Thushani Chamodinie
Grade II Nursing Officer
Katugastota
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Grade II Nursing Officer
National Hospital Kandy,Sri Lanka.
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered specialized care to adult and pediatric oncology patients, with a focus on administering chemotherapy, managing side effects, and providing age-appropriate support and communication.
- Offered compassionate emotional support and clear education to patients and families about cancer diagnoses, treatment processes, medication side effects, and long-term care planning.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary care team, including oncologists, pediatric specialists, pharmacists, and palliative care, to ensure safe, individualized, and family-centered care.
- Maintained rigorous infection control standards, accurate clinical documentation, and participated in ongoing oncology and pediatric care training to enhance clinical practice.
Grade II Nursing Officer
Kalubovila Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, managed pain, and ensured wound care and dressing changes according to surgical protocols.
- Assisted surgeons and anesthesiologists during procedures when required.
- Educated patients and families about surgical procedures, recovery plans, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, medications, and care provided.
- Acted as a key member of the surgical team, assisting in cystoscopy, urodynamics, wound clinic, and the care of HDU patients, as well as those undergoing general surgical, hepatobiliary, ERCP, and other special procedures.
- Provided specialized pre- and post-operative care for pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring age-appropriate communication, emotional support, and clinical management tailored to children's needs.
- Provided care for both pediatric and adult patients admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit, delivering timely assessments, emergency interventions, and continuous monitoring.
Registered Nurse (Grade III)
National Institute Of Mental Health, Mulleriyawa.Sri Lanka.
02.2019 - 03.2024
- Educated patients and family members about medical and mental health conditions, medications, treatments, and preventive health measures.
- Assessed patients’ physical and mental status by analyzing reported complaints, symptoms, and behavioral cues.
- Determined patient risk factors using subjective and objective data obtained during patient assessments.
- Evaluated, ordered, and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic laboratory tests to support accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Managed care for patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, ensuring appropriate follow-up and monitoring.
- Participated in evidence-based practice projects, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation training to enhance clinical outcomes and staff performance.
- Provided compassionate care and behavioral support to pediatric patients with learning disabilities, including those diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, ADHD, OCD, and other developmental or psychiatric conditions.
- Provided specialized psychiatric care for antenatal and postpartum patients with psychosis, including support and monitoring of their infants and children to ensure maternal and child safety and well-being.
Post Student Nurse
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubovila , Sri Lanka.
12.2018 - 01.2019
Apprentice Pharmacist
Unique Pharmacy, Teldeniya. Sri Lanka.
07.2018 - 12.2018
Student Nurse
National Hospital Sri Lanka
06.2015 - 06.2018
Trainee Optical Shop Assitant
George Goonerathne Eye Care, Maharagama. Sri Lanka.
09.2014 - 05.2015
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (Reading)
Universty of Peradeniya
Peradeniya 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaatsu International University
Colombo, Sri Lanka 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
College of Nursing Colombo - Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka 04.2001 -
Skills
Infection prevention
Health promotion
Patient assessment
Documentation accuracy
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Governance -NIMH, Sri Lanka
Accomplishments
Health Heroes Award - National Institute of Mental Health
Contribute to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the National Quarantine Center for Psychiatric Patients and the Special Treatment Center.
(From 2020 April to 2022 April)
Timeline
Grade II Nursing Officer
National Hospital Kandy,Sri Lanka.
09.2025 - Current
Grade II Nursing Officer
Kalubovila Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2025
Certificate of Wound Care and Stoma Managment
01-2024
Certificate of Clinical Governance -NIMH, Sri Lanka
11-2022
Sub Specialities in Phychiatry -NIMH, Sri Lanka
10-2019
Certificate of Infection Control -NIMH, Sri Lanka
07-2019
Registered Nurse (Grade III)
National Institute Of Mental Health, Mulleriyawa.Sri Lanka.
02.2019 - 03.2024
Post Student Nurse
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubovila , Sri Lanka.
12.2018 - 01.2019
Apprentice Pharmacist
Unique Pharmacy, Teldeniya. Sri Lanka.
07.2018 - 12.2018
Student Nurse
National Hospital Sri Lanka
06.2015 - 06.2018
Trainee Optical Shop Assitant
George Goonerathne Eye Care, Maharagama. Sri Lanka.
09.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Nursing (Reading)
Universty of Peradeniya
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaatsu International University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
College of Nursing Colombo - Sri Lanka
04.2001 -