Defni Inoka PERERA
GALEWELA,Central Province
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Base Hospital Dambulla, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based care and compassionate support, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for implementing infection control measures that significantly improved patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Base hospital dickoya
Registered Nurse
Divisional Hospital Galewela
12.2018 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition for clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety throughout the healthcare facility.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Nurse Midwife
Base Hospital Dambulla and Galewela
09.2015 - Current
- Provided education on labor and delivery processes to expectant parents.
- Conducted comprehensive prenatal assessments to monitor maternal and fetal health.
- Assisted in birthing procedures, ensuring safety and comfort for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Administered postnatal care, addressing complications and promoting recovery.
- Implemented evidence-based practices for enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postpartum care.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring and assessing fetal development throughout pregnancy.
- Promoted breastfeeding success, offering guidance on proper latch techniques and troubleshooting common challenges.
- Educated families on various childbirth options, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their birthing plan.
- Supported natural birthing experiences through the utilization of non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
- Increased patient trust, establishing open communication for discussing concerns and birth preferences.
- Safeguarded maternal and neonatal wellbeing during labor by closely monitoring vital signs and progress of both mother and baby.
- Conducted routine physical examinations of newborns and infants.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in midwifery care through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Ensured safe deliveries by anticipating potential complications and preparing necessary interventions in a timely manner.
- Conducted thorough newborn assessments immediately after birth, promptly identifying any potential health issues requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide optimal maternity care for high-risk pregnancies.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
- Identified complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
- Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
- Collected biological samples from patients, checked pulses, monitored temperatures and assessed blood pressure to keep close eye on changing maternal conditions.
- Assessed individual patient conditions, monitored behaviors and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labor.
Registered Nurse
Base Hospital Dambulla
10.2008 - 02.2018
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition for clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety throughout the healthcare facility.
- Evaluated patient outcomes to identify areas for improvement in nursing practices and protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Open University of Sri Lanka
09.2019
High School Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
College of Nursing Kurunagala
09.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Patient counseling
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Emergency procedures
- Emotional awareness
- Data collection
- Emergency care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Divisional Hospital Galewela
12.2018 - Current
Nurse Midwife
Base Hospital Dambulla and Galewela
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Base Hospital Dambulla
10.2008 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Base hospital dickoya
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Open University of Sri Lanka
High School Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
College of Nursing Kurunagala