Seena Kackar

Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing and nearly nine years of experience across mental health, long-term care, urgent care, hospital, and nursing education settings. Experienced in delivering client-centered care, leading nursing teams, managing infection prevention and outbreak response, and supporting regulatory compliance. Bring strengths in psychiatric assessment, gerontological care, staff education, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Registered Nurse - The Centre of Addiction and Mental Health - Toronto

(2026-01)

Provide client-centered care to older individuals with mental health and addiction issues

• Deliver client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care while maintaining client safety, unit security, and College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice.
• Conduct behavioral observations and mental status assessments and monitor patients’ responses to pharmacological treatments.
• Perform assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary care plans for clients experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.
• Contribute to program development and provide education, support, and supervision to students.
• Plan, develop, and manage care interventions, maintain documentation, and communicate regularly with interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with the primary nurse and interdisciplinary team to coordinate and evaluate care for clients experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.
• Support the orientation and training of students and volunteers.

Nurse Supervisor - Elm Grove Living Centre - Toronto

(2022-06 - 2025-11)

• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensuring resident care adheres to the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate infection prevention and control (IPAC) programs to minimize and monitor risks.
• Coordinate outbreak response across the facility, including organizing testing, communication, and reporting.
• Facilitate regular staff training sessions on best practices, updated regulations, and safety protocols.
• Serve as primary liaison with Toronto Public Health on COVID-19 and other infectious disease management.
• Conduct hand hygiene audits, identify compliance gaps, and implement quality-improvement initiatives.
• Enforce isolation protocols and ensure timely compliance with all infection control measures.
• Plan, implement, and monitor vaccination programs for both staff and residents.
• Lead educational programs and initiatives to foster regulatory compliance, safety awareness, and a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Conduct quality improvement, Risk management, facilitate client advocacy, follow the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Held concurrent leadership responsibilities as Nurse Supervisor, IPAC Lead, and Clinical Educator, supporting clinical operations, infection prevention and control, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Medical Office/Clinical Assistant - Urgent Care Centre - Brampton

(2022-01 - 2022-05)

• Registered patients and scheduled their appointments efficiently.
• Managed and organized queues for urgent care services.
• Assisted with a variety of clinical procedures, including Wound care, Electrocardiograms (ECGs), Administering injections, Ear irrigation
• Completed essential forms such as WSIV, FAF, and Employment Medical documentation.
• Coordinated patient follow-ups for diagnostic procedures and test results.

Nurse Supervisor - Kanishk Super Specialty & Surgical Hospital - India

(2019-10 - 2020-04)

• Planned and delivered comprehensive nursing care for patients.
• Maintained accurate drug inventory and ensured proper medication management.
• Documented incidents and maintained detailed patient records.
• Provided support and guidance to patients and their families regarding medical concerns.
• Resolved patient complaints in accordance with hospital protocols.

Nursing Tutor / Clinical Instructor - Care College of Nursing, State College of Nursing, Muzaffarnagar Paramed Nursing College - India

(2009-10 - 2016-09)

• Taught nursing theory and clinical practice across multiple institutions.
• Supervised and mentored students during hospital placements and lab training.
• Developed curriculum, academic materials, and student evaluations.
• Guided students in skill development, professional growth, and patient care best practices.

M.Sc. - Psychiatric Nursing (Distinction) - JMJ College of Nursing, Telangana, India (2015)

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing - 2nd Rank - SGRRIMHS, Uttarakhand, India (2009)

Diploma - General Nursing & Midwifery (Distinction) - HIHT, Uttarakhand, India (2006)