Dr. Ruchira Dheemantha Wickramasooriya, MBBS

Name of University/College Location Year obtained
MBBS University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka 2002
AMC Part 1 (No ) - Pass Australian Medical Council Australia August 2023

English Language Skills:
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - Overall Score - 75
Date Listening Reading Speaking Writing
02/04/2024 69 76 72 79
Current & all previous Medical Registrations:
Date Registration Authority Country of Registration Registration No.
03/02/2004 Sri Lanka Medical Council Sri Lanka 18563
AHPRA Australia Eligible for Limited
Registration

Detailed Practising History
Current:

Full Time)
General (Teaching) Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka T: +94812388261

● Manage and provide intensive care to critically ill patients in a 10-bed ICU, including those transferred
from emergency treatment units and various wards.
● Attend to emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, acute respiratory failure, pneumothorax etc. in the ICU,
admission units and other wards.
● Provide leadership during MET calls.
● Conduct specialised procedures including intravenous cannulation, central venous line insertion,
arterial line placement, hemodialysis catheter insertion, and endotracheal intubation.
● Collaborate with consultant physicians, surgeons, radiologists, and other specialists in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient cases and develop treatment plans.
● Effectively communicate with patients and their families, including delivering bad news and providing
emotional support.
● Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating seamless continuity of care.

● Contribute to teaching programmes for medical students and junior medical staff, sharing knowledge
and expertise in intensive care.
● Participate in clinical review and quality assurance programmes to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Previous:

Full Time)
Base Hospital Gampola, Sri Lanka T: +94812352261

● Provided critical medical care in the Intensive Care Unit, serving a regional community and managing
a unit with 4 beds and 4 ventilators.
● Attended to emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, acute respiratory failure, pneumothorax etc. in the ICU,
admission units and other wards.
● Provided leadership during MET calls.
● Conducted specialised procedures including intravenous cannulation, central venous line insertion,
arterial line placement, hemodialysis catheter insertion, and endotracheal intubation.
● Collaborated with consultant physicians, surgeons, radiologists, and other specialists in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient cases and develop treatment plans.
● Effectively communicated with patients and their families, including delivering bad news and providing emotional support.
● Maintained accurate and detailed medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
and facilitating seamless continuity of care.
● Contributed to teaching programmes for medical students and junior medical staff, sharing
knowledge and expertise in intensive care.
● Participated in clinical review and quality assurance programmes to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

(ALS) Course - 2024 1 day Kandy
organised by The College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri
Lanka (Registered)
2019 - 2024 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Basic 1 day Peradeniya
and Advanced Life Support Training
Programmes organised by Teaching
Hospital Peradeniya

and 1 day Peradeniya
Disaster Management Workshops
organised by Teaching Hospital
Peradeniya

rotations in General (Teaching) Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Date Title Duration City/ State
2nd & 3rd May National Trauma Management Course 2 days Peradeniya
2024 (NTMC) organised by The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka
01/03/2024 EM POCUS Certificate Course (Basic Point- 1 day Kandy of-Care Ultrasound for Medical Officers)
conducted by Sri Lanka College of Emergency Physicians

Full time)
National (Teaching) Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka T: +94812222261

● Conducted Blood typing and crossmatching procedures with precision and accuracy, ensuring the safe
transfusion of blood products to patients.
● Organised and conducted successful blood donation camps.
● Performed routine donor evaluation and monitoring, ensuring the eligibility and safety of blood
donors.
● Executed Therapeutic Plasma Exchange procedures under the supervision of a Consultant Transfusion
Physician.

Part Time (21 hours per week)
Private Practice, Gampola, Sri Lanka T: +94776714970

● Provided comprehensive primary care services as a General Practitioner in a regional town in Gampola,
Sri Lanka, managing acute medical conditions, emergencies, and chronic diseases such as diabetes,
ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, and arthritis.
● Successfully managed medical conditions across all age groups, including paediatrics and geriatrics,
ensuring optimal patient care and satisfaction.
● Conducted health checks and mental health consultations, addressing the holistic well-being of patients.
● Demonstrated expertise in wound management and administered intramuscular injections with precision and care.
● Collaborated with hospitals and allied health providers, referring patients as necessary to ensure
comprehensive and specialised care.

