DULANI KESHALA DE SILVA

Administering Scrub, Circulation and Recovery Nursing functions and responsibilities in Nuro, Plastic, Gastro - Intestine, Oncology, Laparoscopy, Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures.

• Mentored and provided clinical onboarding for nursing personnel and medical assistants.
• Collaborated with local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable patients.
• Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
• Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
• Managed daily service operations through strategic care planning.
• Handling patient records and documentation on procedures and medication, facilitating appropriate follow-up for expeditious recovery.
• Coaching student nurses by teaching, guiding and encouraging them to acquire and develop skills which would facilitate their career growth and a strong nursing fraternity.

Performed Scrub, Circulation and Recovery Nursing functions and responsibilities in General and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OB-GYN) surgeries.

Executed all job role functions illustrated above - Theatre Nurse (Kurunagala Teaching Hospital)

• Facilitated baby resuscitation process by providing insulation and clearing the airway by suction and stimulation to ensure the newborn's well-being.

• Assisted in assessing the Apgar Score on newborn babies to determine the tolerance of the birthing process and general health immediately after exposure to the outer environment.

Scope Carried out Scrub, Circulation and Recovery Nursing functions and responsibilities in General, Orthopaedic and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OB-GYN) surgeries.

• Facilitated all job role functions illustrated Above - Theatre Nurse (Kurunagala Teaching Hospital)

• Conducted lectures to student nurses imparting knowledge and skill gained in Theatre Procedures, Pre and Post surgery duties and responsibilities undertaking Scrub, Circulation and Recovery nursing roles and Assessing patient health status.

Executed with care, the typical duties entrusted to a nursing officer in a medical ward entail dispensing medications as prescribed, IV administration, administering injections, and drawing blood for sampling and testing to facilitate diagnosis and treatment for the swift recovery of patients.

• Performed blood transfusions after independent compatibility verification and observed for reactions to ensure patient well-being.

• Handled inter-hospital patient transfers adhering to prescribed protocols giving prominence to the safety and comfort of the patient; duties entail - assessment of the patient, communication with internal and external stakeholders, preparation of relevant documentation, monitoring patient status, medication and IV management if the need arises for safe transport of patients.

Facilitated "Directly Observed Therapy" (DOT) in delivering treatment to Tuberculosis (TB) patients to ensure patient compliance with their treatment programmes to prevent resistance to medication.

• Detected patients with drug resistance and transferred to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases for further treatment.

• Recorded statistics of incoming patients and cure fraction to determine the treatment success rate, compiled monthly and annually to be shared with the WHO.

• Boosted public knowledge of Tuberculosis by actively participating in TB prevention campaigns.