Amy NESOM
Sault Ste. Marie
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in acute medical nursing , palliative care, geriatrics, surgical nursing and perioperative care. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Surgical Daycare
Sault Area Hospital
Sault Ste. Marie
05.2022 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Performed pre-, and post-operative assessments for all surgical cases
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and follow-up visits
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes
- Cared for same day surgery patients before and after their procedures
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Sault Area Hospital
Sault Ste. Marie
06.2002 - 05.2022
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes
- Provided comfort measures, such as pain management, symptom control and end-of-life care
- Educated patients and families about palliative care options, treatments, medications and prognosis
- Counseled patients and families regarding end-of-life decisions, including advance directives
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of the patient while respecting their wishes
- Provided emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, None05.2002
Timeline
Registered Nurse Surgical Daycare
Sault Area Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Sault Area Hospital
06.2002 - 05.2022
Diploma - Nursing
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology