Maheshika Chinthi Weerasinghe
Gaithersburg,US
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong clinical skills and a focus on child and adolescent care. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in health assessments, emergency response, and patient education, combined with a compassionate approach and strong communication abilities. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
St.Martin Of Tours
07.2022 - Current
- Provided first aid treatments for minor injuries sustained during recess or sports activities.
- Assessed sick and injured children to provide on-the-spot first aid treatment.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's health status and any changes in the care plan.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to ensure proper care for students' health-related needs.
- Monitored blood pressures, blood sugars, and nutrition for select students.
- Assessed student health problems and developed treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from families about their children's health concerns.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures, fostering a proactive approach to student safety.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Medical Assisting Nurse
Dr. Mallika Umamaheswaran
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Intaking Patients Information
- Checking Insurance eligibility
- Receptionist
- Appointment Reminding
- Co-Insurance payments & handling Billing Issues.
- Administrating Medications
- PKU
- Vitals
- Injections (IM, SC & PPD)
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and performing diagnostic tests.
- Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glendora Grand, Inc
06.2008 - 10.2015
- Admission & Business office
- Receptionist
- Activity Assistant
- Medical Record Departments
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assisting residents with bathing, feeding and transferring.
- Often commanded to maintain the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Assisted in all areas administrative work including admission paperwork, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
Maternity Theater Nurse
Nine Wells Maternity Hospital
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams.
- Assisted minor and major surgical procedures.
- Intra venous therapy.
- Intravenous medication administration.
- Wound care.
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests.
- Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and develop individualized plans of care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
General Theater Nurse
Oasis Hospital
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Assisted minor and major surgical procedures.
- Intra venous therapy.
- Intravenous medication administration.
- Wound care.
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests.
- Maintained accurate records for each patient encounter according to established standards.
- Exercised sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient safety and well-being.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology in the delivery of nursing care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to specialized nursing practices.
- Incorporated evidence-based practice into daily clinical activities.
Education
Certification - Medication Technician
ADW
Washington DC, US04.2024
Associate degree - Nursing And Child development
Citrus Collage
CA01.2013
Associate Degree - LVN/LPN
CIT Nursing School
CA01.2009
Associate degree - Charge Nurse
Nawaloka Hospital Nursing School
LK01.2005
Skills
- Clinical experience
- Surgical unit
- Medical unit
- Maternity unit
- Pediatric unit
- ICU
- Neurology unit
- Outpatient department
- ENT department
- Pre and post-surgical care
- Administering medications
- Intravenous therapy
- Minor and Major surgery assistance
- Ob/gyn experience
- Maternity theater
- Labor room nursing
- Medical clinical procedures
- NG tube insertion and removal
- Oral medication administration
- Intravenous medication administration
- Taking patient histories
- Health and wellness
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Ear/nose/throat experience
- Medication administration
- Minor injury treatment
- Infection control
- Health screening
- Epipen administration
- Immunization record review
- Allergy management
- Record keeping accuracy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Injury treatment
- Pediatric nursing expertise
- EMS charting
- Immunization administration
- Hearing and vision screening
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA requirements
- Communication
Certification
- Home health aide certificate (HHA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR certificate through the American Heart Association
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Medication Technician
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2002-2005, Surgical unit, Medical unit, Maternity unit, Pediatric unit, ICU, Neurology unit, Outpatient department, ENT department, 2005-2006, General operating theater nurse – pre and post-surgical care, Administering medications, Intravenous therapy, Minor and Major surgery assistance, 2006-2007, Ob/gyn experience – maternity theater and labor room nurse, NG tube insertion and removal, Intravenous therapy, Oral, intravenous medication administration, Taking patient histories, Health and wellness, In and outpatient care, Ear/nose/throat experience
Timeline
School Nurse
St.Martin Of Tours
07.2022 - Current
Medical Assisting Nurse
Dr. Mallika Umamaheswaran
02.2016 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glendora Grand, Inc
06.2008 - 10.2015
Maternity Theater Nurse
Nine Wells Maternity Hospital
08.2006 - 12.2007
General Theater Nurse
Oasis Hospital
02.2005 - 07.2006
Associate degree - Nursing And Child development
Citrus Collage
Associate Degree - LVN/LPN
CIT Nursing School
Associate degree - Charge Nurse
Nawaloka Hospital Nursing School
Certification - Medication Technician
ADW