Esuwan Susanka Wijesinghe
Staff Nurse
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Medical, Surgical & Geriatric patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Geriatric patients and families. Analytical and strategic Registered Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Enrolled Nurse, Emergency Department
Singapore General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Unit
Teaching Hospital - Karapitiya
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Teaching Hospital - Karapitiya
04.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Teaching Hospital - Karapitiya
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Education
IVQ Level 2 Advanced Diploma Of Health Care - Health Care
10.2020
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
08.2014
Skills
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Geriatric Care
- Home Health Care
- Emergency Care
- Medical Terminology
- Palliative Care
- Surgical Care
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
*Registered Nurse Of Sri Lanka Nursing Council Since 2015
*Registered Enrolled Nurse Of Singapore Nursing Board since 2023
*CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
*Senior Care giver From 2020
*Driving License Holder-Heavy,Light & all purpose vehicles
Timeline
Registered Enrolled Nurse, Emergency Department - Singapore General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Unit - Teaching Hospital - Karapitiya
05.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Teaching Hospital - Karapitiya
04.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Teaching Hospital - Karapitiya
10.2015 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2015
Surado Campus - City & Guilds - IVQ Level 2 Advanced Diploma Of Health Care, Health Care
College Of Nursing- Galle - Diploma In Nursing, Nursing
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