Cerner
Anita Armstrong
Summary
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Montgomery General Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- 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
CAMC General Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2021
- 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
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV12.2021
LPN - Nursing
Garnet Career Center
Charleston, WV01.2004
High School Diploma -
East Bank High School
East Bank, WV06.1987
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
MediTech
Sorian
Timeline
RN
Montgomery General Hospital
12.2021 - Current
LPN
CAMC General Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
LPN - Nursing
Garnet Career Center
High School Diploma -
East Bank High School