Amy Pontius
New Concord
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville
11.2024 - Current
- Administration of oral, IV, IM medications and monitoring patient reactions as well as administration of blood products.
- Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patients to assure best outcomes while gathering clinical information and communicating with physicians and other healthcare providers to facilitate care and treatment.
- Using EMAR system and charting in EPIC
- Caring for patients in a stepdown cardiac unit with patients post operatively TAVR, CABG, cardiac catherizations, and vascular surgeries
- Utilize evidenced based practice guidelines and hospital protocols to provide safe patient care
- Coordinate discharge planning of hospitalized patients to lower levels of care to home settings, home health, and rehabilitation/ECF, all including patient education of such.
Travel Nurse
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Marietta
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, strict intake and outputs, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Trained facilities staff nurses sharing expertise and best practices.
- Floated to different units such as medical surgical, telemetry, cardiac stepdown, oncology, and ICU areas on a weekly basis.
- Medication and blood administration, EMAR, and clinical documentation
- Insertion of catheters, NGT’s, IV’s, and monitored chest tubes. Assisted in several different bedside procedures.
- Charge nurse duties and training of core staff
Travel Nurse
Kettering
Dayton
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Participated in continuous education to stay current with nursing practices and healthcare innovations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
Travel Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted with surgical procedures and post-operative care, ensuring patient safety and recovery.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
Travel Nurse
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
Mineola
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Participated in continuous education to stay current with nursing practices and healthcare innovations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
Travel Nurse
St Vincent's University Hospital
Little Rock
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
Travel Nurse
Ohio State University
Columbus
04.2010 - 02.2019
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Participated in continuous education to stay current with nursing practices and healthcare innovations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH09-2009
Bachelor of Science -
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Clinical documentation
- Compassion and empathy
- Accurate documentation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- SBAR communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medication reconciliation
- [Software] use
- Basic life support
- Patient discharging
- Delegation and motivation
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
11.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Marietta Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2024
Travel Nurse
Kettering
09.2021 - 01.2023
Travel Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
07.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Nurse
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
Travel Nurse
St Vincent's University Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2020
Travel Nurse
Ohio State University
04.2010 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Belmont College
Bachelor of Science -
Ohio University