Sachintha Priyadarshani Honda Achchi Patabandige
North Tamworth,NSW
Summary
Dedicated international medical graduate with over ten years of clinicals experience across General Practice, Intensive care, Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology & Transfusion medicine. Recently completed AMC Part 1 and actively seeking supervised General Practice training in Australia, with a long-term interest in General Practice. Demonstrated strengths in patient centered care, chronic disease management, Acute presentations, teamwork, and culturally sensitive communication. committed to delivering safe evidence-based healthcare in community settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practitioner
Suwa sewana medical center
Dehiaththakandiya, Sri Lanka
03.2024 - 12.2023
- - Provided primary care consultations for patients across all age group.
- - Diagnosed and managed acute & chronic conditions including, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, respiratory infections gastrointestinal & dermatological conditions.
- - Prescribed medications and interpreted laboratory and imagine investigations.
- - Delivered preventive care including, screening, lifestyle modification counselling & vaccinations.
- - Performed minor procedures including wound care, suturing, and suture removal.
- - Maintained accurate medical documentations & referrals.
- - Supported continuity of care in a community-based clinic environment.
- Hours worked per week - 40 hours
Medical Officer - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
District General Hospital
Matara, Sri Lanka
04.2019 - 12.2023
- - Managed critically ill surgical & trauma patients in high - acuity ICU setting.
- - performed procedures including iv cannulation, arterial blood gases, urinary catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion, intubation, Central venous line insertion and care.
- - Interpreted laboratory investigations, ECGs, imaging and ABGs
- - Participated in ventilator management, fluid resuscitation, and emergency response
- - Led clinical handovers & participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds
- - Worked closely with anesthetics, surgery, emergency department & multidisciplinary teams
- - Provided family counseling & supported complex clinical decision - making.
- - Accompanied critically ill patients during & inter - hospital transfers
- Hours worked per week - 48 hours
Medical Officer -Blood Bank
District General Hospital
Ampara, Sri Lanka
04.2019 - 06.2016
- - Performed blood grouping, cross - matching and antibody screening
- - Managed emergency & massive transfusions
- - Ensured compliance with transfusion safety protocols & quality standards
- - Coordinated with Emergency, Surgery, Obstetrics & ICU teams
- - Conducted therapeutic plasma exchange procedures
- - Organized & participated to mobile blood donation programs
- - Educated staff on safe transfusion practices
- Hours worked per week - 48 hours
Resident Medical Officer -Blood Bank
District General Hospital
Matara, Sri Lanka
06.2016 - 11.2015
- - Supported transfusion services including blood grouping, compatibility testing and inventory management.
- - Assisted with emergency transfusion and quality assurance activities
- - Participated in staff education and donor programs
- Hours worked per week - 48 hours
intern Medical Officer - obstetrics & gynecology
District General Hospital
Matara, Sri Lanka
05.2015 - 11.2015
- - Rotations in obstetrics, Gynecology, Labor ward & Operating theatre and clinics
- - Performed patient assessments, including history taking, examination, clinical documentation
- - Assisted with normal vaginal deliveries and labour management
- - Performed vaginal and speculum examinations under supervision
- - Assisted with obstetrics and gynecological procedures
- - Supported antenatal care, contraception services and emergency management
- - Participated in antenatal and gynecology outpatient clinics
- - Participated in inter - hospital transfers
- Hours worked per week - 60 hours
Intern Medical Officer - Pediatrics
District General Hospital
Matara, Sri Lanka
11.2014 - 05.2015
- - Provided care for neonates, infants and children in ward and outpatient settings
- - Conducted history taking, examinations and clinical documentation
- - Prescribed medications interpreted laboratory and imaging investigations under supervision
- - Performed venepuncture, lumber puncture, fluid and blood transfusions, under senior supervision
- - participated in inter- hospital transfers of critically ill paediatric patients
- Hours worked per week - 60 hours
Education
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE ,BACHELOR OF SURGERY - MBBS
University of Ruhuna
Sri Lanka01-2014
Skills
- Competent in - Comprehensive patient assessment and documentation and management
- - Management of chronic diseases (diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma)
- - women's health and antenatal care
- - Pediatrics assessment and care
- - Mental health screening and risk assessment
- - ECG interpretation
- - emergency response and acute patient stabilization
- - venipuncture and intravenous (IV) cannulation
- - Blood sampling and arterial blood gas (ABG) collection
- - urinary catheterization (Male & Female)
- - Nasogastric tube insertion
- - wound care including suturing and dressing
- - Advanced life support (ALS)
- - airway management including intubation
- - central venous access
- - blood transfusion services and therapeutic plasma exchange
Certification
- AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL EXAM - MCQ - NOVEMBER 2025
- Other medical qualifications
- Advanced life support (ALS)
- Therapeutic plasma exchange training
Timeline
General Practitioner
Suwa sewana medical center
03.2024 - 12.2023
Medical Officer - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
District General Hospital
04.2019 - 12.2023
Medical Officer -Blood Bank
District General Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2016
Resident Medical Officer -Blood Bank
District General Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2015
intern Medical Officer - obstetrics & gynecology
District General Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2015
Intern Medical Officer - Pediatrics
District General Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2015
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE ,BACHELOR OF SURGERY - MBBS
University of Ruhuna
OTHER WORKING EXPERIENCE
- Research Assistance
- Facility name - Duke- Ruhuna collaborative research center, faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna (01.01.2014 to 31.10.2014)
- Hours worked per week - 36 hours
- Responsibilities
- - Collected clinical & demographics data using standardized questionnaire
- - Assisted with specimen collection and research coordination activities
CAREER BREAK
- March 2024 - present
- Career break due to family responsibilities and relocation. Engaged in AMC preparation and continued professional development.
- (Further details available in accompanying letter)