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Chathurani Jayawardhana

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with a strong background in nursing, with 15 years of experience in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities,mobility, medical support tasks and emotional support. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for residents. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and contributing positively to patient outcomes and overall care quality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Health Care Assistant Level 4

Senate Nursing Bureau
Tauranga, BOP
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with residents for daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
  • Provided emotional support to residents and their families during care processes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety resident environments and equipment.
  • Documented residents' information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
  • Assisted in transferring residents from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
  • Assisted nursing staff in providing basic resident care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to resident requests in a timely manner.
  • Observed residents' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
  • Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
  • Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden residents.
  • Communicated with residents to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to residents according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Registered Nurse

Base Hospital, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka
11.2009 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

General Hospital - Sri Lanka
Matara
03.2009 - 11.2009

Registered Nurse

Colombo South Teaching Hospital- Sri Lanka
08.2007 - 03.2009
  • Worked in surgical, medical wards, emergency department and covid 19 wards for 15 years.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Conducted assessments and recorded vital signs for inpatient care.
  • Managed wound care and performed routine medical procedures.
  • Assisted in emergency situations while ensuring patient safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Open University of Sri Lanka
09.2014 - 09.2018

Emergency And Trauma Nursing Training

Sri Lanka
01-2018

Diploma in Nursing -

Nursing Training College- Sri Lanka
05.2004 - 05.2007

Diploma In Computer Studies -

IDM Computer Studies - Sri Lanka
05.2003 - 11.2003

Skills

  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Patient safety management
  • Active listening and Compassionate communication
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Calm under stress
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Adaptability, flexibility and accountability
  • Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Collaborative teamwork and team leadership
  • Multitask
  • Honesty,Commitment and willingness to learn

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health Care Assistant Level 4

Senate Nursing Bureau
03.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Open University of Sri Lanka
09.2014 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse

Base Hospital, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka
11.2009 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

General Hospital - Sri Lanka
03.2009 - 11.2009

Registered Nurse

Colombo South Teaching Hospital- Sri Lanka
08.2007 - 03.2009

Diploma in Nursing -

Nursing Training College- Sri Lanka
05.2004 - 05.2007

Diploma In Computer Studies -

IDM Computer Studies - Sri Lanka
05.2003 - 11.2003

Emergency And Trauma Nursing Training

Sri Lanka

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