Prabu Coomaraswamy
Nurse
Colombo
Summary
Caring Nurse with 2+ years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with a variety of patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for a variety of patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
Colombo
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes on patients.
- Performed venepuncture to collect blood samples for tests.
- Maintained accurate patient records
Nurse
Royal Hospital
Colombo
2022.03 - 2023.06
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
Trainee Nurse
Asiri Hospital
Colombo
2019.11 - 2021.10
- Performed nursing procedures under the supervision of a senior nurse
- Noting down vital signs of patients
- Measuring the random blood glucose level of patients.
- Providing bed paths, perineal care, oral care etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
International Institute Of Health Sciences
Kerawalapitiya 2024.06 - Current
Advanced Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
International Institute Of Health Sciences
Welisara 2018.09 - 2021.09
Level 2 IVQ Specialist Diploma in Health Care - City & Guilds -
Western Health Care Centre
Dehiwala 2017.10 - 2018.03
Advanced Level Examinations -
British Council
ColomboOrdinary Level Examinations -
Gateway College
DehiwalaSkills
First Aid/CPR
MS Office
Patient education
Medication and IV administration
Wound management
Direct patient care
Infection control
Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
Appointed as a prefect at Gateway College, Dehiwala
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
International Institute Of Health Sciences
2024.06 - Current
Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
2023.09 - 2024.05
Nurse
Royal Hospital
2022.03 - 2023.06
Trainee Nurse
Asiri Hospital
2019.11 - 2021.10
Advanced Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
International Institute Of Health Sciences
2018.09 - 2021.09
Level 2 IVQ Specialist Diploma in Health Care - City & Guilds -
Western Health Care Centre
2017.10 - 2018.03
Advanced Level Examinations -
British Council
Ordinary Level Examinations -
Gateway College