Seena Starson
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled nursing professional with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Strong background in intensive care (8 years), OPD/Emergency (4 years), and community support work (2 years). Excellent knowledge of care management and ability to handle patients of different age groups. Trained in patient safety, risk management, BLS, First Aid, ACLS, code blue recognition, and management. Efficiently manages triage functions while upholding professional ethics. Thrives in high-stress environments and remains calm under pressure. Effective oral and written communication skills, proficiency in basic computer skills. Exceptional time management abilities. Collaborative team player who is adaptable, creative, and empathetic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability service worker
Chrysalis
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: An Alberta society for citizens with Disability
- An Alberta society for citizens with Disability
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address complex customer needs effectively.
- Maintained an organized workspace, ensuring easy access to necessary tools and supplies for efficient task completion.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal service quality for all customers.
- Identified potential safety hazards through routine checks of supplies, equipment and environment.
Community support worker
Family connections
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
Community support worker
Entrust
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Relief
- Maintained professional development through ongoing training courses, staying current on best practices in the field of community support work.
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing each client''s unique needs and goals for improved quality of life.
Registered nurse
Srinivasan Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Community support worker
Independent Advocacy
05.2019 - 04.2021
Community support worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises
03.2019 - 04.2021
Health care aide
Nurses next door
06.2019 - 03.2020
Guest executive Nurse
Life care Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care by adapting to diverse patient populations and addressing unique needs within the outpatient environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Reduced emergency department visits by educating patients on self-care strategies and disease management techniques.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests or minor procedures as needed for proper diagnosis or treatment planning purposes.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through active participation in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and implementing individualized treatment plans.
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Subash Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
- Operated advanced life support equipment proficiently during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients swiftly when necessary.
- Proactively addressed potential issues through regular rounds with physicians which led to early identification of deteriorating conditions.
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Mangala Hospital and Kidney Foundation
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Apple Hospital
03.2006 - 04.2007
Education
Bachelor degree - Nursing
Jaya college of Nursing
Hanamkonda, Telangana01.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Care Safety
- Risk Assessment
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Certified First Aid Training
- ACLS Proficiency
- Emergency Response Awareness
- Triage Prioritization
- Ethical Standards
- Effective Stress Management
- Effective Oral Communication
- Professional Writing Skills
- Fundamental Computer Proficiency
- Effective Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible Problem Solving
- Innovative Thinking
- Emotional Understanding
Roles And Responsibilities
Medication administration, Assistance with activities of Daily Living, social skills and behavior management, Acting as advocate for the client, Encouraging client to share their likes and dislikes and implementing that after approval from the firm, Maintaining the confidentiality of the client, Encouraging participation in other community activities, Meal preparation, Positioning and repositioning the client if needed, Assisting with lifting, wheelchair and handling in a proper trained position, Checked and monitored Vital signs of patients, Medication, IV administration and blood transfusion, Monitored fluid intake and output to check issues of fluid or electrolyte imbalance, Provided necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention, Assisted patients with active and passive exercises and personal hygiene care, Documentation of the patient’s record, Assisted in developing, reviewing, and evaluating nursing practice protocol, Identified changes in skin integrity and reported duly, Trained patients in moving and re-positioning, Observed signs of confusion and dementia, and took appropriate measures, Checked sudden or subtle changes on patients’ medical conditions, Delivered regular updates to the concerned medical team members, Followed hospital policies to keep the patients safe from infections, Responded to medical emergencies and took care of patients efficiently in the ICU, Assessed patients’ needs like sleep patterns, grief, anger and support systems, Collaborated with family and client to meet their needs at their specified times, Advocated for individuals who are incapable of making their own decisions, Managed aggressive patients by using appropriate skills, Set and monitored medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery, transducers and pressure lines
Training
- BLS, First Aid, ACLS, code blue recognition and management
- Lifetime brain activity delay later cognitive decline
- Longer development linked with mental illness
- Screening tool identifies risk for violence in veterans
- Neurology consultation and emerging options in multiple sclerosis
- Radiosurgery effective for obsessive compulsive disorder
- Updated guidelines for the prevention of Stroke
- Sleep apnea, Intravenous therapy
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
- Substances use in adults and adolescents
- Assessing and modifying risk for seniors
- Improving outcomes for patients with seizures and disabilities
- Pain management, diabetes and infection control
- Medication administration
- WHIMPS 2015
- Fire and safety
- Food Handling and safety
- Infection control
- CPI
- Autism
- Cognitive disorders
- Dementia
- Maintain accurate documentation
- NVCI
- Positive behavior support
- Complex needs
- Abuse reporting protocol
- Therapeutic crisis intervention training (04/22/24 - 04/26/24)
- Lift and transfer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Limited Working
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
CLPNA Registration detail
Seena Starson (68682)
Reg#68682
Type:Provisional
2025 Practise permit
Timeline
Community support worker
Family connections
09.2023 - 12.2024
Disability service worker
Chrysalis
06.2023 - Current
Community support worker
Entrust
05.2023 - 06.2023
Registered nurse
Srinivasan Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2023
Health care aide
Nurses next door
06.2019 - 03.2020
Community support worker
Independent Advocacy
05.2019 - 04.2021
Community support worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises
03.2019 - 04.2021
Guest executive Nurse
Life care Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Subash Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Mangala Hospital and Kidney Foundation
01.2009 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Apple Hospital
03.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor degree - Nursing
Jaya college of Nursing
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