relief clinical manager to ensure seamless operations.

Perioperative Registered Nurse

University hospital Geelong
Geelong , VIC
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring proper sterilization and readiness.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
  • Trained new nursing staff on perioperative protocols and best practices.
  • Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in accordance with department standards.
  • Administered medications and monitored their effects on the patient's body.
  • Evaluated new technologies utilized within the OR suite to determine their efficacy in improving patient outcomes.

Personal Care Assistant

Brimlea Agedcare
Murrumbeena, VIC
01.2017 - 09.2020
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
  • Recorded and reported changes in residents' health or behavior to nursing staff.
  • Supported meal preparation and assisted residents during dining times.
  • Engaged residents in recreational activities to promote social interaction.

Perioperative Registered Nurse

National Hospital
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2011 - 07.2016
  • Administered anesthesia and monitored patient vitals during surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
  • Assisted in preoperative assessments and developed patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on surgical processes and postoperative care.
  • Managed operating room supplies and maintained a sterile environment.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient management.
  • Evaluated patient responses to interventions and adjusted care as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
01-2020

Diploma of Nursing -

School of Nursing Rathnapura
Sri Lanka
07-2011

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care management
  • Perioperative protocols
  • Surgical instruments management
  • Health education
  • Infection control compliance
  • Critical thinking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Perioperative Registered Nurse

University hospital Geelong
01.2022 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

Opal healthcare previously BlueCross aged care
09.2020 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Brimlea Agedcare
01.2017 - 09.2020

Perioperative Registered Nurse

National Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Nursing -

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

Diploma of Nursing -

School of Nursing Rathnapura

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