SENAIT TENSAE
Everett,WA
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric, detox, and post-acute care settings. Proven ability to manage high-acuity and medically complex patients while maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Expertise in crisis intervention, behavioral de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and establishing effective therapeutic boundaries. Clinically proficient in wound care, IV therapy, dialysis coordination, oxygen therapy, TPN management, and medication administration. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to stabilize challenging behavioral health situations while supporting positive patient outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and contributing to high-performing nursing teams in fast-paced behavioral health environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Administered scheduled and PRN psychiatric and medical medications, monitored effectiveness and side effects, and maintained accurate EMR documentation.
- Delivered supportive counseling and one-to-one interventions for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns, fostering emotional well-being.
- Implemented less-restrictive, therapeutic methods of de-escalation in collaboration with psychiatrists, preventing escalation and promoting patient safety.
- Applied restraint and seclusion protocols with efficiency and adherence to hospital policy, including use of non-violent and violent restraint techniques, as well asrestraint chair.
- Conducted shift assessments, monitored sleep patterns and behavioral changes, and updated individualized care notes to support tailored patient care.
- Applied restraint and seclusion protocols with efficiency and adherence to hospital policy, including use of non-violent and violent restraint techniques, as well as
restraint chair. - Guided patients on wellness strategies, sleep hygiene, and self-management skills to enhance recovery and promote lasting health improvements.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Connections Health Solutions- Crisis Stabilization Unit
Kirkland, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health crises in a high-volume crisis stabilization environment.
- Administer and monitor psychiatric medications, detox protocols, and emergency interventions, ensuring safe medication practices.
- Perform detailed mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, and clinical triage to support rapid treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Lead de-escalation and crisis response interventions to maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Monitor patient safety through continuous observation, risk assessment, and early identification of clinical deterioration.
- Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation to meet regulatory, legal, and quality-of-care standards.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, discharge planning, and community resources, facilitating recovery and ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to team communication and patient flow efficiency, supporting safe unit operations in a fast-paced crisis care setting.
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Fairfax Behavioral Health
Kirkland, WA
06.2023 - 05.2025
- As charge nurse, coordinated treatment plans and facilitated communication between psychiatrists and nursing staff to meet patient care standards.
- Assigned patients to staff based on acuity and nurse skill level, managed shift transitions, and adjusted staffing plans to optimize patient care.
- Monitored supply levels, ensured medication availability, and verified proper functioning of all medical equipment to support efficient care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Everett Transitional Care Services
Everett, Washington
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Executed skilled clinical interventions such as wound care, IV therapy, oxygen management, TPN administration, and medication management for patients with chronic and post-acute medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient status through ongoing assessments, vital signs, and lab review, promptly identifying changes in condition and communicating findings to providers.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians, rehabilitation therapists, case managers, and teams to facilitate recovery, achieve rehabilitation goals, and ensure safe discharge planning.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to medically complex patients transitioning from acute hospital settings to home or long-term care, ensuring safe stabilization prior to discharge.
- Educated patients and families on medication regimens, disease management, and post-discharge care to promote continuity of care and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Ensured accurate and timely documentation, adhering to facility policies and nursing standards of care, supporting quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA01-2023
Skills
- Extensive experience caring for patients with diverse psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, dementia, depression, borderline, and antisocial personality disorders
- Skilled in conducting thorough mental health assessments and managing admission, transfer, and discharge processes
- Proficient in restraint techniques and safety protocols, ensuring patient and staff safety while complying with healthcare standards
- Exceptional crisis management, utilizing de-escalation techniques and critical thinking to resolve high-stress situations effectively
- Experienced in supporting varied patient populations, including individuals with forensic histories, suicidal ideation, violent behavior, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders
- Experienced in supporting varied patient populations, including individuals with forensic histories, suicidal ideation, violent behavior, developmental disabilities, and
substance use disorders
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Amharic and Trigrinya, Native
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
University of Washington Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Connections Health Solutions- Crisis Stabilization Unit
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Everett Transitional Care Services
08.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Fairfax Behavioral Health
06.2023 - 05.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology