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Barbara Armstrong

Bear,DE

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Summit Retirement Community
Hockessin, DE
05.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.

Agency Nurse

PRN Medical Staffing
Malvern, PA
07.2002 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards of practice and policies and procedures related to nursing practice.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
  • Provided direct patient care, including wound care, medication administration and IV therapy.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.

Charge Nurse

The Vero at Newark
Newark, DE
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided direct nursing care and treatments to assigned patients, including wound care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs.
  • Observed patients for signs of physical or emotional distress and reported any changes to physicians or supervisors immediately.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans based on physician orders and individualized needs of the patient.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.

Charge Nurse

White Horse Village
Newtown Square, PA
09.2008 - 05.2017
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
  • Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Education

Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice

Chester Upland School of Practical Nursing
Chester, PA
09-1995

Skills

  • Patient care planning
  • Critical thinking
  • EMR / EHR
  • Staff supervision
  • Physical assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Mental health support

Certifications

  • Licensed Practical Nursing Licensure Multi State DE/PA
  • BLS/CPR

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Summit Retirement Community
05.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse

The Vero at Newark
03.2023 - 02.2024

Charge Nurse

White Horse Village
09.2008 - 05.2017

Agency Nurse

PRN Medical Staffing
07.2002 - Current

Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice

Chester Upland School of Practical Nursing

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