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Carla Armstrong

Greer,SC

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 2 Years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. 8 Years of nursing experience on a step-down cardiac telemetry unit. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Possesses excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, patient advocate, and fluent in Spanish. In-depth knowledge of Epic.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner, Corporate Health

Spartanburg Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
  • Primary Nurse Practitioner at two onsite health clinics in Spartanburg and Gaffney
  • Provide care for acute health issues, chronic health issues, work related injuries, return to work clearance, disease counseling, as well as educating in health prevention for employees at both onsite clinics
  • Facilitate Wellness program for 700+ employees; lead annual influenza vaccination clinic
  • Involved in all patient care including patient check in, vital signs, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referrals, and medication authorization
  • Serve as interpreter for Hispanic employees
  • Perform Onsite phlebotomy
  • Goal to meet employers' health and safety needs to promote safe and optimal workplace.

Registered Nurse, Step-down Cardiac Telemetry

Spartanburg Medical Center
07.2014 - 02.2022
  • Manage care of 4-5 patients with various medical conditions including patients with Arrhythmias, CHF, Pacemakers, open heart, hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic health issues
  • Provide comprehensive care services including treatment and medication administration, patient assessments, and care plan development
  • Utilize strong assessments skills and critical thinking
  • Educate patients on medication, diet, and health promotion
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare team including physicians, nurses, CCAs as well as family members
  • Preceptor: Train new nurses to unit both new graduates and experienced
  • Orient Resource nurses to unit
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence based practice implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Medical Assistant

Greenville Medical Care, P.A.
11.2008 - 05.2014
  • Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews
  • Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax, or web
  • Assist with medical procedures (EKG, blood sugar checks, vaccinations, and PFTs).

Education

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner -

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
01.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse -

University of South Carolina- Upstate
Spartanburg
01.2013

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

University of South Carolina- Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
01.2008

Skills

    • Diagnostic Testing
    • Healthcare management
    • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
    • Critical Thinking
    • Outpatient Care
    • Patient Rapport
      • Diagnosis and treatment
      • Patient Education
      • Acute Health Problems
      • Chronic Health Problems
      • Bilingual in Spanish
      • Electronic Charting

Personal Information

Title: MSN, APRN, FNP-C

References

  • Michelle Mathis, Manager, Spartanburg Medical Center, 864-596-9258
  • Dr. Ruffing, Supervising Physician, MGC Peachview, RRuffing@srhs.com
  • April Hart, Director, Spartanburg Medical Center, 864-849-9676
  • Debra McLennan, Unit Manager, Spartanburg Medical Center, 864-560-8264
  • Linda Hayes, NP, Spartanburg Regional, LHayes3@srhs.com

Certification

  • Certified AANP Family Nurse Practitioner - Current
  • APRN License #22577 - Current
  • DHEC Controlled Substance certification - Current
  • ACLS/BLS Certified - Current
  • Yearly Competencies - Current

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner, Corporate Health

Spartanburg Medical Center
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Step-down Cardiac Telemetry

Spartanburg Medical Center
07.2014 - 02.2022

Medical Assistant

Greenville Medical Care, P.A.
11.2008 - 05.2014

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner -

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse -

University of South Carolina- Upstate

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

University of South Carolina- Upstate

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