CYNTHIA ARMSTRONG

• Caring for preterm neonates 32 weeks and above
• Caring for full term neonates diagnosed with sepsis, jaundice, TTN, RDS, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• Attending vaginal deliveries and cesareans as neonatal admission nurse
• Floating to support Pediatrics Unit as needed

• Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
• Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish and evaluate patient care plans.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on assessment of newborns 32 weeks and up on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Responded to emergency situations on labor unit as well as NICU with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Coordinated discharge planning education with parents/caregivers to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.

• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Advocated for patient and family needs by collaborating with interdisciplinary team for positive outcomes.
• Educated families of infants and preemies on health care needs, conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical needs.
• Coordinated discharge planning teaching to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Provided emotional support to families during difficult times.

Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

• Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit and Pediatrics 1989-1995
• Registered Nurse labor and delivery, mother/baby and nursery 1994-2009