Varuni Sugandika Kumari Gunasekera Paragahathota Gunasekera
National Institute of Infectious Diseases Hospital
Søborg,84
3
Languages
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. Known for strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal results in dynamic healthcare settings. Adept at adapting to evolving medical protocols and providing compassionate care. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient education, and medical research.
Work History
SENIOR DOCTOR (GRADE I)
3 Years 5 Months- Diagnosed and managed complex infectious diseases cases using evidence-based clinical protocols
- Interpreted laboratory and imaging results to guide timely treatment adjustments
- Coordinated isolation care plans to minimize cross-infection and support patient safety
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across departments
- Documented patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans in medical records accurately
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
- Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
TRAINEE - DIPLOMA IN FAMILY MEDICINE
1 Year- Provided treatment and follow-up for patients with infectious diseases, including COVID-19, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Patient triage and assessment of the need for acute admission.
- Screening, diagnosis and referral for relevant investigations and specialist care.
- Conducted outpatient consultations to assess patient health and provide care recommendations.
- Management of acute medical conditions and emergencies.
- Delivered patient education, counselling, and preventive care, enhancing patient understanding and engagement in their health management.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary collaboration to streamline patient pathways, improving continuity of care across services.
- Clinical education and practical training across internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, acute medicine, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, oncology, orthopaedic surgery, forensic medicine, general practice, dermatology, haematology, pathology, clinical biochemistry, ophthalmology, ENT, thoracic medicine and radiology.
- University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
MEDICAL OFFICER (GRADE II) - MEDICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
4 Years 3 Months- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and ward transfers, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth workflow.
- Liaised with clinical staff, patients, and departments to resolve administrative issues promptly.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Prepared reports, correspondence, and official records to support hospital administration.
- Supervised daily administrative tasks, ensuring consistent adherence to hospital policies and standards.
- Insertion and management of intravenous access, including central venous and arterial catheters; endotracheal intubation and lumbar puncture.
- Vasoactive medication, fluid therapy and intensive medical management.
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE UNIT
4 Years 3 Months- Diagnosed acute and chronic conditions using comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans aligned with patient needs, comorbidities, and clinical guidelines.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with nurses, specialists, and support staff to improve continuity of treatment.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, medications, preventive care, and follow-up requirements.
- Managed urgent clinical situations, prioritized critical cases, and stabilized patients requiring immediate intervention.
INTERN AND RELIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
1 Year 2 Months- Diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit.
- Coordinated patient records, appointments, and ward documentation to support smooth daily hospital operations.
- Management of respiratory failure, sepsis, multiorgan failure and other life-threatening conditions.
- Assessment and stabilisation of acutely ill patients on admission to intensive care.
- Monitoring and interpretation of vital signs, blood gas analyses and laboratory results.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific clinical areas, applying learned concepts directly in relevant work.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to guidelines.
- Participation in cardiac arrest management and advanced life support (ALS).
- Communication with patients and relatives regarding treatment plans and prognosis.
- Documented clinical records and planned patient pathways in alignment with clinical guidelines to ensure continuity of care.
- Management of acute medical conditions under supervision.
- Interpretation of laboratory tests, ECGs and diagnostic investigations.
- Participation in ward rounds, patient conferences and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Education
Diploma - Family Medicine
MBBS
Advanced Life Support - Medicine
Clinical Audit Training - Medicine
Diploma -Professional Communication & Patient Care - Medicine
Skills
Diagnosis and treatment
Patient safety
Strategic decision-making in emergencies
Emergency management
Open and collaborative teamwork
Ethical practice
Certification
CPR/Basic Life Support course (07/05/2026), Speak School of Danish + Gentofte Hospital., Clinical Audit Training Programme (12/01/2024), National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Sri Lanka., Advanced Life Support course (18/07/2020), College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka., Immediate Life Support modular course (16/08/2016), College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka., Recognition for dedicated healthcare work in the treatment, control and prevention of COVID-19 (2020), Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka., Certificate of participation: Combating Dengue Fever (23/08/2017), Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine., Training in intrauterine device insertion and hormonal contraceptive methods (21/07/2011), Family Health Bureau.
LANGUAGES
Sinhala: Native language
Danish: Upper-intermediate (B2)
English: Upper-intermediate (B2)
Timeline
SENIOR DOCTOR (GRADE I)
National Institute of Infectious Diseases Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2024Read More
TRAINEE - DIPLOMA IN FAMILY MEDICINE
Post Graduate Institute of Medicine
08.2019 - 08.2020Read More
MEDICAL OFFICER (GRADE II) - MEDICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Teaching Hospital Kurunegala
09.2009 - 12.2013Read More
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE UNIT
Pallepola
09.2009 - 12.2013Read More
INTERN AND RELIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Teaching Hospital Kurunegala
07.2008 - 09.2009Read More
Sri Jayawardenepura University
MBBS
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Postgraduate Institute of Medicine
Diploma from Family Medicine
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Speak Hellarup
Advanced Life Support from Medicine
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National Institute of Infectious Diseases
Clinical Audit Training from Medicine
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Affectum
Diploma -Professional Communication & Patient Care from Medicine
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