AMILA NAWARATHNE
College of Medicine, Department of Surgery,University of Saskatchewan
233 Rosewood Gate North Saskatoon,Saskatchewan
14
years of professional experience
Dedicated university Lab instructor with more than four years of direct classroom experience showing commitment to excellence in teaching. I am also interested in improving the learning process and adapting methods and styles to the individual needs of every student. Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills. Hardworking, self-improving, and trying to implement innovative approaches in education. As a lab coordinator, I connect with researchers, students, physicians, surgeons, and industry reps.
Work History
Lab Instructor/Coordinator
4 Years 2 Months- Teaching suture labs for undergraduate medical, and dental students. Nursing practitioners (MEDC307, DENT466, MEDC133)
- Setup Cadavers for various surgical procedure labs
- Order instruments and laboratory equipment for the surgical skills lab.
- Educational program support: Project management (planning and implementation of courses, lab preparation work, ordering/purchasing of supplies, inventory control)
- Developing and following standard operation procedures (SOPs)
- Manage sterility inside the lab
- Coordinate with physicians, surgeons, residents, other lab coordinators and researchers
- Get funding from the industry.
Simulation Technician
3 Years 11 Months- Teaching undergraduate courses (MEDC311: Introduction to suturing, MEDC307: OB, MEDC307: ER, and DENT466)
- Arrange, coordinate, setup, and teach boot camps
- Surgical model and moulage development
- Developing and following standard operation procedures (SOPs)
- Assisting Nursing, physiotherapy and simulation labs
- Arrange simulation labs for orthopedic surgery
- Communicate with surgical vendors to get supplies for SSKL
- Facility management (clerical duties, maintaining clinic rooms, procedure rooms, and simulation suites)
- Provide excellent customer service to faculty, instructors, students, clients, and visitors
- Educational program support: Project management (planning and implementation of courses, lab preparation work, ordering/purchasing of supplies, inventory control)
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Animal Care Technician
5 Years 11 Months- Conducted animal handling laboratory classes for Saskatchewan polytechnic's students
- Assisted veterinary clinical associates in performing clinical examination classes and basic exams for veterinary undergraduates
- Developed and followed standard operation procedures (SOPs)
- Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures
- Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination, and operating rooms, and animal loading/ unloading facilities
- Maintained health and behavior of animals under the Animal care unit's care by feeding, checking health issues, and treating diseases animals in collaboration with veterinarians
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties under applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Taken part in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Collected, prepared, and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
Stable worker
2 Months- Cleaned stables and riding areas
- Treatment minor horse injuries
- Maintained safety procedures and practices
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces
- Maintained safety procedures and practices
Animal Care Technician
10 MonthsTechnician
3 Months- Collected body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examinations and research
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures
Veterinarian
2 Years 1 Month- Organized national dog spaying programs conducted in different locations in Sri Lanka
- Conducted pre-anesthetic evaluation for animals
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries, including exploratory surgery and C-sections
- Communicated with pet owners regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment
- Conducted rabies awareness programs for public
Internee
3 Months- Trained veterinary undergraduates during large animal medicine and surgery rotations
- Conducted practical sessions for undergraduate students on identification and handling of veterinary instruments and equipment
- Performed routine ambulatory and inpatient care and treat sick animals
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures
- Assisted faculty members in conducting basic clinical exams and tests for undergraduate
- Conducted in-field bio-security inspections
Veterinary Internee
3 Months- Ante-mortem inspection of animals (poultry, cattle, and goats)
- Post-mortem inspection to identify any diseases and check quality of meat
- Regular inspection of facility to check for its sanitation
- Ensure all livestock brought to slaughterhouse is raised and
- Maintained according to state laws
- Maintained records of all inspection processes carried
- Training public health inspectors
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree
Skills
Course planning
Creative instruction skills
Strategic planning capability and time management
Work well both independently and in groups
Proficient in laboratory equipment
Team training
Written/verbal communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Microsoft Office
Leadership
Affiliations
- Member of Sri Lankan Veterinary Council (SLVC 1642)
- Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Technicians (CALAS)
- Notary public and commissioner of oaths for Saskatchewan
Additional Information
- Biosafety and lab-safety courses, Safety resources, University of Saskatchewan
- Safety orientation for employer's program, University of Saskatchewan
- Construction safety training systems (WHMIS) SIIT construction careers
Timeline
Lab Instructor/Coordinator
College of Medicine, Department of Surgery,University of Saskatchewan
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Simulation Technician
CLRC, University of Saskatchewan
10.2018 - 09.2022Read More
Animal Care Technician
WCVM,University of Saskatchewan
11.2012 - 10.2018Read More
Stable worker
Ebon Stables
11.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Animal Care Technician
J.S.R Genetics
03.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Technician
Poultry Center,University of Saskatchewan
01.2012 - 04.2012Read More
Internee
University of Peradeniya
09.2010 - 12.2010Read More
Veterinary Internee
Muncipal council and slaughter house
06.2010 - 09.2010Read More
Veterinarian
Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population
09.2009 - 10.2011Read More
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree
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