AMBER ARMSTRONG
Newport News,VA
Summary
Experienced LPN with a strong background in patient assessment and emergency response. Proficient in administering treatments and medications, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in fostering supportive environment for diverse patient populations, enhancing overall care delivery. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of care in fast-paced settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-LPN
Patient First Urgent Care Center
Hampton, Virginia
10.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care in high-pressure urgent care settings, ensuring timely treatment.
- Administered and documented medications and treatments, maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.
- Efficiently assessed patient health conditions, facilitating smooth transitions during transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care delivery and support staff training.
- Responded adeptly to emergencies, utilizing advanced life-saving skills to stabilize patients.
LPN
Optum Services- Urgent Care, Inc
Henderson, NV
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and injections, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored patient information to identify issues and support effective treatment planning.
- Coordinated patient transfers between facilities to ensure seamless care continuity.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges for efficient operations.
- Provided immediate assistance in emergency situations, evaluating needs for timely care delivery.
LPN
Welbrook Centennial Hills
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and injections to patients in clinical settings.
- Monitored vital signs, patient status, wound care, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented patient information to identify issues and communicate changes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals.
LPN
Sandstone Spring Valley
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient health conditions and reported vital sign changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications and IV therapy as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Coordinated patient transfers and discharges to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted CNAs with vital signs and blood glucose levels to enhance patient care.
- Developed collaborative care plans through patient assessments alongside healthcare teams.
LPN
Mountain View Care Center
Boulder City, NV
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and performed catheterizations to support patient recovery.
- Managed patient care through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted long-term care residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Facilitated patient admissions by collecting documentation and verifying information for smooth transitions.
LPN
Delmar Gardens
Henderson, NV
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Administered and refilled medications, conducting daily resident rounds to assess well-being.
- Managed wound care, monitored vital signs, and provided treatments to enhance comfort.
- Assisted nursing aides in promoting residents' health and comfort during care activities.
- Obtained reports from relieving nurse and informed charge nurse, family, and physician of status changes.
- Facilitated admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges for smooth patient transitions.
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Healthcare-Old Hampton Family Practice
Hampton, VA
07.1993 - 11.2016
- Conducted patient assessments, including vital signs, medication verification, and history collection.
- Provided treatments and wound care, promoting healing and recovery for patients.
- Administered medications and offered health education to enhance patient understanding.
- Triaged medical concerns through patient phone calls, ensuring prompt care and support.
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis to assist in diagnosis.
- Facilitated insurance referrals, securing coverage for essential treatments and improving access to care.
Education
No Degree - Certificate of Intravenous Therapy
University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA11-2017
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
New Horizons Regional Education Center
Hampton, VASkills
- Administering Medication and Treatments
- Emergency Response and Care
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records Documentation
- Patient education and critical thinking
- Team collaboration and conflict resolution
Timeline
Nurse-LPN
Patient First Urgent Care Center
10.2023 - Current
LPN
Welbrook Centennial Hills
01.2022 - 03.2022
LPN
Sandstone Spring Valley
09.2021 - 12.2021
LPN
Optum Services- Urgent Care, Inc
04.2021 - 09.2023
LPN
Mountain View Care Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
LPN
Delmar Gardens
04.2018 - 07.2020
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Healthcare-Old Hampton Family Practice
07.1993 - 11.2016
No Degree - Certificate of Intravenous Therapy
University of Antelope Valley
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
New Horizons Regional Education Center