Amery Armstrong
Graduate RN
Montrose,CO
Summary
Graduate Nurse with Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Colorado Mesa University. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse and patient care provider. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
LPN
Colorow Care Center
Olathe, CO
07.2018 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
CNA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2012 - 08.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Psychiatric Technician
Peakview Behavioral Health
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO 12.2021 - 12.2021
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Technical College of The Rockies
Delta, CO 08.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Chronic disease management
Intravenous therapy
Staff supervision
Medication distribution
Hospice and palliative care
Professional bedside manner
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
12.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
05-2019
IV Certification
05-2019
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Technical College of The Rockies
08.2018 - 05.2019
LPN
Colorow Care Center
07.2018 - Current
CNA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2018
Psychiatric Technician
Peakview Behavioral Health
03.2010 - 05.2012