NIRUJA PIRASANTH
@nirujapirasanth
Dynamic and results-driven professional with nine years of diverse experience
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with five years of clinical experience, I have provided high-quality client care across diverse healthcare settings. My expertise lies in managing acute and chronic conditions, implementing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client-centered care.
With a strong background in nursing and disaster management education, I have created engaging and effective learning experiences for students as a lecturer. My proficiency in project management, team leadership, and strategic planning has enabled me to excel in various roles, including project coordination and course coordination.
I am a trilingual professional, fluent in English, Tamil, and Sinhala, with a proven track record in health assessments, health education, and administration of medications. My critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to improving client outcomes have earned me a reputation as a results-driven professional.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Homecare Pilot
Homecare Services
May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for maintaining interpersonal relationships with clients and their families, preparing meals, and ensuring personal hygiene. Documented care activities and assessments to provide tailored support.
Professional Health Educator
Centre for Holistic Healing
Jan 2016 - Apr 2024 (8 years 3 months)
Provided health education to rural communities, assessed their needs, and participated in medical camps to improve health literacy and access to care.
Staff Nurse (Diabetic Care)
Kampan Clinic
Sep 2020 - Apr 2024 (3 years 7 months)
Managed admission procedures, assessed vital signs, collected blood samples, and provided health education and counseling to diabetic patients and their families.
Project Coordinator
World Health Organization
Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)
Coordinated the Healthy City project, managed budgeting and invoicing, and facilitated community engagement initiatives for COVID-19 control.
Course Coordinator & Lecturer
Institute of Medical Sciences
Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 (5 months)
Coordinated nursing courses, prepared teaching plans, assessed student performance, and organized practical exams and curriculum revisions.
Visiting Lecturer
NAITA
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year)
Delivered lectures on nursing assistant courses, maintained student records, and organized apprentice programs to enhance practical skills.
Intern Staff Nurse
Teaching Hospital, Jaffna
Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 (4 months)
Completed clinical rotations, managed patient admissions, administered medications, and participated in health education and follow-up care.
Research Assistant
COMGAP
Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)
Conducted research on mental health integration into primary care, maintained ethical standards, and collected data through surveys.
Staff Nurse (Surgical ICU)
Lanka Hospital
Oct 2015 - Jan 2016 (3 months)
Provided intensive nursing care to surgical patients, managed medication administration, and ensured a safe and clean environment.
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