Tini Scaria
Beaumont,AB
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in fast-paced emergency settings and critical care units. Proven ability to manage diverse medical emergencies and collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams. Known for resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring patient-centered care and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Grey Nuns Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Meets infection prevention and control requirements.
- Planning and monitoring patient’s response to interventions.
- Managing emergencies and appropriate team building.
- Coordinating care needs of the patient with emergency health care professionals.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately following established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for complex cases.
- Identify/Triage patients efficiently to determine urgency of care needed in high-pressure environment.
- Mentor and train junior nurses on emergency procedures, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and streamline emergency department processes.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient status continuously, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and communication of patient information among staff.
- Conduct discharge planning to ensure continuity of care, educating patients on follow-up needs and resources available.
- Contribute to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Provide support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
- Assist physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
- Coordinate patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
- Assist in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Improve patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
- Provide compassionate care to patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding treatment options.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient information using electronic medical records systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Utilize evidence-based practice methods to guide clinical decision-making processes while caring for patients in the Emergency Department
- Educate patients on disease prevention techniques and self-care strategies to promote long-term wellness after discharge from the Emergency Department.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in emergency nursing care.
- Deescalate potentially volatile situations involving agitated or aggressive patients through effective communication and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Belleville General Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Receiving patients (all age groups) from Triage/EMS
- Initial and comprehensive patient assessments, planning, monitoring patient’s response to interventions
- Perform nursing procedures within scope of practice
- Stabilizing incoming patients
- Monitoring critically ill patients
- Managing emergencies and appropriate team building
- Medication administration
- Meets infection prevention and control requirements
- Coordinating care needs of the patient with emergency health care professionals
- Admission and Discharge process
Registered Nurse in Medical ICU
Geetha Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitoring critically ill patients
- Assessment and titrating inotropic medication according to critical values
- Medication administration
- Coordinating health care needs of the patient with other health team members
- Performing all basic nursing procedures
Registered Nurse in Pediatric Cardiac ICU (post-operative unit)
Madinah Cardiac Center
05.2012 - 02.2019
- Monitoring critically ill patients.
- Preparation of pre-operative unit and receiving critical cardiac patient, post-operative patients.
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring and interpreting the data from cardiac monitor.
- Collection of specimens, dosage calculation and administration of medications and IV fluids, Total parenteral nutrition, Oxygen therapy, Arterial blood gas analysis (ABG), Blood and blood product transfusion, Catheterization, Ryle's tube insertion, Nebulization, and Suctioning.
- Provide care for patients for Ventilator, HFO, ECMO, Sternum open, Central and peripheral lines, Blood transfusion, Thoracentesis-water sealed drainage system, Peri-cardiocentesis, Trans-venous and trans-cutaneous temporary pacing, Tracheostomy, Cardioversion, Defibrillation, Peritoneal dialysis, Chest drainage, and IABP.
- Coordinating health care needs of the patient with other health team members.their disease process and self-care through utilization of proper resources.
- Administration and titration of inotropic medications (cardiac medication infusions) according to critical values.
- Coordinating health care needs of the patient with other health team members.
- Performing all basic nursing procedures.
- Lead educational workshops on cardiac health management for patients and families, promoting long-term wellness strategies.
- Evaluate and revise nursing protocols based on evidence-based practices to enhance operational efficiency within the unit.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Report findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitor patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform care plans and enhance recovery outcomes.
Registered Nurse in Pediatric Cardiac ICU (post-operative unit)
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre
04.2010 - 02.2012
- Preparation of pre-operative unit and receiving critical cardiac patient, post-operative patients
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring and interpreting the data from cardiac monitor
- Collection of specimens, dosage calculation and administration of medications and IV fluids, Total parenteral nutrition, Oxygen therapy, Arterial blood gas analysis (ABG), Blood and blood product transfusion, Catheterization, Ryle's tube insertion, Nebulization, and Suctioning
- Assisting the patients and significant others to obtain knowledge regarding their disease process and self-care through utilization of proper resources
- Evaluation and modifying the plan of care based on observable responses by the patient
- Assures common and timely communication with the patients their significant others and team members to ensure the occurrence of effective therapeutic communication
- Provide care based on ethical concept, respect for life, human worth and the individuality of everyone
- Provide care for patients for Ventilator, HFO, ECMO, Sternum open, Central and peripheral lines, Blood transfusion, Thoracentesis-water sealed drainage system, Peri-cardiocentesis, Trans-venous and trans-cutaneous temporary pacing, Tracheostomy, Cardioversion, Defibrillation, Peritoneal dialysis, Chest drainage, and IABP
- Rendering comprehensive nursing care to patients utilizing nursing process and state of art technology based on the code of ethics
- Providing emergency care and advanced life supportive measures
- Respecting the life human individuality and equality irrespective of ethnic, color and race
- Performing all basic nursing procedures
- Maintain records and reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
IndiaSkills
- Excellent assessment and organizational skills
- Skills to provide exceptional care to diverse patient population, good communication and leadership
- Proficient computer skills
- Critical thinking and fast learning skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Patient centered Holistic care
- Appropriate delegation and team building
- Basic life support
- Emergency care, behavioral health and pediatric care
- Confidential information protection
- Infection safety protocols
- Immunizations administration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CRNA
- Registered Nurse, CNO
- RN-Coronary care- Loyalist College, Ontario
- ACLS-Heart and Stroke
- Current Basic Life Support certification-Heart and Stroke
- Intravenous Therapy/ Phlebotomy Certification
- N95 mask fit testing
- International Stat Strip Glucose Ketone certification
- Non-violent crisis Intervention Certification
- Central Venous Access Device Access, Care and Maintenance
- Trans-cutaneous Pacing
- Defibrillation and Cardioversion
- ECMO workshop
DECLARATION
I hereby state that all the above-mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge, and I submit my resume for your kind observation and favorable order. Tini Scaria.
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Grey Nuns Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Belleville General Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse in Medical ICU
Geetha Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse in Pediatric Cardiac ICU (post-operative unit)
Madinah Cardiac Center
05.2012 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse in Pediatric Cardiac ICU (post-operative unit)
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre
04.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences