Sean Sensalo
Edgware
Summary
Enthusiastic Staff Nurse with extensive experience providing outstanding care and over 2 years of emergency department expericence. Expert in compassionate communication and meticulous monitoring and record-keeping, to ensure patients receive effective and efficient management for optimum recovery. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to clients. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Staff Nurse Band 6
Abbey Healthcare: Aarandale Manor Care Home
2026.03 - 2026.06
- Built strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication to enhance patient experience during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiological, and cognitive status of patients.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments based on individual patient needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating professional growth and enhancing team capability.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients with challenging behavioral symptoms related to cognitive decline, utilizing non-pharmacological interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for effective management.
- Managed complex medical conditions including dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and cardiovascular disorders, ensuring comprehensive care for elderly residents.
Staff Nurse Band 5 - Short Stay Unit
Royal Berkshire Hospital - Reading
Reading
2020.11 - 2026.06
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Followed NHS procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Collected blood, urine, & stool samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
Staff Nurse Band 6
Bupa: The Arkley Nursing Home - Barnet
Barnet
2025.06 - 2026.02
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients with challenging behavioral symptoms related to cognitive decline, utilizing non-pharmacological interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for effective management.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
A&E Regitstered Nurse
NHS Professionals
Reading
2020.06 - 2025.06
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Kept accurate records of treatments provided, ensuring legal compliance and facilitating future reference if needed.
- Implemented advanced life support measures for critically ill patients, resulting in improved survival rates.
- Administered necessary medications for pain management, infection control or stabilisation purposes.
- Established strong rapport with patients and families to alleviate anxiety during emergencies.
- Applied patient-centred approach to emergency treatment.
- Enhanced mentee self-awareness by facilitating constructive feedback sessions.
- Provided career guidance, resulting in informed academic and professional decision making by mentees.
- Trained new mentors on effective mentoring techniques that benefit both parties involved.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by sharing latest industry trends and insights.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
Staff Nurse Band 6
The Devonshire Nursing Home - Reading
Reading
2023.08 - 2025.06
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients with challenging behavioral symptoms related to cognitive decline, utilizing non-pharmacological interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for effective management.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
Disability Assessor
Capita (Work Remote) - Reading
Reading
2022.10 - 2023.07
- Performed remote evaluations to assess health conditions impacting customers' daily activities.
- Broadened knowledge base through learning about lesser-known health issues.
- Assessed and clarified supporting evidence.
- Analysed medical evidence and liaised with healthcare professionals to accurately assess claimants' functional abilities.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising assessment findings, including recommendations for benefit entitlements and support needs.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritising tasks to meet strict deadlines for report submissions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of individuals with diverse disabilities to determine eligibility for benefits and support services.
- Monitored and reviewed ongoing cases, adjusting assessments as necessary to reflect changes in claimants' conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, UKSkills
- Medication administration
- Glucose checks
- Wound care and dressing
- Monitoring vital signs
- Discharge planning
- Medication storage and disposal
- Patient record management
- Adult acute and critical care
- Outstanding communication
- Band 5 registered
- Data confidentiality
Certification
- DBS Update Service 06/03/2026
- Resuscitation: Neonatal Basic Life Support inc. Safe Use Of AEDs and Management Of Choking (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Resuscitation: Paediatric Basic Life Support inc. Safe Use Of AEDs and Management Of Choking (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Resuscitation: Adult Basic Life Support inc. Safe Use Of AEDs and Management Of Choking (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Moving and Handling Level 2 (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Moving and Handling Level 1 (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Fire Safety (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Resuscitation: Adult Immediate Life Support (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Resuscitation: Paediatric Immediate Life Support (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Resuscitation: Neonatal Immediate Life Support (Practical) 2026-01-31
- Conflict Resolution inc. Restraint Training and Breakaway Techniques (Practical) 2026-01-31
Timeline
Staff Nurse Band 6
Abbey Healthcare: Aarandale Manor Care Home
2026.03 - 2026.06
Staff Nurse Band 6
Bupa: The Arkley Nursing Home - Barnet
2025.06 - 2026.02
Staff Nurse Band 6
The Devonshire Nursing Home - Reading
2023.08 - 2025.06
Disability Assessor
Capita (Work Remote) - Reading
2022.10 - 2023.07
Staff Nurse Band 5 - Short Stay Unit
Royal Berkshire Hospital - Reading
2020.11 - 2026.06
A&E Regitstered Nurse
NHS Professionals
2020.06 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Hertfordshire