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Shiroma Priyakanthi Ranawaka

Brixton,Greater London

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in dementia care training and clinical documentation, complemented by a strong background in nursing home experience. Demonstrates proficiency in mobility support, specialist equipment usage, and safe manual handling, ensuring dignity and respect for elderly individuals. Committed to delivering personalised care through a holistic approach, upholding confidentiality and maintaining hygiene standards. Aspires to further enhance skills in nutritionist knowledge and nursing techniques mastery to provide exceptional elderly support.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior care assistant

Meadbank care home
Battersea, Wandsworth
02.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the preparation of meals, following specific dietary requirements of each resident.
  • Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
  • Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
  • Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
  • Increased resident satisfaction by providing personalised care plans.
  • Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
  • Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
  • Encouraged a positive community atmosphere within the facility through organising events.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Completed care plan documentation to chart progress and improve resident health outcomes.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.

Nurse

Sri Jayawardhanapura General Hospital
Colombo, Sri jayawardhanaoura Kotte, Sri Lanka
09.2003 - 03.2018
  • Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
  • Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
  • Conducted triage in accident and emergency department for effective patient management.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
  • Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
  • Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
  • Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
  • Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
  • Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
  • Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
  • Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.

Nurse

Boralasgamuwa Medical Centre
Boralasgamuwa, Maharagama
04.2018 - 01.2023
  • Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
  • Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
  • Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
  • Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
  • Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
  • Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
  • Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
  • Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
  • Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.

Education

Nursing deploma - Nursing

Sri jayawardhanapura national school of nursing
Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, Sri Lanka
05.2000 - 05.2003

Skills

  • Dementia care training
  • Clinical documentation expertise
  • Mobility support experience
  • Dignity respect
  • Specialist equipment usage
  • Confidentiality upholding
  • Hygiene maintenance competence
  • Understanding of hygiene standards
  • Nursing home experience
  • Holistic approach
  • Elderly support
  • Safe manual handling
  • Nursing techniques mastery
  • Nutritionist knowledge
  • Delivering personalised care

Training Courses

  • Course title: International theatre training.
  • Duration Provider: Post-basic nursing school
  • Duration: 6 months (2011/2012)



  • Course title: Basic life support
  • Duration provider: Bupa
  • Duration: 1 Day



  • Course title: Mental capacity act
  • Duration provider: Bupa
  • Duration: 1 day




Timeline

Senior care assistant

Meadbank care home
02.2023 - Current

Nurse

Boralasgamuwa Medical Centre
04.2018 - 01.2023

Nurse

Sri Jayawardhanapura General Hospital
09.2003 - 03.2018

Nursing deploma - Nursing

Sri jayawardhanapura national school of nursing
05.2000 - 05.2003

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