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Amanda Armstrong

Amanda Armstrong

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Dedicated Nursing Professor with over 2 years of experience in academia and clinical practice. Proven track record of enhancing student learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods and curriculum development. Expertise in nursing theory, patient care, and health education, with a commitment to fostering critical thinking and clinical competency among future nurses. Aiming to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing nursing education standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Degree Nursing Professor

Amarillo College
AMARILLO , TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction on nursing concepts and practices to students in a classroom setting.
  • Created course materials such as lesson plans, handouts, and tests.
  • Monitored student learning outcomes and provided feedback to ensure mastery of course material.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to develop innovative approaches to teaching nursing courses.
  • Provided guidance on professional licensure exams such as NCLEX-RN or CGFNS Certification Exam.
  • Attended conferences related to nursing education both locally and nationally.
  • Served as an active member of committees assigned by the Dean or Chairperson for special projects or initiatives.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to accreditation standards.
  • Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, and student academic progress.
  • Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.

Registered Nurse/Lead Nurse/Field Nurse/Case Manager

Brightstar Home Care
Amarillo, TX
09.2019 - Current
  • Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to all patients.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • ACLS, PALS, TNCC, & WCC certification obtained.
  • Trained and supervised new staff members each year.

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

Northwest Texas Healthcare
Amarillo, TX
10.2018 - 06.2023
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • ACLS, PALS, TNCC certified.
  • Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations

Branch Manager, Operations/ADON

Brightstar home health
Amarillo, TX
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Outlined research findings in detailed documentation to support decision-making by project managers, clients, and other marketing team members.
  • Developed culture of success rewarding performance, productivity and sales results.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse

BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Provide care to adult women and geriatric patients in an acute care Telemetry/Medical Surgical Unit post-status bowel resections, thyroidectomy, preoperatively, IV therapy, cancer/oncology, end-of-life care, c-sections, hysterectomy, bariatric surgery, and NG tube insertion or removal.

Nurse tech

BSA Hospital
Amarillo, TX
07.2008 - 04.2016

ER Tech/phlebotomist

  • Assist in patient care under the direct supervision of MD, RN
  • Performs phlebotomy, ekg's, vitals, specimen collection, patient transport, splints, CPR, rapid response
  • Collected blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens, and prepared them for testing.

Education

Master of Science - MSN- Education

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
10.2020

Associate of Science - ADN

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05.2016

CNA, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy tech - Certificate programs

Amarillo College
2008

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Staff supervision
  • Leadership
  • Promotions planning skills
  • Content management expertise
  • Excels in team leadership
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Facility oversight
  • Teaching strategies
  • Simulation training
  • Mentoring students
  • Supervising students
  • Healthcare technology
  • Managing simulation equipment
  • Educational leadership
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Research methods
  • Program Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Accreditation standards
  • Student Mentoring
  • Course Planning
  • Online Teaching
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Professional Development
  • Curriculum Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Performance Evaluation

Affiliations

-Attended a two month long mission trip to Belize to work with Doctors who started a hospice home health program for women, men and children.

-Attended Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership conference in 2020 and 2021

References

  • Katrina Tokar : President of nursing at BSA hospital -Email-kcnkc1978@yahoo.com. Call 806-681-3036
  • Heather Duby- Business Development manager- Email- Heather04duby@gmail.com. Cell- 806-930-5814
  • Andrea Kirkpatrick-Registered Nurse, co worker-Email AKennidy06@gmail.com Cell-806-206-1264

Certification

  • Wound Care Certified/WCC
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Timeline

Associate Degree Nursing Professor

Amarillo College
08.2023 - Current

Branch Manager, Operations/ADON

Brightstar home health
11.2019 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse/Lead Nurse/Field Nurse/Case Manager

Brightstar Home Care
09.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

Northwest Texas Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse

BSA Health System
05.2016 - 10.2018

Nurse tech

BSA Hospital
07.2008 - 04.2016

Master of Science - MSN- Education

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - ADN

Amarillo College

CNA, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy tech - Certificate programs

Amarillo College
  • Wound Care Certified/WCC
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Amanda Armstrong