Amy Densmore
Charlottetown,PE
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in the Same Day Treatment unit, recently completing a 14-month full-time contract. Expertise enhanced through completion of professional qualification in Nurses Specializing in Wounds, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC). Committed to continuous learning and delivering exceptional patient care. Recognized for fostering a positive work environment through a friendly and approachable demeanor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Same Day Treatment Unit- QEH
06.2022 - Current
- Working within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
- Applying nursing principles and nursing interventions in accordance with care plans, physician orders and hospital polices based on best practice clinical guidelines
- Providing quality nursing care with a problem-solving and patient/family-centered approach
- Working within my own scope of practice to independently organize, coordinate, implement and document the patient's treatment plan
- Managing the care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures including monitoring patient responses and providing discharge instructions
- Collaborating with the patient, various health care providers and community resources to access and coordinate resources
- Providing complex and minor wound assessment and treatment of burns and vascular, arterial and diabetic ulcers
- Establishing clear communication between the patient, the family, the physician and other members of the health care team
- Preparing patients for procedures and treatments by organizing equipment and supplies and assisting during the procedure
- Providing post surgical wound care
- Providing vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) dressings for complex wounds
- Collaborating with the NSWOC department for patient care and follow up treatment
- Care of CVADS including accessing, flushing, and trouble-shooting central lines, PICC and Port-a-Cath and Hickman catheters
- Controlling, administering and documenting administration of po medication, intravenous medications, blood transfusions and iron infusions according to hospital policies, the drug formulary, and nursing practice guidelines
- Care and maintenance of CADD pumps
- Ensuring the safety needs of patients and staff are met, correctly identifying patients, properly disposing of sharps, ensures the environment is hazard-free
- Providing leadership and assisting with orientation/mentoring of new staff and students by helping to familiarize them with patients, routines, policies and the physical lay out of the department
- Performing catheter insertion and removal
- Performing therapeutic phlebotomy
- Blood, tissue and specimen collection
- Nephrostomy and uroscopy care
- Chest tube care
- Bladder instillation
- Compression therapy and ABI assessments
- COVID-19 prophylactic therapy
- Staple and suture removal
- Subcutaneous and Intramuscular injections
- Completing Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) in the Clinical Information System
Clinical Preceptorship
Enterostomal Department - QEH
Charlottetown, PE
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Provided wound assessment and treatment for burns, vascular ulcers, arterial ulcers, and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) dressings for complex wounds.
- Provided compression therapy and ABI assessments.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients dealing with chronic or debilitating illnesses resulting from their wounds.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
- Performed debridement of wounds to remove necrotic tissue and promote healing.
- Reviewed laboratory results related to wound healing status such as CBC counts and WBC differential tests.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Conducted pressure ulcer risk assessments and implemented preventive measures.
- Facilitated discharge planning and provided referrals for continued wound care services as needed.
- Provided post-surgery treatment, education and care for patients with ostomies
- Provided troubleshooting for ostomy appliance issues, acute, and chronic complications.
- Instructed patients on the use of catheters, intermittent catherization systems, external collection devices, pads, briefs, skin protectants, barrier creams.
- Evaluated incontinence products for effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, including selection of appropriate product types and sizes.
- Educated staff on latest advances in wound, ostomy, continence management practices and techniques.
- Assessed patients for wound and ostomy care needs, developed individualized treatment plans, and monitored patient progress.
- Provided ongoing support to individuals with urinary or fecal incontinence by helping them identify strategies to manage their condition effectively.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Nurses Specialized in Wounds Ostomy & Continence
Ottawa, ON03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Vancouver Island University (Completed 27 Credits)
Nanaimo, BC12.2016
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia12.2008
Skills
- Wound, ostomy, and continence competency
- Complex wound care assessment and treatment
- Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) dressings
- Intravenous insertion
- Management of CADD pumps, infusion therapy, and blood products
- Compression therapy
- Patient education
- IV drug therapy management
- Communication
- Team leader
- Mentoring of new staff and students
Certifications
- CVAD Access Competency
- Certificate 3M VAC Advanced Sessions
- Certificate 3M Skin Integrity, MASD, IAD, MARSI, Skin Tears
- Certificate 3M Compression Therapy Basics
- Florence Nightingale Beam of Light Recognition Award (2023)
Certification
- CVAD Access Competency
- Certificate 3M VAC Advanced Sessions
- Certificate 3M Skin Integrity, MASD, IAD, MARSI, Skin Tears
- Certificate 3M Compression Therapy Basics
- Florence Nightingale Beam of Light Recognition Award (2023)
Timeline
Clinical Preceptorship
Enterostomal Department - QEH
01.2025 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Same Day Treatment Unit- QEH
06.2022 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Nurses Specialized in Wounds Ostomy & Continence
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Prince Edward Island
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Vancouver Island University (Completed 27 Credits)
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Griffith University
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