Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Wasana  Gunarathna

Wasana Gunarathna

Summary


Registered Nursing professional with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Base Hospital
01.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterisation, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

Registered Nurse

Base Hospital
04.2011 - 01.2018
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Open University of Sri Lanka , Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
11-2022

Second Upper Class

No Degree - Diploma in General Nursing

The College of Nursing, Galle, Sri Lanka
12-2010

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • CPR/AED
  • Sanitation
  • Nursing performance assessment
  • Wound care

Accomplishments

  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Base Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse - Base Hospital
04.2011 - 01.2018
The Open University of Sri Lanka - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
The College of Nursing - No Degree, Diploma in General Nursing
Wasana Gunarathna