Thilini Pathirana
Market Rasen,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in critical care, rehabilitation, pain management, and ICU settings, specializing in tracheostomy care, PEG/RIG management, and oxygen therapy. Exhibits proficiency in clinical assessment and care planning, infection prevention and control (IPC), and medication administration. Skilled in risk identification and escalation, incident reporting and analysis, and electronic health records management. Strong communication skills enhance teamwork and leadership capabilities, ensuring adherence to quality assurance practices. Committed to advancing patient education strategies while striving for excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered Nurse
Fountain Care Management Ltd
Market Rasen, United Kingdom
2025.08 - Current
- Delivered safe, effective nursing care to over 30 residents with complex health needs.
- Managed daily care for oxygen-dependent residents, including tracheostomy and wound care.
- Performed catheter insertions and administered medications through various routes.
- Developed comprehensive nursing care plans alongside daily risk assessments.
- Executed incident reporting and clinical monitoring to identify red flags.
- Conducted Mental Capacity Assessments and contributed to Best Interest decisions.
- Verified expected deaths according to legal requirements.
- Implemented infection prevention and control measures across clinical settings.
Senior Care Assistant
Fountain Care Management Ltd
Market Rasen, United Kingdom
2022.11 - 2025.07
- Enhanced daily personal care tasks, promoting independence among residents.
- Optimised administrative duties related to patient care documentation, boosting productivity.
- Delivered consistent, high-quality elder care to ensure resident comfort and safety.
- Supported individuals during emergency situations to minimise harm.
Pain Management Registered Nurse
DGHS, Ministry of Health
Ragama, Sri Lanka
2019.09 - 2022.10
- Conducted pain assessments and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for various pain types in pain clinic and pain ward rounds more than 30 patients per day.
- Led Pain Management Unit, ensuring effective unit planning and protocol implementation after 2 years pain management training.
- Provided counselling to patients and families to support pain management processes.
- Coordinated clinical activities and led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Delivered weekly training and education to students, co-workers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse - Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
DGHS, Ministry of Health
Ragama, Sri Lanka
2015.04 - 2019.08
- Delivered comprehensive care to 30 patients with spinal cord injuries and autoimmune disorders requiring intensive nursing input.
- Facilitated mobility and rehabilitation support for long-term physical disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensured governance, quality, and safety in patient care practices.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding conditions and rehabilitation processes.
- Maintained thorough documentation to uphold professional standards.
- Pursued skills development to advance clinical practice.
- Implemented infection prevention and control measures to improve quality management.
Registered Nurse-Accident, Emergency, ICU and ENT
DGHS, Ministry of Health
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2009.04 - 2015.04
- Delivered one-to-one nursing care for critically ill patients, managing mechanical ventilation and invasive lines.
- Administered high-risk medications via SC, IM, and IV lines while ensuring clinical protocol adherence.
- Conducted rapid triage for over 300 patients daily and executed emergency interventions.
- Supported leadership initiatives by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assist for UGIE with pre, during and after care adhere with traceability and infection prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 2014.10 - 2018.09
Certificate Course - Counseling Psychology
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 2011.03 - 2011.11
Certificate Course in Pain Medicine for Nurses - Pain Management
Ministry of Health
Sri Lanka 2019.09 - 2019.10
General Diploma - Nursing
Ministry of Health
Sri Lanka 2005.11 - 2008.11
Skills
- ICU experience
- Emergency room competence
- Dementia care
- Pain management and counselling
- Medication administration expert
- Care planning MCA
- Infection Control
- Team work and supervision
Affiliations
- Meditation, Mindfulness
Accomplishments
- Best research poster presentation in Annual Health Research Symposium 2019, held by the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka.
- Research recommendations started into practice by the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka.
Certification
- Registered Nurse NMC United Kingdom
- Registered Nurse NC Sri Lanka
Trainings
- Pain management
- Counselling
- Quality management
- Tracheostomy care
- Male and Female catheterization
- Medication administration
- RIG/ PEG care
- syringe drive
- Verification of expected death
- Care plan writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fountain Care Management Ltd
2025.08 - Current
Senior Care Assistant
Fountain Care Management Ltd
2022.11 - 2025.07
Pain Management Registered Nurse
DGHS, Ministry of Health
2019.09 - 2022.10
Certificate Course in Pain Medicine for Nurses - Pain Management
Ministry of Health
2019.09 - 2019.10
Registered Nurse - Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
DGHS, Ministry of Health
2015.04 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Open University of Sri Lanka
2014.10 - 2018.09
Certificate Course - Counseling Psychology
University of Colombo
2011.03 - 2011.11
Registered Nurse-Accident, Emergency, ICU and ENT
DGHS, Ministry of Health
2009.04 - 2015.04
General Diploma - Nursing
Ministry of Health
2005.11 - 2008.11