Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Lihansa Pathirana

MELBOURNE,VIC

Summary

Dedicated hospital administration professional with proven ability to communicate with empathy, adapt quickly to changing environments, and support patients with diverse physical, emotional, and cultural needs — well-prepared to transition into disability support roles.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Ward Clerk

Eastern Health
Melbourne, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Executed daily clerical tasks, including managing calls from healthcare workers and families.
  • Processed admissions, discharges, and transfers using iPM Patient Manager, EMR, and Clinical Patient Folder systems.
  • Gained experience across diverse wards, enhancing adaptability and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Adapted swiftly to new procedures in high-pressure environments with minimal training.
  • Maintained accuracy and professionalism while multitasking in fast-paced hospital settings.

Palliative Care - Wantirna Health

  • Communicated with compassion and sensitivity when assisting families and friends of patients receiving end-of-life care or who had passed

Emergency Department - Box Hill Hospital

  • Addressed patients' concerns regarding wait times, triage processes, and medical, maintaining a calm and empathetic presence.

Operating Theatre - Maroondah Hospital

  • Coordinated daily surgical schedules, adjusted for emergency cases, and arranged patient transport from wards, clinics, or radiology for surgical preparation.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary meetings with surgeons to organise elective and emergency surgical lists.

Education

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
01-2024

Skills

  • Conflict resolution and empathy
  • Team collaboration in stress
  • Open-minded approach to challenges
  • Strong sense of work prioritisation

Additional Information

  • Working with Children Check – Current
  • Complete Immunity Profile – Available upon request
  • Languages: Proficient in Sinhala

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Ward Clerk

Eastern Health
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

Monash University
Lihansa Pathirana