Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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NORAGAL THARAKA PRABODHANIE PERERA

Galle

Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over seven years of experience in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Licensed in New York State with a successful first-time NCLEX-RN pass.

Experienced in pediatric and adolescent care, including respiratory support, post-op care, pain management, and family education, critical care including ECMO, CRRT and emergency intervention.

Adopt at managing both critical and stable pediatric patients with a strong focus on safety, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate care. Committed to holistic, child and family centered care and excellence in clinical practice.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

National Hospital
06.2018 - Current
  • Delivered care to critically and moderately ill pediatric patients (cardiac, trauma, post-surgical, neuro, and respiratory cases).
  • Provided routine nursing care relevant to general pediatric wards including feeding, medication administration, growth monitoring, and hygiene.
  • Operated life support systems: ventilators, CRRT, inotropic drugs, and ECMO for high-risk patients.
  • Respond to emergencies and rapidly adjust care plans in high pressure settings.
  • Applied infection control principles and wound care to promote safe recovery in pediatric patients.
  • Provide emotional support & Counseled families on care plans, recovery, and medication use.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including pediatricians, surgeons, and RTs in both intensive and non-intensive pediatric units.
  • Supported age-appropriate developmental and emotional needs of children and adolescents.
  • Mentored new staff and ensured adherence to quality improvement measures.
  • Participated in shift duties at Emergency Trauma Care Unit, involving in stabilizing in critically ill pediatric and adult patients in Emergency Surgical Setting.

Education

NCLEX - RN - Nursing

The University of The State of New York Education Department
New York
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
11-2022

High School Diploma -

College Of Nursing Galle
Galle, Sri Lanka
02-2018

Skills

  • Pediatric & Adolescent Nursing (Critical and General)
  • Adult Nursing
  • Mechanical ventilation management (including conventional ventilation, high frequency oscillatory ventilation) & Oxygen Therapy (For both stable and critical care)
  • Pediatric Medication Administration and vasoactive medication administration
  • Patient care with ECMO & CRRT
  • Emergency Interventions & CPR
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Knowledge in Medical Terminology and procedures
  • Patient safety and Transport
  • EMR Documentation
  • NG/OG tube insertion and Feeding, Nutrition & Growth Monitoring
  • Aseptic wound care
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Infection prevention and isolation protocols
  • Patient & Family Education, and Communication
  • Pain Management
  • Effective Time Management
  • Critical thinking and Problem Solving
  • Multidisciplinary Coordination
  • Cultural Sensitivity & Ethics in Practice

Certification

  • Completed a certificated training workshop in Healthy Ageing conducted by Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna.
  • Completed a certificated training program in Critical Care Nursing in Preparation for COVID19 Pandemic organized by The College of Anesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka.
  • Completed a certificated training program in Pediatric Emergencies for Nursing Officers organized by Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians.
  • Completed a certificated training program in Counseling Parents of Cleft Babies organized by Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Society of Southern Sri Lanka.
  • Completed a certificated training program in Thyroid Cancer Treatments and Radiation safety organized by National Hospital, Galle.
  • Completed a certificated training program in System Development of Health Care Sector organized by National Hospital,Galle.
  • Completed a certificated training program in Basic Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses organized by National Hospital, Galle.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

National Hospital
06.2018 - Current

NCLEX - RN - Nursing

The University of The State of New York Education Department

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Open University of Sri Lanka

High School Diploma -

College Of Nursing Galle

REFERENCES

References are available upon request

NORAGAL THARAKA PRABODHANIE PERERA