Amy McCormick
Coleraine
Summary
Compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse and Dental Nurse experienced in maintaining confidentiality, managing complex documentation, and cultivating positive stakeholder relationships. Developed strong communication, administration, and organisational skills while supporting individuals through challenging situations in regulated environments. Seeking to leverage transferable skills in Human Resources to contribute to HR and Employee Relations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
NMC Registered Mental health nurse
Western Trust
2024.07 - Current
- Completed comprehensive mental health assessments, person-centred care planning, ongoing evaluation and discharge.
- Delivered evidence based therapeutic interventions, medication administration, and risk assessment/management.
- Assessed risk, capacity, and functional impact of mental illness.
- Knowledge and awareness of Safeguarding policy and procedure-how to identify, respond to and further escalate any concerns in line with Trust policy.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote a collaborative approach with patients/service users, families/carers and others as appropriate.
- Maintained clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Acted in accordance with the NMC Code, professional accountability, and Trust policies.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
Western Trust
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Conducted structured formal planning meetings alongside school staff to assess emotional, behavioural, and functional needs from a whole school perspective.
- Delivered early intervention support to allocated post primary school settings for pupils and staff in the form of group workshops to provide psycho-education.
- Identified the need for and engaged parent's in group workshops to increase awareness and knowledge of mental health and well being.
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary team and collaborated with family support hubs. Actively participated in signposting to statutory, community and voluntary settings.
- Maintained accurate, objective documentation aligned with professional standards.
- Demonstrated safeguarding knowledge and awareness of escalation pathways.
GDC Registered Dental Nurse
Portstewart Family Dental
2024.11 - 2025.04
- Provided high-level chairside assistance for general and orthodontic dentistry procedures.
- Maintained a high standard of infection prevention and control. Including surgery set up and take down to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Ensured accurate clinical record keeping and patient documentation.
- Undertook reception duties, appointment management, payments and patient communication when required.
GDC Registered Dental Nurse
New Row Dental
2016.12 - 2021.01
- Delivered a high level of clinical and non-clinical dental nursing support across the busy practice. chair-sidechair side assistance to both general dentists and the consultant orthodontist.
- Maintained detailed patient records, adhered to strict decontamination protocols,and surgery set up and take down.
- Demonstrated reliability, organisation, and attention to detail in regulated clinical environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast 02/2021 - 02/2024
Access diploma - Social Sciences
Northern Regional College
Coleraine 09/2017 - 09/2019
National Diploma - Dental Nursing
Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast 09/2016 - 09/2017
BTEC National Diploma - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Northern Regional College
Ballymoney 09/2007 - 09/2009
AS Level - Health and Social Care
St Joseph's College
Coleraine 09/2000 - 09/2007
Diploma - Diploma in digital applications (equivalent to 4 GCSE's)
ST Joseph's College
Coleraine 09/2000 - 09/2007
GCSEs -
St Joseph's College
Coleraine 09/2000 - 09/2007
Skills
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- Confidential Information Management – Extensive experience handling highly sensitive personal information, maintaining confidentiality and complying with GDPR, NMC standards and organisational policies
- Administration & Record Management – Accurate maintenance of detailed records, documentation, reports and electronic systems in highly regulated environments
- Professional Communication – Confident communicating with colleagues, managers, service users, families and external agencies using empathy, professionalism and discretion
- Employee & Stakeholder Support – Skilled in supporting individuals through sensitive conversations, resolving queries and building positive working relationships
- Organisation & Prioritisation – Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and remain organised within demanding environments
- Problem Solving & Decision Making – Able to assess situations objectively, identify appropriate actions and make sound professional decisions
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams while supporting collaborative working practices
- IT & Digital Skills – Confident using electronic record systems, Microsoft Office and digital platforms to maintain accurate information and produce documentation
Timeline
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
Western Trust
2025.09 - 2026.01
GDC Registered Dental Nurse
Portstewart Family Dental
2024.11 - 2025.04
NMC Registered Mental health nurse
Western Trust
2024.07 - Current
GDC Registered Dental Nurse
New Row Dental
2016.12 - 2021.01
GCSEs -
St Joseph's College
09/2000 - 09/2007
Diploma - Diploma in digital applications (equivalent to 4 GCSE's)
ST Joseph's College
09/2000 - 09/2007
AS Level - Health and Social Care
St Joseph's College
09/2000 - 09/2007
BTEC National Diploma - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Northern Regional College
09/2007 - 09/2009
National Diploma - Dental Nursing
Belfast Metropolitan College
09/2016 - 09/2017
Access diploma - Social Sciences
Northern Regional College
09/2017 - 09/2019
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Queen's University Belfast
02/2021 - 02/2024