Clinical experience

Delivered high-acuity nursing care in intensive care in hospital settings in Sri Lanka. Managed critically ill patients with complex, multi-system conditions, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and supported families through acute and life-threatening situations.

Key responsibilities

• Haemodynamic monitoring and management of ventilated patients in ICU
• Rapid assessment and triage of trauma presentations
• Complex medication administration including vasoactive infusions and sedation protocols
• Multidisciplinary team coordination with physicians, physiotherapists, and allied health
• Family communication and psychosocial support in high-stress clinical environments
• Shift leadership and mentoring of junior nursing staff

Providing compassionate, person-centred care to aged care residents at Regis Frankston, one of Victoria's established residential aged care facilities. This role has deepened my understanding of Australian care frameworks, documentation standards, and the unique needs of older adults.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care and activities of daily living support for residents with complex needs
• Observation and reporting of changes in resident condition to registered nursing staff
• Familiarity with Australian aged care documentation and care planning systems
• Dementia-informed care and communication with residents experiencing cognitive decline
• Collaboration with registered nurses, allied health, and lifestyle staff
• Upholding the Aged Care Quality Standards in daily practice