Sudharaka Fernando
Cranbourne
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Opal Aged Care
06.2024 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Personal Care Assistant
Knox Private Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC03-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Wound management
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing assessments
- End-of-life care
- Discharge planning
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Professional Working
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Opal Aged Care
06.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Knox Private Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- [State] Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
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