Tharanga Roshini Dissanayake

Experience

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  Ministry of Health - Sri Lanka

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2022

  Performed approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on patients' clinical status.Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements.Assessed patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.Documented patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.Participated in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills. Show less Monitored the patient’s health and general body condition, and reported changes and improvements to the doctor.Took pain prescriptions from the doctors and administered them to the patients.Prepared pain management schedules for patients based on doctor’s prescriptions to prevent them from suffering pain.Performed wound dressing on patients with infections.Helped patients improve mobility and functionality by assisting them in redesigning their personal spaces and recommending gadgets and furniture that supported bone structure and promoted healing. Show less

  • Nursing Officer - Intensive Care Unit (Accident & Orthopedic Services)

    Jan 2014 - Jul 2022

  • Nursing Officer - Accident & Orthopedic Services

    Nov 2011 - Dec 2013
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  International Institute of Health Sciences ( IIHS)

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

  External Lecturer

  Delivered lectures, seminars, and tutorials.Assessed students' coursework.Supported students through a pastoral/advisory role.Supervised students' research activities.Represented the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contributed to these as necessary.

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  London North West Healthcare NHS Trust

  Jul 2022 - now

  Provide a high standard of research-based care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.Relate to all staff, patients, and visitors, demonstrate good listening skills, and work effectively as part of a team.Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.Take responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with Trust and NMC policies.Work independently and as part of a team.Prioritize care effectively.Maintain good relationships between all members of staff, fostering professionalism throughout the unit. Show less Assessed, diagnosed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care through evidence-based practice and maintained high standards of care.Demonstrated efficient time management skills by prioritizing patient care based on acuity levels.Managed rapidly developing or emergent situations effectively.Identified and participated in clinical decision-making by utilizing critical thinking skills.Coordinated care by communicating with patients, families, and medical staff.Coordinated lab tests, medication dispensing, health monitoring, and patient transfers.Maintained and demonstrated high standards of professional ethics and served as a patient advocate in accordance with age-appropriate care, developmental processes, and cultural considerations.Educated patients and family members during the emergency room stay and upon discharge regarding the disease process, individual care needs, safety concerns, and medications. Show less

  • Staff Registered Nurse

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Staff Registered Nurse

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2024