DUSHANTHI NIROSHIYA NAMBAGE DONA
Chesham,UK
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in health assessments, mobility support, and medication administration and record management. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, complemented by a proven ability to solve problems and make critical decisions. Committed to ethical practices and adaptable in dynamic environments, with a focus on teamwork and patient care excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Leader
Seymour House Residential Care Home
Rickmansworth
06.2022 - 02.2026
- - Ensured person-centred decision-making in partnership with advocates, family, and friends.
- - Respected individual values, beliefs, and cultures.
- - Handled concerns and complaints efficiently.
- - Assessed and minimized risks to ensure safety.
- - Developed and led a person-centred team.
- - Provided coaching and mentoring to staff.
Senior Carer Assistant
Seymour House Residential Care Home
Rickmansworth, UK
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications accurately following doctor's orders.
- Upheld dignity and privacy of residents during personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
- Explained procedures to reduce patient anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Managed emergencies promptly, minimising potential risks for residents' wellbeing.
- Developed personalised care plans by liaising with healthcare professionals.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to various dietary needs, supporting good health among residents.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare staff regarding resident's progress.
- Dealt tactfully with sensitive situations around end-of-life care, offering emotional support to families as well as residents themselves.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2002 - 11.2021
- Public Health Nurse:
- - Provided palliative home care including dressing, feeding tube, and catheter management.
- - Delivered health education, disaster response, and community research.
- Primary Care Unit Nurse:
- - Treated emergencies like RTA, Acute MI, and Anaphylactic shock.
- - Administered oral, IV, IM, SC medications and nursing procedures (ECG, catheterization, wound care, etc.).
- - Assisted with complex procedures (CVP line, chest tubes, dialysis).
- Coronary Care Unit Nurse:
- - Managed patients with MI and pacemakers.
- - Assisted with emergency interventions and line insertions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Kaatsu International University
ColomboDiploma in Public Health Nursing - undefined
Post Basic College of Nursing
ColomboDiploma in General Nursing - undefined
College of Nursing
KandySkills
- Health Assessments
- Mobility Support
- Medication Record Management
- Patient Washing & Dressing
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Ethics
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- - Conducted research: "Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding palliative care among nursing undergraduates at KIU."
- - IELTS (Academic): Reading - 6 | Listening - 6 | Writing - 6 | Speaking - 6.5
Certification
Medication traning
Moving and handling trainer to trainer
First aid training
Timeline
Team Leader
Seymour House Residential Care Home
06.2022 - 02.2026
Senior Carer Assistant
Seymour House Residential Care Home
12.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
03.2002 - 11.2021
Diploma in Public Health Nursing - undefined
Post Basic College of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing - undefined
College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Kaatsu International University