Sasika Suraweera
4/7, St Johns,Auckland
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Base Hospital- Horana
Horara, Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Home Depot
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients by engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry, vacuuming, dusting and preparing meals.
- Transported elderly clients to medical appointments, errands and social events in a safe manner.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration of elderly clients.
- Administered medications to elderly clients according to prescribed instructions.
- Maintained detailed records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Assessed changes in physical or mental condition of elderly clients and reported any concerns to supervisor immediately.
- Ensured proper nutrition for all elderly clients through meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation.
- Provided assistance with mobility issues such as walking or transferring from bed to wheelchair.
- Collaborated closely with family members regarding client care plans and progress updates.
- Continually assessed safety risks within the environment of the facility where elderly individuals resided.
Registered Nurse
Lady Ridgeway Hospital
Colombo , Sri Lanka
11.2011 - 07.2019
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
School of Nursing-Kalutara
Sri Lanka07-2011
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Trauma Recovery
- Patient Examination
- Wound Care
- Equipment Sterilization
- Vitals Monitoring
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Diet and Nutrition
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Catheter Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- First Aid
- Microsoft Office
- Surgical Assistance
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Reading
- Dancing
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Base Hospital- Horana
07.2019 - 06.2023
Private Elderly Caregiver
Home Depot
05.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Lady Ridgeway Hospital
11.2011 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
School of Nursing-Kalutara
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