LAKSHIKA GAMAGE
maidstone,Kent
Overview
7
7
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
REGSITERD NURSE
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
maidstone, United Kingdom
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests, and operated monitoring devices, contributing to accurate patient diagnoses.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Coordinated acute medicine and geriatric care, ensuring effective management and support for patient needs.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and health maintenance, empowering them to make informed health decisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Communicated with the healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Nursing Officer, Grade II, Emergency Treatment Unit
Base Hospital Balangoda
Balangoda, SRI LANKA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed diverse medical and surgical emergencies, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Administered nebulisation and oxygen inhalation therapies to patients in need.
- Wound care (Diabetic wounds, infected wounds, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds)
- Executed procedures to control bleeding in patients during emergencies.
- Applied bandages to wounds, ensuring proper coverage and protection.
- Assessed, observed, and communicated with patients to evaluate conditions and address concerns.
- Conducted monitoring, reporting, and documentation to maintain accurate patient records and facilitate care continuity.
- Executed cannulation procedures to establish venous access for treatment.
- Administered oral and IV medications to patients as prescribed.
- Conducted catheterisation procedures to facilitate patient comfort and care.
- Performed NG tube insertion and administered feeding as part of patient care.
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients with colostomies, ensuring their comfort and health.
- Assisting for suturing & suture removing
- Assist the physician for IC tube insertion & intubation
- Assisting for ENT procedures
- Operated various medical equipment to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Hospital bed capacity - 274
- Ward bed capacity - 04
- Overseas patients approximately - 10
- Spent time per week approximately - 66 hours
Nursing officer, Grade II, Medical ward (with dialysis unit)
Teaching Hospital Badulla
Badulla, SRI LANKA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated, observed, and conversed with patients to assess needs and provide personalised care
- Developing, implementing and evaluating patient care plans in collaboration with the medical team
- Patient's nursing care is planned and delivered
- Nursing diagnoses patients' medical and emotional status and recommends treatment options
- Administered medications and treatments as part of patient care protocols, monitoring for side effects and reactions to ensure patient safety
- Assists the client in accepting the need for treatment and understanding the nature of emotional disturbances
- Administration of oral medications and intravenous controlled drugs via cannula and central venous lines
- Setup and care of invasive monitoring system such as central venous catheters and arterial catheters
- Assist medical staff with the insertion of central venous catheters, lumbar punctures and other medical procedures and assist medical staff with the administration of electroconvulsive therapy
- Care of unconscious patients, confused patients and patients who are highly dependent or critically ill, and patients with mental illness
- Taking care of elderly dementia patients with mental illness.
- Drawing blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for laboratory testing patients and family members are educated on treatment and care
- Conducted intake assessments by interviewing patients and family members, gathering comprehensive case histories to inform treatment plans
- Monitoring and operating medical equipment
- Taking care of wounds by cleaning and bandaging them
- Assisting with medical procedures when necessary
- Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures pain treatment
- All patient information is documented on medical charts and all physician orders are followed
- Patient confidentiality is maintained & Plans and questions are answered
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients and staff. for both staff and patients
- When necessary, arranges for additional medical attention
- Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioural health professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
- Administers psychotropic drugs and other medications and records reactions
- Overseas patients approximately - 35 patients
- Spent time per week approximately - 72 hours
- Ward bed capacity - 100 patients
- Hospital bed capacity - 1589
- Patient confidentiality is maintained & Plans and questions are answered
Nursing officer, Grade III, Neonatology unit
Teaching Hospital Badulla
Badulla, SRI LANKA
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Care for ventilator and non-ventilator neonates.
- Monitored ward bed capacity, ensuring optimal allocation of patient space.
- Monitored hospital bed capacity, ensuring accurate reporting to optimise resource allocation.
- Responded to emergency calls for service, providing timely assistance and support to individuals in distress.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe environment.
- Reviewed and updated operational procedures, ensuring alignment with current best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Led team of junior officers, enhancing operational effectiveness through guidance and support.
- Compiled detailed reports for senior management, highlighting operational performance and recommending strategic improvements.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and investigations, maintaining accurate records for legal proceedings.
- Documented overseas patient numbers to assist in resource planning and allocation.
- Conducted employee evaluations and reviews to identify and recommend areas for improvement.
- Logged weekly work hours to ensure compliance with organisational policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BACHILOR DEGREE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF PUTHISASTRA
CAMBODIA01-2024
Diploma - General Nursing
College of Nursing
Ampara, Sri Lanka06-2017
G.C.E.(Advanced Level) Examination -
kULARATHANA CENTRAL COLLEGE
GODAKAWELA01-2010
G.C.E.(Ordinary Level) Examination -
01-2005
Skills
- Basic life support procedures
- Advanced life support procedures
- IV Administration
- Vital monitoring
- Emergency patient management
- Defibrillator
- Ventilator/Cardiac Multi Monitor
- Syringe pump
- Infusion pump
- Glucometer
- Sphygmomanometer
- Thermometer
- Scale
- Pulse Oximeter
- Nebuliser
- Cooling therapy equipment
- Diagnostic assessment assistance
- Colostomy management
- Hypovolaemic management
- Cardiac care
- Hypoglycaemia management management
- Hypertension management
- Sepsis management
- Pancreatitis management
- Kidney transplantation
- Anaphylaxis management
- Stroke management
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Intracranial haemorrhage
- CLCD
- CKD
- PCNL
- STEMI
- NSTEMI
LANGUAGE
English - IELTS Exam 8
Speaking 7.5
Listening 8.0
Reading 7.5
Writing 8
Examination Date - 13th January 2024
Sinhala
TRAININGS
- Participate in - service programs
- Management of pain
- Communication Skills
- Management of Anxiety and Depression
- Hemodialysis Training - January 2023
- Neonatal and Labor Room Management - June 2018
Disclaimer
I confirm that the information furnished above are correct and true to the best of my knowledge.
REFERENCES
- Dr. G.L.G.S., Liyamage, Medical Officer, mskliyamage@gmail.com, +94 71 108 31 40, MBBS (Sri Lanka) Base Hospital Balangoda, Balangoda, Sri Lanka, SLMC Reg. No : 36384
- Mrs. R.M.G.N., Rathnayaka, Nursing Officer, ganganilanthi430@gmail.com, +94 70 772 72 41, Diploma in General Nursing ( College of Nursing Badulla - Sri Lanka) Teaching Hospital Badulla - Sri Lanka SLNC Reg. No : 06973
- Prachi Baksh, BAND 6 SENIOR SISTER, MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS TRUST- UNITED KINGDOM. prachi.baksh@nhs,net. +91722863316
Timeline
REGSITERD NURSE
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
05.2024 - Current
Nursing Officer, Grade II, Emergency Treatment Unit
Base Hospital Balangoda
06.2023 - 05.2024
Nursing officer, Grade II, Medical ward (with dialysis unit)
Teaching Hospital Badulla
06.2022 - 06.2023
Nursing officer, Grade III, Neonatology unit
Teaching Hospital Badulla
12.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - BACHILOR DEGREE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF PUTHISASTRA
Diploma - General Nursing
College of Nursing
G.C.E.(Advanced Level) Examination -
kULARATHANA CENTRAL COLLEGE