Nila Arudsothy
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a successful history in patient-centered care, strong clinical skills, and effective communication, seeking to bring expertise while fostering a positive team environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Health Network
11.2024 - Current
- Deliver critical care to high-acuity patients with neurological and medical-surgical conditions, including stroke, TBI, post-craniotomy, and sepsis
- Proficient in managing EVDs, ICP monitoring, mechanical ventilation, A-lines, and central lines
- Titrate and manage multiple vasoactive infusions (e.g., Levophed, Vasopressin, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine) in accordance with ICU protocols
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery
ICU Extender and Student
University Health Network
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked in a paid ICU Extender/Student role while completing a Critical Care course, gaining direct experience in a high-acuity intensive care environment.
- Practiced within the full scope of a Registered Nurse, supporting critical care interventions under supervision.
- Assisted in patient monitoring, documentation, medication administration, and coordination of care with the interdisciplinary ICU team.
Registered Nurse
Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (Medical Withdrawal Services)
03.2024 - Current
- Care for patients undergoing medical detox from alcohol, opioids, and other substances.
- Assess and manage withdrawal symptoms using CIWA/COWS protocols.
- Administer detox medications (e.g., benzodiazepines, clonidine, buprenorphine) per protocol.
- Collaborate with behavioral health and addiction teams to support recovery planning.
Registered Nurse (FATU)
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Ability to make behavioral observations, mental status assessments and monitoring client's response to pharmaceutical care interventions
- Administered psychotropic medications in accordance with prescribed regimens, demonstrating a keen understanding of psychiatric pharmacology, dosage adjustments, and potential side effects
- Demonstrated ability to handle stressful environments in a positive manner
Registered Nurse (Burns & Plastics)
The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2023 - Current
- Organize and manage care of pre and post-op patients undergoing various surgical procedures (Burns, Plastic Surgery, Urology & Ophthalmology)
- Managed pre-operative and post-operative care, addressing patient concerns, providing education, and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication and critical thinking skills
- Provides high quality, evidence-based care to post-operative patients, including critically ill patients, while working as an effective member of the nursing team
Research Trainee
City of Toronto
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Reconstituted and loaded vaccines in syringes in preparation for administration
- Supported the clinics after care program by monitoring, recognizing, and managing any physical or emotional reactions to vaccines
- Organizes the daily activities of the Clinic for the provision of patient care, including managing patient flow
Education
BScN -
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06-2022
Critical Care Nursing
The Michener Institute of Education At UHN
Toronto, ON11-2024
Skills
- Fluent in English and Tamil
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to establish and maintain good relations
- Always models values of collaboration, accountability, respect, engagement and excellence
- Excellent time management skills as an effective team member to provide optimal patient/family centered care
Certification
- BLS HCP - 2024
- John Hopkins University- COVID-19 Contact Tracing (7h) - 2021
- Public Health Ontario course - COVID-19 IPAC Fundamentals Training (3h) - 2020
- Public Health Ontario Course- Health Equity Impact Assessment (4h) - 2020
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Health Network
11.2024 - Current
ICU Extender and Student
University Health Network
06.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (Medical Withdrawal Services)
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (FATU)
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
09.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse (Burns & Plastics)
The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2023 - Current
Research Trainee
City of Toronto
04.2021 - 08.2021
BScN -
Ryerson University
Critical Care Nursing
The Michener Institute of Education At UHN
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