Sanjeewani Sathsara

• Assisted the Consultant Oncological Surgeon during breast clinic procedures, including assessments, biopsies, wound
reviews, dressing changes, and follow-up care, ensuring patient safety and adherence to sterile protocols.
• Delivered comprehensive breast care nursing services for in-patients and out-patients, including symptom
assessment, emotional support, and guidance through diagnostic, surgical, and treatment pathways.
• Provided patient and family counselling on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment options, post-operative expectations,
self-examination techniques, and long-term recovery practices.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and breast care data, supporting national reporting systems and
coordinating with the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) for continuity of care.
• Coordinated patient support services by liaising with charity organizations, NGOs, and individual donors to facilitate
financial assistance, prosthetics, and essential care needs.
• Managed breast prostheses fitting and education, including instruction on post-surgery exercises, mobility
techniques, and lymphedema prevention to promote safe rehabilitation.
• Organized and conducted health education programs, awareness campaigns, and community workshops focused on
breast cancer screening, early detection, and womens health promotion.

• Provided holistic palliative nursing care to patients with advanced and life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort,
dignity, symptom relief, and emotional support.
• Assessed and monitored patients physical and psychosocial needs, reporting changes promptly and assisting
physicians in adjusting care plans to ensure optimal comfort.
• Administered medications and supportive treatments according to palliative care protocols, ensuring safe pain
management, symptom control, and timely intervention.
• Offered continuous support and counselling to families, helping them understand care plans, treatment goals, and
coping strategies during critical stages.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and physiotherapists to
deliver coordinated, patient-centered palliative care.
• Educated patients and caregivers on home care practices, medication adherence, comfort measures, pressure-relief
positioning, and safe caregiving techniques.
• Maintained accurate and compassionate clinical documentation, including patient assessments, nursing notes, care
plans, and follow-up details in alignment with hospital standards.
• Participated in community outreach and awareness programs, promoting understanding of palliative care services
and the importance of early supportive interventions.

• Assisted orthodontists during chairside procedures such as braces adjustments, archwire changes, impressions,
retainers, and oral examinations, ensuring sterile technique and smooth workflow.
• Prepared dental instruments, orthodontic materials, and treatment rooms according to infection control and
sterilization protocols (autoclaving, disinfection, tray setup).
• Conducted patient assessment and pre-procedure preparation, including medical history review, vital signs
monitoring, allergy checks, and treatment explanation.
• Provided post-procedure care and patient education on oral hygiene, braces maintenance, pain management, dietary
restrictions, and follow-up schedules.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation, patient charts, treatment records, and sterilization logs in compliance
with hospital standards.
• Supported orthodontic clinics with inventory control, ordering dental supplies, managing stock, and ensuring
availability of orthodontic tools and consumables.
• Ensured patient safety and infection prevention by following strict cross-infection control measures, PPE protocols,
and sterilization guidelines.

• Provided high-acuity post-operative care to critically ill patients following major surgeries (cardiac, neuro, orthopedic,
abdominal), including continuous monitoring of vital signs, hemodynamic stability, and ventilatory parameters.
• Administered complex medications, IV infusions, blood products, inotropes, vasopressors, analgesics, and sedation
under strict ICU protocols, ensuring safe and timely dosage management.
• Performed advanced nursing interventions such as wound care, drain management, tracheostomy care,
catheterization, central line care, and infection control procedures to support optimal recovery.
• Operated and monitored critical-care equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps,
defibrillators, and suction devices, ensuring accurate troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Responded to medical emergencies and rapid deterioration events, supporting physicians during intubation,
resuscitation, and emergency procedures (ACLS/BLS).
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams—surgeons, anesthetists, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, and
pharmacists to implement evidence-based care plans and achieve targeted clinical outcomes.
• Maintained detailed nursing documentation, including flow charts, progress notes, intake/output records, MARs, and
electronic health records, ensuring compliance with hospital standards and accreditation requirements (JCIA).
• Educated patients and families on post-surgical care, medication adherence, pain management, mobility, and long
term recovery goals to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
• Ensured strict adherence to infection prevention and patient safety standards, including sterile techniques, isolation
procedures, and pressure injury prevention protocols.
• Assisted with pre- and post-operative preparation, patient transfer, surgical site care, and monitoring for
complications such as sepsis, shock, hemorrhage, and respiratory distress.
• Delivered specialized post-operative care to critically ill patients following major cancer surgeries, neurosurgeries, and
general surgical procedures, including continuous hemodynamic monitoring, advanced wound and drain
management, pain control, ventilatory support, and early complication detection to ensure safe recovery in the
Surgical ICU.

• Delivered holistic psychiatric nursing care to adult and adolescent patients, including assessment, medication
administration, monitoring vital signs, and documenting clinical progress.
• Assisted in managing acute psychiatric emergencies by supporting de-escalation, ensuring patient safety, and
coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Implemented individualized care plans according to physician instructions, treatment protocols, and mental health
standards, ensuring evidence-based nursing practice.
• Provided therapeutic communication and emotional support, helping patients cope with anxiety, mood disorders,
behavioral issues, and crisis situations.
• Maintained accurate nursing documentation including progress notes, patient records, medication charts, and
incident reports in compliance with hospital policies.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and support staff to ensure continuity of mental health
care and safe patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication adherence, daily living skills, and mental health
awareness while maintaining strict confidentiality.