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Dineshka Jayaweera Jayaweera Arachchige

TORQUAY,Devon

Summary

Compassionate and driven individual with background in healthcare support and patient care, bringing strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to handle medical emergencies and provide personal care with empathy and respect. Dedicated to fostering safe and nurturing environment to enhance well-being and quality of life for residents.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior care assistant - Band 6

Meadfoot View Residential Care Home
TORQUAY, Devon
01.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
  • Storing, dispensing, recording, and booking medication according to CQC and relevant best practices.
  • Liaising with health care professionals concerning the health and well-being of residents. District nurse, GPs.
  • Supervising quality and delivery of care by carrying out checks on other care staff.
  • Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.

Senior care assistant - Band 5

Gorgian House Care Home
TORQUAY, Devon
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.

Registered Nurse Grade 1 Psychiatry unit

National Teaching Hospital
Kandy, Central Province Sri Lanka
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
  • Administered medication for symptom management.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
  • Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.

Provision of nursing care to mentally ill patients, handling acutely agitated clients with rapid tranquilisation, counselling for anxiety and mood disorders, administration of psychotropic and depot medication, and experience in administering electro-convulsive therapy.

Registered Nurse Grade 1 - Surgical Intensive Care

National Teaching Hospital
Kandy, Central Province Sri Lanka
08.2008 - 01.2018
  • Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
  • Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
  • Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following established protocol and guidelines.
  • Respond swiftly to medical emergencies, providing life-saving interventions, and stabilising critically ill patients, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
  • Managed complex patient cases, resulting in positive patient outcomes, and improved quality of care.
  • Proficiently operated advanced medical equipment.

Enthusiastic and dedicated ICU nurse with 10 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in surgical, medical, and obstetric critical care settings, and with six months of advanced training programme in intensive care nursing. Proven expertise in provison of total nusing care and monitoring of pations on long term ventilation, post operative care, major trauma, obstetric complications, sepsis and attending emergencies, resuscitating and defebrilating patients handling of ventilator, defebrilator, cardiac output monitor, multipara monitor syringe pumps, infusion pums and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes. Strong interpersonal, communication, and compassionate care abilities. Passionate about improving the lives of patients, and dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Excited to join a team that values individuality, and provides opportunities for professional growth.


Registered nurse - Dialysis and kidney transplant

National Teaching Hospital
Kandy, Central province Sri Lanka
04.2001 - 08.2018
  • Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Primed dialyser and bloodlines in preparation for patient appointments.
  • Monitored vital signs during dialysis treatment, responding swiftly to changes.
  • Practiced aseptic techniques during vascular access handling and cannulation.
  • Cleaned and dressed permanent and temporary catheters.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing critical first aid as necessary.
  • Oversaw dialysis treatment from start to finish.
  • Handled complex technical equipment for efficient delivery of dialysis treatment.
  • Managed medication administration effectively, preventing potential drug interactions or side effects affecting dialysis patients' overall wellbeing .
  • Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
  • Educated patients about their kidney disease and the dialysis process.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of chronic kidney disease.

Enthusiastic and dedicated Dialysis Nurse with 7 years of experience in a 200-bedded dialysis and kidney transplant unit, with 40 haemodialysis machines and six months of advanced training in nephrology, dialysis, and kidney transplantation special care nursing. Providing exceptional patient care in dialysis, pre- and post-kidney transplant patients, and management of acute and chronic renal failure conditions. Preparing and assisting with vascular catheters, CAPD catheter incineration, and handling haemodialysis machines and CRRT machines. Canulating AVF and handling vascular catheter.


Education

NVQ Level 2 - Understanding the safe handling of medication in health and social care

Petroc, North Devon Campus
Devon
04.2023 - 07.2023

BSc (Honors) in Nursing (Top up) - Nursing

University of Sunderland UK(ICBT Campus Sri Lanka)
Colombo Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 01.2017

Diploma in Genaral Nursing - Nursing

College of Nursing
Kandy Sri Lanka
12.1997 - 12.2000

A-Levels - Biology

Girls' High School
Kandy Sri Lanka
05.1993 - 08.1995

GCE (O/L) -

Girls' High School
Kandy Sri Lanka

Skills

Critical thinking, and problem-solving

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail, and accuracy

Empathy and compassion

Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

NVQ Level 2 - Understanding the safe handling of medication in health and social care

Petroc, North Devon Campus
04.2023 - 07.2023

Senior care assistant - Band 6

Meadfoot View Residential Care Home
01.2023 - Current

Senior care assistant - Band 5

Gorgian House Care Home
12.2021 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse Grade 1 Psychiatry unit

National Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2021

BSc (Honors) in Nursing (Top up) - Nursing

University of Sunderland UK(ICBT Campus Sri Lanka)
01.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse Grade 1 - Surgical Intensive Care

National Teaching Hospital
08.2008 - 01.2018

Registered nurse - Dialysis and kidney transplant

National Teaching Hospital
04.2001 - 08.2018

Diploma in Genaral Nursing - Nursing

College of Nursing
12.1997 - 12.2000

A-Levels - Biology

Girls' High School
05.1993 - 08.1995

GCE (O/L) -

Girls' High School
Dineshka Jayaweera Jayaweera Arachchige