Amy Pointon
Hopewell,NS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience working with diverse populations in the community setting. Skilled in patient assessments and care planning. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and emotional intelligence while enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through holistic care and effective communication. Committed to advocating for patients and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal health solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Continuing Care Assistant
Victorian Order Of Nurses
05.2011 - 10.2017
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
BScN - Nursing
Saint Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05-2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Pictou County06-2018
Certificate - Continuing Care
Nova Scotia Community College
Pictou County06-2011
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Relationship building
- High level of autonomy
- Emotional intelligence
- Hospice and palliative care
- Evaluations
- Home care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
06.2018 - 05.2024
Continuing Care Assistant
Victorian Order Of Nurses
05.2011 - 10.2017
BScN - Nursing
Saint Francis Xavier University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Certificate - Continuing Care
Nova Scotia Community College
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