Vinotharshan Vimalanathan
Registered Nurse (NMC PIN: 26A0675O)
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About
A highly motivated, dedicated, and clinically proficient NMC-Registered Nurse with over 17 years of comprehensive global experience spanning Intensive Care Units (ICU), emergency/acute care, general medical-surgical wards, and UK elderly care settings. Proven track record in delivering safe, evidence-based, and compassionate patient-centred care in strict alignment with the NMC Code. Exhibits advanced critical thinking skills, excels in high-pressure environments, and possesses strong multidisciplinary communication skills.
Adept at managing deteriorating patients, complex chronic conditions, and providing dignified care to vulnerable individuals, including those living with dementia. Committed to continuous professional development, clinical mentorship, and upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and infection control.
Experience
Registered Nurse at Avalon Nursing Home (2023-01 – Present)
Provide high-quality, person-focused care to elderly residents with complex health needs, severe cognitive impairments, and dementia.
- Monitor residents' physical and mental health status daily, accurately documenting changes in Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and escalating clinical concerns promptly to the nursing team.
- Utilise effective communication techniques to support residents experiencing memory loss and behavioural changes, ensuring their dignity, independence, and choices are preserved.
- Collaborate closely with GPs, district nurses, social workers, and families to ensure seamless continuity of holistic care.
- Strictly adhere to local and national safeguarding protocols and infection prevention guidelines.
Staff Nurse (ICU, Surgical & General Wards) at Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa (2011-01 – 2023-12)
Delivered expert, direct nursing care within high-dependency and Intensive Care Units, managing critically ill and unstable patients.
- Managed advanced respiratory support machinery, including ventilator setup, troubleshooting, and weaning protocols.
- Assisted medical staff with invasive clinical procedures, including Central Venous Catheter (CVC) insertion, and meticulously managed CVP lines and arterial lines.
- Recognised subtle signs of patient deterioration using early warning scoring systems and initiated rapid emergency responses and resuscitation measures when required.
- Served as a Clinical Trainer and Mentor, supervising student nurses, validating practical competencies, and conducting clinical handovers to maintain patient safety.
- Maintained flawless, legally compliant documentation in line with acute healthcare standards.
Education
NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) in Nursing – Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK
BSc in Nursing – Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Post Basic Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing – College of Nursing, Sri Lanka
Post Basic Diploma in Mental Health Nursing – College of Nursing, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Nursing – College of Nursing, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