● Maintained accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring continuity of care and effective
communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
● Communicated medical information clearly and concisely to patients, using non-technical language to ensure understanding.

+94662222261

● Admitted and managed patients in Obstetrics and Gynaecology wards.
● Performed various Obstetric procedures, including normal vaginal deliveries, forceps deliveries,
vacuum extractions and caesarean sections.
● Performed Gynaecological procedures e.g. D&C and ERPC
● Routine Antenatal and Postnatal care.
● Effectively managed Obstetric and Gynaecological emergencies such as antepartum haemorrhages,
postpartum haemorrhages, cord prolapse and ruptured ectopic pregnancies.
● Conducted Antenatal and Gynaecology outpatient clinics.

Full Time)
General (Teaching) Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka T:+94812388261

● Admitted and managed patients in Obstetrics and Gynaecology wards.
● Assisted in normal vaginal deliveries, forceps deliveries, caesarean sections and Gynaecological
surgeries.
● Assisted in Gynaecological procedures e.g. D&C and ERPC
● Effectively managed Obstetric and Gynaecological emergencies such as antepartum haemorrhages,
postpartum haemorrhages, cord prolapse and ruptured ectopic pregnancies.
● Conducted routine antenatal and postnatal care, monitoring the health and progress of pregnant
women and ensuring optimal outcomes.
● Conducted Antenatal and Gynaecology outpatient clinics.

Full time)
General (Teaching) Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka T: +94812388261

● Managed the admission and care of patients in surgical wards, ensuring their well-being and providing
necessary medical interventions.
● Performed minor surgical procedures with precision and attention to detail, minimising patient
discomfort and ensuring successful outcomes.
● Assisted in major surgeries, collaborating with the surgical team to ensure smooth and efficient
procedures.
● Provided routine preoperative and postoperative care, monitoring patients' progress and addressing
any complications or concerns.
● Maintained clear and concise documentation of patient records, treatment plans, and surgical
procedures, ensuring accuracy and continuity of care.

Full Time)
General (Teaching) Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka T: +94812388261

● Completed a comprehensive internship programme in General Medicine and General Surgery at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, gaining hands-on experience in various specialties including General
Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Paediatric Surgery.

● Conducted initial patient assessments and documented medical histories, ensuring accurate and thorough information for treatment planning.
● Coordinated and facilitated diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and consultations, ensuring timely
and efficient patient care.
● Maintained meticulous medical records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.
● Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive management
plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
● Actively participated in discharge planning, involving patients, families, and other care providers to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home care.
● Prepared detailed case presentations for departmental meetings, contributing to the collective
knowledge and expertise of the medical team.
● Assisted in medical procedures and operations, demonstrating technical proficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
● Contributed to the teaching and mentorship of medical students, sharing knowledge and providing
guidance in their clinical training.

Clinical / Procedural Skills:
Competent Observed
● Initial and ongoing assessment of critically ill ● Percutaneous Tracheostomy
patients and maintaining accurate clinical ● Bronchoscopy
records ● Intercostal tube insertion
● Endotracheal intubation
● Ventilator management
● Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic and Advanced Life Support
● Intravenous cannulation
● Central venous line insertion
● Arterial line insertion
● Haemodialysis catheter insertion
● NG tube insertion
● Performing and interpretation of blood gases
● Inotrope management
● Preparation and transport of patients with neurotrauma / head injury
● Management of clinical emergencies in ICU, wards and admission units
● Lumbar Puncture
● Needle Thoracocentesis
● Paracentesis
● Joint aspiration
● Insertion of indwelling urinary catheter
● Application of plasters and suturing

Teaching:
Date Title / Activity

Sri Lanka

CPD: Skills-based Workshops, Short Courses etc (undertaken in the past 2 years):