THUSHARI ALAHAKOON
Scarborough
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
- Registered Nurse in the College of Nurses of Ontario; compassionate, energetic, caring, and responsible: CNO Registered Number, 25994808
- Clinical nursing experience based on Canadian and international settings, working with adult and paediatric patients in emergency, surgical, and medical units in hospitals and long-term care settings
- Proficient in electronic charting and web-based technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse & RPN
Serene Care Staffing
Toronto
12.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
- Maintained therapeutic relationships with clients and interprofessional teams, while demonstrating the ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups and ethical frameworks to ensure public safety.
- Delivered patient-centered care with a focus on health promotion, prevention, and restoration.
- Executed physician orders, processed medications, monitored clients, and evaluated outcomes.
- Participated in care conferences to align care plans with patient goals and preferences.
Registered Nurse SPEP
Sunnybrook Hospital
K2C
11.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore transitional care unit
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Consulted with physicians to provide efficient and timely treatment.
- Provided culturally competent care to diverse populations.
- Documented accurately and concisely in clients' charts both electronically and on paper.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during transitions.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
- Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
- Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Retirement
Guildwood
10.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Sienna Senior Living
09.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing student- Emergency unit
Michael Garonne Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Participated in service training on computer charting, canulation and blood drawing.
- Applied medical directives including inserting cannula, drawing blood, taking ECG and administering medication.
- Provided education and health promotion strategies to client and the families by collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of care.
Nursing student- Respiratory Medicine
Humber River hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse- Surgical Unit
THA, Sri Lanka
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Prepared clients for planned and emergency procedures, surgeries, treatment plans, and other supportive care.
- Worked collaboratively to provide the highest quality client care by prioritizing tasks, applying orders, and collaborated on discharge planning.
- Administered medications via IV, SC, and oral routes; emergency medication using emergency protocol monitored reactions and adverse effects.
- Responded to emergencies using hospital protocols to ensure public safety.
Registered Nurse- Cardiology Unit
THA, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 11.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Responded to emergencies, providing immediate care and support effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse- Medicine unit
THA, Sri Lanka
10.2010 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse - Emergency Treatment unit
THA, Sri Lanka
01.2008 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse - Rural Hospital
Galenbidunuwewa, SL
11.2005 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse - OT
TH, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
01.2003 - 10.2005
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Centennial College
Toronto, ONRegistered Nursing Diploma -
Nursing College
Anuradhapura, Sri LankaPersonal Support Worker Certificate -
Computek College
Toronto, ONOSLT in workplace Communication Skills for healthcare -
Centennial college
Toronto, ONBasic Cardio life Support, CPR and First Aid Certificate -
Advanced Cardio Life Support -
Dementia Certificate -
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic charting
- Care planning
- Pediatric nursing
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative care
- Cultural competence
- Treatment coordination
- Infection control
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Decision making
- Client education
- Postpartum counseling
- Administering immunizations
- Mental health nursing
- ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
- Compassion and empathy
- Personal care needs
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Collecting vitals
- Documenting vitals
- Emergency response
- Direct patient care
- Emergency procedures
- Acute care expertise
Timeline
Registered Nurse SPEP
Sunnybrook Hospital
11.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore transitional care unit
11.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse & RPN
Serene Care Staffing
12.2021 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Retirement
10.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Sienna Senior Living
09.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing student- Emergency unit
Michael Garonne Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Nursing student- Respiratory Medicine
Humber River hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse- Surgical Unit
THA, Sri Lanka
12.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse- Cardiology Unit
THA, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse- Medicine unit
THA, Sri Lanka
10.2010 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse - Emergency Treatment unit
THA, Sri Lanka
01.2008 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse - Rural Hospital
Galenbidunuwewa, SL
11.2005 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse - OT
TH, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
01.2003 - 10.2005
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Centennial College
Registered Nursing Diploma -
Nursing College
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Computek College
OSLT in workplace Communication Skills for healthcare -
Centennial college