Dulani Prathiba Wijerupage

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.

prepared teaching plan for student nurses.

conducted lectures related to medical surgical nursing module for nursing students.

supervised students at clinical settings.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring ,medication administration and specimen collection
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters.