Thanuja Atulugamage
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of [State]. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across [Number]-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Monash Health
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Monash Health
10.2010 - 04.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
Epworth Freemasons
10.2007 - 09.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, ICU
National Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership in Healthcare
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW01.2023
Associate of Arts - Renal Nursing
Unitversity of Tasmania
Tasmania01.2015
Re-Entry Nursing
Ballarat Base Hospital
Australia08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kandana Nursing Training School
Sri Lanka01.2005
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assertiveness
- Accountability
- Procedure development
- Adaptability
- Change management
- Effective communication
- Time management
Section name
I am a busy mom with three boys and really enjoying my life.
Additional Information
I am interested in traveling and love to spend my time improving my knowledge and skills further
Timeline
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Monash Health
01.2023 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Monash Health
10.2010 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Epworth Freemasons
10.2007 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse, ICU
National Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership in Healthcare
Australian Catholic University
Associate of Arts - Renal Nursing
Unitversity of Tasmania
Re-Entry Nursing
Ballarat Base Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kandana Nursing Training School
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