Jeewa Deepamala Mallawa Arachchi Mallawa Arachchige
Paignton,Devon
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Health care assistant/Team Leader
Meadfoot View Care Home
Torquay, Devon
2021.11 - Current
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Received recognition for patient care from supervisors after demonstrating exceptional commitment to duty.
- Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Contributed to the preparation of meals, following specific dietary requirements of each resident.
- Increased resident satisfaction by providing personalised care plans.
- Optimised efficiency in handling administrative duties related to patient care documentation thus improving overall productivity.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
Senior health care assistant
Care 1st Home Care
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Administered medication for effective pain management.
- Supported meal times; ensured adequate nutrition intake.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive patient information.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing patient mental well-being.
- Upheld dignity and respect whilst delivering personal care.
- Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
- Assisted patients to improve mobility and independence.
- Utilised specialist equipment to assist in patient care.
- Ensured hygiene standards, reducing infection risks.
- Monitored vital signs for accurate health records.
- Facilitated recreational activities enriching patient experience.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated care approach.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Performed patients' vital signs, promptly reporting early warning scores to Head Nurse to prevent clinical deterioration.
Registered in charge nurse
Colombo South Teaching Hospital Sri Lanka
Colombo South, Colombo
2019.03 - 2021.07
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring patient's wellbeing.
- Actively participated in meetings, contributing valuable insights into patient care.
- Implemented infection-control protocols to minimise disease spread.
- Planned individualised care plans according to the needs of each patient.
- Monitored recovery progress of patients by conducting regular check-ups.
- Led a team of nurses for better patient management.
- Managed emergency situations for swift and efficient response.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Trained new staff, increasing overall efficiency in the ward.
- Collaborated with doctors for best treatment plans.
- Delegated tasks to nursing staff, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures by all nursing staff members.
- Organised efficient shift schedules to ensure 24 and 7 care availability.
- Improved patient care by implementing effective nursing practices.
- Created a compassionate environment for patients through empathetic nursing approach.
- Assessed patients' health conditions with daily rounds.
- Updated medical records accurately to maintain proper documentation.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Recognised and managed workplace risks, immediately determining best methods for resolution.
- Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
Registered nurse
Leprosy Hospital-Sri Lanka
Hendala, Colombo
2004.12 - 2019.03
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
- Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
- Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
- Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
Education
BSc in Nursing - Nursing
The Open University
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2010.02 - 2017.08
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
College of Nursing
Kurunegala-Sri Lanka 2001.07 - 2004.07
A-Levels - Science
Mayurapadha Central College
Narammala Sri Lanka 1996.01 - 1998.08
GCSEs - General Subjects
Uhumeeya Central College
Kurunegala Sri Lanka 1995.01 - 1995.12
Skills
- Safe manual handling
- Dignity preservation
- Infection control practices
- Use of mobility aids
- Mobility assistance techniques
- Falls prevention measures
- Calm under pressure
- Nutrition management
- Medication Administration
- Medication handling
- Person-Centred Approach
- Care assistant supervision
- Fall and injury prevention
- Care staff mentorship
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Medication record management
- Patient emergency management
- First Aid
- Patient safeguarding
- Food preparation
- Community engagement
- Research ethics
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Palliative Care
Published a research "Stigmatization in Leprosy"
A descriptive study from patients' perspective in Sri Lanka in 2017:
Dysphagia Level 3 Non-Qualified Community Settings
Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust in 2024
RESTORE2-Train Trainer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust 1day in 2024
Falls Foundation Training
Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust 1 day in 2023
Medication Training Level 2
North Devon College 4 day in 2023
Palliative Care training(Multi professional Week)
St Christophers' Hospice in London 1 week in 2017
Palliative Care training(Clinical Observation Week)
St Christophers' Hospice in London 1 week in 2017
Elderly Care Training
Ministry of Sri Lanka 2 days in 2016
Wound Care training
Ministry of Health Sri Lanka 1 week in 2016
Languages
Sinhala
Native
Timeline
Senior Health care assistant/Team Leader
Meadfoot View Care Home
2021.11 - Current
Senior health care assistant
Care 1st Home Care
2021.07 - 2021.11
Registered in charge nurse
Colombo South Teaching Hospital Sri Lanka
2019.03 - 2021.07
BSc in Nursing - Nursing
The Open University
2010.02 - 2017.08
Registered nurse
Leprosy Hospital-Sri Lanka
2004.12 - 2019.03
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
College of Nursing
2001.07 - 2004.07
A-Levels - Science
Mayurapadha Central College
1996.01 - 1998.08
GCSEs - General Subjects
Uhumeeya Central College
1995.01 - 1995.12