Seena Augustine
Cork
Summary
Registered nurse with 13 years of experience in operating theatre environments. Proven expertise in managing high-risk surgical patients and ensuring optimal outcomes. Strong collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient care in high-acuity settings. Committed to safety compliance and infection prevention in fast-paced surgical contexts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Operation Theatre)
Cork University Hospital
Cork
03.2022 - Current
- Ensured patient safety and optimized clinical outcomes in high-acuity surgical environment.
- Operated within 12-theatre Model 4 tertiary referral and teaching hospital (800 beds), coordinating complex surgical procedures.
- Specializing in Vascular and Cardiothoracic theatres, including complex heart transplant surgeries.
- Collected and handled lab specimens while assisting surgery and sent to lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse (Operation Theatre)
King's College Hospital
Dubai
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated in 5 general theatres within JCI-accredited facility, ensuring adherence to high standards of surgical practice.
- Gained comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures in Day surgery unit and PACU, improving patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems consistently.
- JCI-accredited facility
Registered Nurse (OT & CTOT)
Saudi German Hospital
Dubai
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Delivered perioperative care across 6 theatres, specializing in Cardiothoracic unit.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Registered Nurse (CTOT)
Lisie Hospital
Kerala
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Scrub/Scout nurse for high-volume cardiac theatres (4 cases per day), specializing in off-pump CABG.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environments and effective team coordination.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Sanjoe College of Nursing
Kerala, India05.2012
Skills
- Peri-operative nursing expertise
- Cardiac transplantation assistance
- CABG surgery
- Valve reconstruction and replacement
- Aortic root surgery
- Left atrial myxoma excision
- Video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS)
- AAA repair procedures
- Carotid artery endarterectomy
- Femoral artery bypass surgery
- Angioplasty methods
- General and laparoscopic surgery
- Obstetric and gynecological surgery
- ENT surgical procedures
- Reconstructive plastic surgery (DIEP flap)
SKILLS
- Surgical protocols
- Peri anesthesia management
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient monitoring systems
- Clinical record-keeping
- Infection prevention measures
- Team coordination
Languages
English, B2, Upper Intermediate
References
- Carl Medina, CNM 2, Cork University Hospital, Carl.medina@hse.ie
- Shellamarie Canete, CNM 1, Cork University Hospital, Shellamarie.canete@hse.ie
Professional Registrations
- AHPRA/Reg Number: NMW0002842723 AUSTRALIA
- NMBI/Reg Number: 175767, IRELAND
- DHA/Reg Number: DHA-P-0141414, DUBAI, UAE
- KNMC/Reg Number: 57507, KERALA, INDIA
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Operation Theatre)
Cork University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (Operation Theatre)
King's College Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse (OT & CTOT)
Saudi German Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse (CTOT)
Lisie Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Sanjoe College of Nursing