CHAMILA KUSUM
Calgary,AB
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatric patient care , counseling and teaching .Having Valid diploma in nursing and diabetes educator certification with full qualifications registered under the health department of Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka Nursing council)
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse In Charge
Rosewood Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinating emergency responses and continuous nursing coverage for OPD and inhouse patients
- Supervising and planning work of assigned staff to maintain optimal patient care standards
- Keep the unit Efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies
- Keep rooms, supplies and instruments ready for upcoming procedures and expected patients
- Developing and maintaining specific services such as home visit service and medical camps for companies
- Interviewing, selecting and training new staff and verifying their skills before releasing them to independent patient care
- Engaging in Lecturing at the nurses training school attached to the hospital.
- coordinating lectures and training programs
Director of Operations (own Business)
Vecare Health Centre
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple sections like OPD ,pharmacy channel consultation ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day duties in accordance with supply quality services.
Registered Nurse / Nurse in Charge
Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital (Cardiothoracic theater)
02.2012 - 01.2019
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and possible outcomes
- Maintained safe environment for performing cardiac surgery
- Assisting to perform cardiac surgery
- Made duty rosters for shift service and allocated nursing staff for relevant duty
- Ordering medicine, consumables, instruments from stores and maintained records
- Kept unit efficient by organising instruments preparing rooms and restocking supplies.
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital (NCD unit)
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Analyzed patients' histories, physical findings and symptoms to develop appropriate diagnosis
- Educated patients and families on information to reduce risk factors, prevent disabilities and promote overall health
- Kept accurate and complete records for each patient
- Calculate portion diet for type 1 diabetic patients and supply all necessary care for patients to improve their quality of life.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Lady Ridgeway Children's hospital (Pediatric professorial unit)
04.2001 - 03.2010
- Provided basic patient care or treatment for pediatric patients including checking vital signs, cannulation, wound dressing catheterization etc
- Prepared patients for physician's examination and treatment
- Administer medications and intravenous fluid to patients and monitored for reactions and side effects
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Handling admissions and discharges of inward patients and necessary documentation.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Government Nursing college
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka01.2001
GCE (Advanced Level) – Biology -
Gankanda Central College
Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka01.1993
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to cope in changing and challenging situation
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Experience in organizing and conducting educational workshops & seminars
Languages Skills
Demonstrates a good command of writing and speaking of English language
References
- Mr. Jude Mutugala, Rosewood Hospital, 119/3, Ragama road, Kadawatha, Sri Lanka, judemutugala@gmail.com, 0773895190
- Dr. Sanjaya Kulasinghe, 16, Langland, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4TH, sanjayakx@gmail.com
Timeline
Nurse In Charge
Rosewood Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Director of Operations (own Business)
Vecare Health Centre
01.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse / Nurse in Charge
Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital (Cardiothoracic theater)
02.2012 - 01.2019
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital (NCD unit)
05.2010 - 02.2012
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Lady Ridgeway Children's hospital (Pediatric professorial unit)
04.2001 - 03.2010
Diploma in Nursing -
Government Nursing college
GCE (Advanced Level) – Biology -
Gankanda Central College