Tonia Sebastian
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cap Nurse
Bay View, Aged Care
03.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Udayagiri Multi Specialty Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
St Thomas Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviour to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme
Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
Auckland, NZ03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Thomas College of Nursing
Chethipuzha, India, Kerala12.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Certified ACLS PROVIDER
- Certified BLS PROVIDER
References
1. Mrs. Khushmeet Kaur
RN Preceptor
Bayview Aged Care Residential
Judea, Tauranga
Email - khushmeet.kaur@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz
2. Mrs. Liz Walker
Clinical Nurse Educator
Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
Email- liz.walker@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz
3. Mrs . Siji John
Nurse- In-charge
St Thomas Hospital
Chethipuzha
Kerala
India
Timeline
Cap Nurse
Bay View, Aged Care
03.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Udayagiri Multi Specialty Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
St Thomas Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
Competency Assessment Programme
Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Thomas College of Nursing
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