Amy Copley
Charlotte,NC
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Atrium Health
Pineville, NC
12.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions, reporting any changes to the medical team
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards
RN
Atrium Health - Levine Children's Hospital
Charlotte, NC
07.2001 - 12.2020
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions, reporting any changes to the medical team
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Carolina's College of Healthcare
06.2001
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Taking vitals
- Administering immunizations
- Tracheostomy care
- Critical care
Accomplishments
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 10+patients, .
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Charge nurse role
- Nurse Preceptor
- Epic charting program super-user
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) - National Certification Corporation.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Daisy Award Winner
The DAISY award recognizes nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion, courage, and integrity in their patient care.
Timeline
RN
Atrium Health
12.2020 - Current
RN
Atrium Health - Levine Children's Hospital
07.2001 - 12.2020
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Carolina's College of Healthcare