Ayesha Palihawadana
Hampton Park
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alfred Health
03.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Continuous observation on high risk behavioural patients.
- Help patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility aids such as wheel chair, trolley etc
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Austin Health
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assistant Nurse
Symmetry Human Resources
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Riverside House, 2 River street, Richmond
- Auburn House Aged Care Service, Camberwell Rd, Hawthorne East VIC
- St George's health service, kew VIC
Registered Nurse
North Colombo Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Education
Master of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Monash
Clayton, VIC Australia07.2024
Certificate III - Health Services Assistant
Employease
Box Hill, VIC Australia09.2019
Diploma - Midwifery
School of Nursing Kandana , Ministry of Health
Kandana, Sri Lanka02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Open University of Malaysia
Malaysia10.2016
General Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing Kandana - Ministry of Health
Kandana, Sri Lanka12.2013
Skills
- Responding to Emergencies
- EMR Systems
- Medication Assistance
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Charting Expertise
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Medical Records Management
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Recording Vital Signs
- Oral Hygiene
- Documenting Behaviours
- Disability Care
Reference
Varun Sikka
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Alfred Health, VIC
Email ID : v.sikka@alfred.org.au
Mob : +61421454642
Jineesha Joby
Registered Nurse - Alfred health, VIC
Email ID : jineeshajoby@gmail.com
Mob : +61412514497
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alfred Health
03.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Austin Health
11.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Nurse
Symmetry Human Resources
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
North Colombo Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2018
Master of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Monash
Certificate III - Health Services Assistant
Employease
Diploma - Midwifery
School of Nursing Kandana , Ministry of Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Open University of Malaysia
General Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing Kandana - Ministry of Health
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