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Iresha Godakanda Kankanamge

London,Lambeth

Summary

I am Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse and my NMC pin number is 24L0406O. I have over 20 years of experience across theatre, eye unit, medical unit, surgical unit, accident & emergency, neuro intensive care unit settings, Infection & prevention control unit and Cardiology unit. Expert in delivering patient-centered care, managing complex cases, and ensuring safety and infection control standards. Known for strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to promote trust and comfort among patients and families. Proficient in using technology to enhance care delivery and workflow efficiency, with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior care assistant

Meadbank Care Home
Battersea, Wandsworth
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide high standards of holistic care and attention to residents.
  • Support mental and physical stimulation through recreational and social activities.
  • Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, hygiene) as per care plans.
  • Manage medication safely (storage, administration, disposal of controlled/non-controlled drugs).
  • Prevent, identify, report, and record incidents, near misses, and errors for residents and staff.
  • Stay up to date with Basic Life Support (BLS) and follow DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) protocols.
  • Contribute to care plan creation and updates on digital systems.
  • Monitor and record nutrition and hydration to prevent weight loss, skin integrity issues, and pressure sores.
  • Understand modified and texturized food for residents.
  • Recognize and document behavior triggers, de-escalate situations, and report changes per MCA & DoLS.
  • Follow infection prevention and control, manual handling, and people-moving guidelines.
  • Communicate with residents, families, and third-party professionals for overall well-being.
  • Support residents' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, including end-of-life care.

Senior care assistant

Verilife
Bromley
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provide holistic care and attention to residents.
  • Engage residents in recreational and social activities.
  • Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, hygiene).
  • Administer medication and manage stoma care.
  • Update and maintain care plans.

Nurse

Sri Jayawardhanapura National Hospital
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2003 - 12.2021
  • Experience since 2003 in medical, surgical, cardiology, eye, emergency, neurology, CSSD, and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) units.
  • Patient care: Administered IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications, established IV lines, monitored vital signs, collected and dispatched specimens.
  • Procedures: Performed urinary catheterization (male & female), bladder irrigation, ABG sampling, total parenteral nutrition, and peritoneal dialysis.
  • Surgical assistance: Assisted in appendectomy, cataract surgery, cholecystectomy, wound debridement, hernia repair, and other procedures.
  • Specialized procedures: Assisted with lumbar puncture, central venous catheterization, pleural fluid aspiration, bone marrow aspiration, suturing, suprapubic catheterization, and intercostal drainage insertion.
  • Physician support: Accompanied doctors on rounds, followed prescribed treatment plans, and communicated with patients and families.
  • IPC Lead (2015-2021): Conducted staff training, audits, surveillance, and contributed to research on infection control.
  • COVID-19 response: Developed infection control protocols, trained staff, conducted risk assessments, managed PPE, and assisted in COVID-19 patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Open University
Sri Lanka
07.2014 - 09.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing

National School of Nursing in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
06.2000 - 06.2003

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Clinical Care
  • Wound care
  • IV therapy
  • Patient Education
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Infection control
  • Wound dressing
  • Empathy and Compassion

Reference

Referee's title: Miss


Referee's first name: Valbona


Referee's surname: Durake


Referee's organisation name: Meadbank Care Home


Job title: Unit Manager


Address 1: Meadbank Care Home

Address 2: 12 Parkgate Road


City / Town: London


Postcode: SW11 4NN


Country: United Kingdom


Mobile no: 07341452620


Email address: valbona.duraku@bupa.com


Training Courses

Course title:  National Infection Control Programme

Duration provider: Director of Nursing(Medical Services)

Duration: 2 weeks

Course title: 2015 


Course title: Basic Counseling Skills Training

Training provider: Health Promotion Bureau

Duration: 5 days

Year completed: 2019


Course title: Basic Life Support & AED

Training provider: BUPA Education and Training

Duration:  1 day

Year completed: 2023 



Timeline

Senior care assistant

Meadbank Care Home
03.2023 - Current

Senior care assistant

Verilife
12.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Open University
07.2014 - 09.2018

Nurse

Sri Jayawardhanapura National Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing

National School of Nursing in Sri Lanka
06.2000 - 06.2003

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