Amber-Lynn Ennis
Paradise,NL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Offering expertise in the Neurosurgery and Orthopedic specialty. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical Unit
Eastern Health
Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, NL
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Travel Nurse
Northern Medical Connections
Unit 1: Orthopedics/Oncology, Charlottetown, PEI
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided pre-and post-operative education for joint replacement patients to facilitate informed decision-making about their surgical options and promote successful recoveries.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
Travel Nurse
Northern Medical Connections
QEII, Orthopedic Short Stay Unit Halifax, NS
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality orthopedic nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through regular communication with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, Public Health
Eastern Health
St. John's, NL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential.
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Personal Care Attendant
Eastern Health
St. John's, NL
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Memorial University of Newfoundland
06.2022
Skills
- Charge-nurse duties
- Neurosurgical Special Care Trained
- Preoperative and Postoperative Care
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- WHIMIS
- BLS
- Emergency Codes
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Northern Medical Connections
04.2024 - 12.2024
Travel Nurse
Northern Medical Connections
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical Unit
Eastern Health
05.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, Public Health
Eastern Health
06.2021 - 08.2021
Personal Care Attendant
Eastern Health
05.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Memorial University of Newfoundland