Amy Thompson
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Experienced Registered Practical Nurse with 8+ years in diverse healthcare settings, specializing in Occupational Health and Pediatric Nursing. Awarded 'Star of Life' for exceptional crisis care, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to patient well-being. Proven skills in patient assessment, emergency response, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric School Nurse
SE Health
Guelph, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Used evidence-informed nursing knowledge, skill, and judgement to provide holistic nursing care to meet the physical, safety, and emotional needs of clients.
- Provided comprehensive client assessments, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement patient-centric care plans, and implement and evaluate holistic nursing care based on best practices and on clients' unique needs.
- Worked with clients with diverse and complex needs to facilitate their attendance at school with minimal disruptions.
- Delivered complex care to pediatric patients with specialized needs, including seizure management, medication administration, enteral feeding, tracheostomy management, behavioral support, diabetic support, management, and education.
- Educated caregivers and families on medical equipment usage, emergency procedures, and daily care routines.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accuracy and alignment with healthcare standards and regulations.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Attended professional development conferences related to pediatric nursing topics.
- Educated faculty members on recognising signs of illness in students.
Occupational Health Nurse
Toyota (TMMC)- Wellpoint Health
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Worked collaboratively as a clinical care nurse within the interdisciplinary team in a constantly changing, fast-paced manufacturing environment to support the health and safety of TMMC employees.
- Fostered a safe and healthy work environment through the implementation of inclusive health policies, and steadfast support for over 9,000 employees.
- I honed skills in triage, first aid, mental health support, disability management, and absence management.
- Provided health services in the clinic and across the site to all employees, including education, promotion of positive health models, and treatment of illnesses and injuries.
- Assisted with absence management and return-to-work plans.
- I was able to effectively apply and hone my knowledge of regulations and legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety Insurance Act, and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
- By prioritizing both the physical and mental health of employees, leveraging my Registered Practical Nurse credentials, and expertise in communication and building trust, I was successfully able to navigate complex health scenarios, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment.
- Helped onboard and train nurses.
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon Fulfillment Canada
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Worked across four different locations, providing triage and prompt first aid for over 2,000 employees.
- Helped to implement and maintain rapidly changing policies and directives to support associate well-being and mental health through the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Implemented and maintained a policy to provide emergency communication to deaf or hearing-impaired associates, which was used in sites across Canada.
- Advocated for the care and well-being of associates while achieving company objectives through collaboration with senior management.
- Provided health teaching and guidance for associates' medical and mental health concerns, helping them to navigate the medical system, many of whom are new to Canada on work permits.
- Managed the workers' compensation and return-to-work process at the site level, working closely with our Workers' Comp Manager.
- Created work accommodation analysis and temporary modified work assignments for associates with restrictions.
- Participated in and helped lead incident investigations.
- I took on extra projects to standardise work, improve safety, associate engagement, and improve training.
- Minimized associates' risk of injury through awareness education, proactive engagement, new hire orientation, and continued job risk analysis.
- Reformed and maintained our medical documentation and filing system.
- Monitored and maintained first aid policy, first aid kits, medical supplies, and inventory.
- Trained and mentored new onsite medical representatives, HR personnel, and medical administrators.
RPN
Neworld Medical Detox, Limehouse
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided medical addiction withdrawal treatment for Opioid, Drug & Alcohol, Methadone and Pain relief medication detox
- Worked independently as the only nurse during a day or evening shift for all patients
- Worked collaboratively with Doctors, Rehab Specialists, Therapists and other members of the care team
- Implemented tailored treatment protocols following updated detox methods
RPN
Heritage House Retirement Residence, Guelph
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and advocated for all residents, performing the role of charge nurse when needed.
- Planned and implemented care independently as the only nurse during an evening or night shift for a patient load of up to 70 residents.
- Administered medication and cared for up to 70 residents.
Registered Practical Nurse
Source Momentum Health Care Solutions Inc.
, Ontario
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Delivered LTC staff relief and individual client care across multiple facilities.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) -
Seneca College
Toronto01.2015
BAA - Media Studies Honours Program
University of Guelph
Etobicoke, ON01.2008
Advanced Diploma - Journalism - Print and Broadcast
Humber College
Etobicoke, ON01.2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Healthcare documentation
- Client education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health promotion
- Mental health support
- Crisis intervention
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Current BLS, SFA, Airway Management, Oxygen Therapy certificates
- Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid certificates, AODA certificate, Worker Health and Safety Awareness certificate
- Over 25 years CPR and SFA certified BLS and Standard First-Aid certified
- Over 25 years of customer service experience and over 6 years management experience and over 130 direct reports in a first responder role and busy environment
- Up to date on vaccinations including 3 doses of Covid vaccine
- Appeared as a Nurse on an episode in Season 4 of Intervention Canada
Certifications And Learning
- Home Ventilation with a Tracheostomy, Sick Kids, Connected Care, 10/01/24
- Pediatric Tracheostomy Workshop, Sick Kids, Connected Care, 10/01/24
- 6th Annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week Symposium, Sick Kids, 02/01/25
- AODA training, Ontario Human Rights Commission, 07/01/24
- Psychological First Aid; Self Care and Caring for Others, Canadian Red Cross, 07/01/24
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Ontario Ministry of Labour, 07/01/24
- Airway Management, Canadian Red Cross, 03/01/22
- Oxygen Therapy, Canadian Red Cross, 03/01/22
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED, Canadian Red Cross, 01/01/23
- Mental Health First Aid, Corporate - Well Solutions, 11/01/19
Affiliations
- RPNAO, CNA, Registered in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario, 01/01/16
Accomplishments
- Awarded the ‘Star of Life’ from Amazon Canada- rarely given out, this award recognizes when someone goes above and beyond, to provide outstanding care in extraordinary circumstances to save a life or maintain order in a large-scale triage situation.
Relevant Non Nursing Experience
- Operations Manager and Community Manager (Seasonal), Wild Water Kingdom, 2013, Oversaw departments and managed over 300+ individuals to ensure safe and efficient daily operations., Managed media relations on behalf of Wild Water Kingdom to promote business and manage incidents.
- Aquatic’s Manager, Wild Water Kingdom, 2008, 2013, Directly managed 130+ Lifeguards and administered First-Aid to ensure safety of thousands of patrons and park staff., Developed new processes and procedures for the park resulting in a 15% decrease in critical incidents.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric School Nurse
SE Health
09.2024 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Toyota (TMMC)- Wellpoint Health
06.2022 - 09.2024
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon Fulfillment Canada
10.2017 - 06.2022
RPN
Neworld Medical Detox, Limehouse
05.2017 - 10.2017
RPN
Heritage House Retirement Residence, Guelph
04.2017 - 09.2017
Registered Practical Nurse
Source Momentum Health Care Solutions Inc.
11.2016 - 08.2017
Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) -
Seneca College
BAA - Media Studies Honours Program
University of Guelph
Advanced Diploma - Journalism - Print and Broadcast
Humber College
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