Amy Jones

• Nursing patients pre-and post- surgery.
• Observing and monitoring patients closely to identify signs of clinical deterioration.
• Managing General Surgical patients as well as Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, renal and medical/oncology.
• Managing acute and chronic wounds with extensive wound care knowledge being competent in VAC dressings.
• Managing Drain tubes and other surgical drains/attachments.
• Competent in peripheral IV cannulation.
• Communicating effectively.
• Advocating for patients and family members, whilst providing support and empathy.
• I have also worked within the In-Charge Role on the Surgical Unit managing 32 patients which has also enhanced my leadership skills.
• Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

I have worked in a range of clinical nursing settings whilst employed on nurse pool such as – Child and Adolescent Unit, Surgical Unit, Medical Unit, Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit, Critical Care Unit, Respiratory Unit.

Clinical Rotations in: Child and adolescent unit (5-month rotation), Mary Corum Unit (3-month Rotation), Surgical Unit (4-month rotation)