Pallegeyi Ralalage Dinusha Sudesini Bandara
Dunedin,OTA
Summary
Registered Nurse with one year of New Zealand aged care experience and fourteen years of overseas nursing background. Residence Visa Holder. InterRAI Trained . Developed a strong clinical foundation and professional skills with my first employer in NZ, delivering compassionate, high-quality care, and now seeking to advance my career by joining a more complex and dynamic healthcare environment to enhance my expertise further and contribute to patient-centered outcomes. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
South Care Rest Home & Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate, high-quality care, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety of elderly residents.
- Built strong relationships with residents and families to support holistic, person-cantered care.
- Completed InterRAI assessments and developed individualized care plans with regular reviews.
- Administered medications, performed wound care, and monitored residents' clinical status.
- Participated in GP rounds, coordinated medical reviews, and followed up on recommendations.
- Served as Facility Restraint Coordinator, ensuring compliance and educating staff on restraint use and alternatives.
- Managed incident reporting and clinical documentation as the designated Responsible RN.
- Led weekly Controlled Drug checks and ensured medication management compliance.
- Oversaw monthly Quality Indicator updates, supporting facility-wide quality improvement.
- Assisted Facility and Clinical Managers in achieving operational and clinical goals.
- Engaged in regular training and upskilling to maintain best practice standards.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care standards.
Registered Nurse Community Health
Ministry of Health
12.2018 - 02.2024
- Non Communicable Disease Management Activities
- Palliative Care
- Pain Management
- Geriatric Care
- Provision of specific services such as Disaster Management
- Research and Surveys
Registered Nurse in Emergency Unit , Medical Units
Ministry of Health
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Performed Triage , patient monitoring and Emergency Care
- Administered IV therapy , medications and Wound Care
- Skilled in ECG recording and Cannulation
- Monitored vital signs and Supported acute interventions
Paediatric Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Provided care for children with acute and chronic illnesses
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs.
- Assisted with feeding, hygiene and emotional support
- Communicated with families about care and recovery
Education
Competency Assessment Programme - Nursing
Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
Auckland, NZ03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka11-2022
Diploma - General Nursing
College of Nursing Kurunegala
Sri Lanka01-2010
Skills
- Proficient in interRAI care planning
- Medication and wound care
- Policy adherence
- Effective communication
- Precise record-keeping
- Quality enhancement assistance
- Commitment to professional growth
Certification
- Annual Practicing Certificate Registered Nurse - Nursing Council of New Zealand , Number 340789
- interRAI LTCF Assessment competency as an assessor
- Fundamentals of Palliative Care and End of Life Care with Otago Hospice
- Syringe Driver Competency and Catheterization Competency
- First Aid Certificate St John New Zealand
- Restrictive Practices and Restraints NZ ALTURA Learning
- Introduction to Preceptorship , Te Whatu Ora , Health New Zealand
- Chemical Safety Training , Kemsol
- Basics of Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care and Hand Hygiene , HHNZ
- Dementia Friends by Alzheimers New Zealand
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Care Rest Home & Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Community Health
Ministry of Health
12.2018 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse in Emergency Unit , Medical Units
Ministry of Health
09.2014 - 12.2018
Paediatric Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
08.2010 - 09.2014
Competency Assessment Programme - Nursing
Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Diploma - General Nursing
College of Nursing Kurunegala
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