Anita Armstrong
Montgomery General Hospital
Work Preference
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
22
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Work History
Registered nurse preop postop PACU
2 Years 7 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing team performance.
RN emergency room
4 Years 10 Months- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LPN
17 Years 6 Months- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
LPN - Nursing
High School Diploma
Masters Of Nursing - Science of Nursing
Skills
Patient Evaluation
Oxygen saturation standards
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Assessments
EMR / EHR
Accurate Documentation
Patient Monitoring
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Emergency Procedures
Software
- Cerner
- MediTech
- Sorian
Timeline
Registered nurse preop postop PACU
CAMC General division
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Chamberlain University
Masters Of Nursing from Science of Nursing
07.2023 - 10.2024Read More
RN emergency room
Montgomery General Hospital
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
LPN
CAMC General Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2021Read More
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Garnet Career Center
LPN from Nursing
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East Bank High School
High School Diploma
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