Chandima Siyambalapitiyage Dona
Saint Petersburg,Florida
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Family Nurse with Strong foundation in clinical and hospital setting as a Foreign Physician (MD). Adept at providing patient-Centers care diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions and promoting Health and preventive care. Combines extensive medical knowledge with nursing skills to deliver care to diverse patient population. Fluent in English and Sinhalese with a proven ability to work effectively in multicultural healthcare setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP Student
East Side Family clinic
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, including history taking, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluation for patients across the lifespan.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory illnesses.
- Assisted in minor procedures such as suturing, PAP smear and wound care management
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health promotion.
Medical Scribe cum Medical Assistant
Normandy Urgent Care
05.2017 - 07.2024
- Documented detailed histories, physical exams, lab results, diagnostic imaging studies, treatments, medications, and other relevant information in the EHR system accurately and efficiently.
- Accompanied medical provider during patient interviews and physical examinations to update patient charts with new findings.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height, and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections. phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills while working on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy environment.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Columbus Urgent care
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures, and other medical tasks.
- Conducted pre-screening tests such as EKG's, hearing tests, and vision screenings.
- Interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Provided patient teaching, health education, and related counseling to support care continuum.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for follow up visits or referrals when necessary.
Sr. Postdoctoral fellow
Baylor Scott and White University
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepared and maintained hollow fiber system for pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic studies
- Manuscripts and abstracts for publication and poster presentations at the Infectious Diseases Society of America annual conference
Education
MSN - FNP
Miami Regional University
08.2025
Skills
Patient Assessment and Diagnosis
Chronic Disease Management
Health Promotion and Education
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems (eg, Epic, MD Land)
Multilingual: Fluent in English and Sinhalese Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Diagnostic Result analysis
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
- RN (Multi State), Florida board of Nursing 2027-04-30
- LVN (single state) Florida Board of Nursing 2027-07-31
- Assistant Physician Missouri State of Board of Registration for healing Arts 2026-01-31
- BLS, American Heart Association, 2027-03-17
- ECFMG, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, 2015
Timeline
FNP Student
East Side Family clinic
08.2024 - 08.2025
Medical Scribe cum Medical Assistant
Normandy Urgent Care
05.2017 - 07.2024
Clinic Registered Nurse
Columbus Urgent care
05.2017 - 12.2020
Sr. Postdoctoral fellow
Baylor Scott and White University
01.2015 - 04.2017
MSN - FNP
Miami Regional University