Kalpana Vijayakumar
Kirkham,Lancashire
Summary
A neurology nurse with over four years of experience in a neurology ward. Skilled in stroke care, emergency response, and the management of Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Experienced in multidisciplinary team collaboration, with training in rehabilitation and emergency preparedness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursing Officer
Neurology Ward
Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Srilanka
2021.04 - 2025.01
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients with complex neurological conditions, including stroke, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and myasthenia gravis.
- Monitored patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately. Conducted comprehensive neurological assessments
- Supported acute stroke pathways, including triage, thrombolysis protocols, and emergency interventions.
- Administered medications safely and monitored for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Worked closely with doctors, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation and recovery.
- Changed bandages, catheters, and tracheostomies regularly.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
Intern
Endoscopy Unit
Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka
2020.11 - 2021.03
- Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures, including explaining the procedure, obtaining consent, and ensuring medical history and pre-procedure checks are complete.
- Monitoring and Support: Monitor patients’ vital signs and comfort during procedures, providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Assisting with procedures by handling instruments, maintaining sterility,
- Infection Control: Maintain strict infection control practices, including cleaning, sterilising, and handling endoscopic equipment safely.
- Documentation: Accurately record procedure details, patient observations, and outcomes in medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Health service management
University of Chester
Chester, England 2025.02 -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
KIU
Sri Lanka 2021.04 - 2024.08
General Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
College of Nursing, Jaffna
Sri Lanka 2017.09 - 2020.09
Skills
- Neurological assessment
- Thrombolysis protocol
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Health promotion
- Critical thinking
- Team communication
Certification
Psychiatric Training - National Mental Health Nursing
Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS)-Teaching Hospital Jaffna
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Health service management
University of Chester
2025.02 -
Nursing Officer
Neurology Ward
2021.04 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
KIU
2021.04 - 2024.08
Intern
Endoscopy Unit
2020.11 - 2021.03
General Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
College of Nursing, Jaffna
2017.09 - 2020.09