Ella Armstrong
Charleston,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Youth and Adolescent Psychiatry
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Provided immediate crisis intervention and use of de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and minimize need for restraint.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and health management strategies.
- Provided therapeutic communication and rapport building with children
- Performed blood draws, wound care, EKGs, UPTs, and UDSs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Nurse Tech, Telemetry
Hendrick Medical Center
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked up to taking on a full nursing load as I progressed through nursing school levels.
- Monitored vital signs, input and output, helped patients perform ADLs, provided nonpharmacological pain interventions, inserted and removed IV and Foley catheters.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety measures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for improved communication.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
Hostess
Razzoo's Cajun Café
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeted and seated guests in a timely manner, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen and waitstaff to coordinate service efforts.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving guest experiences during peak hours.
Daycare Teacher
Trinity Church Early Education Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered cognitive and social development in children.
- Monitored children's progress, providing feedback to parents regarding developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Abilene, TX05-2025
Nursing Prerequisites
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2023
RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Pediatrics, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, Spring 2025, 108 hours
- Med Surg, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, Spring 2025, 136 hours
- Labor and Delivery, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, Fall 2024, 8 hours
- Mother/Baby Unit, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, Fall 2024, 8 hours
- Telemetry Unit, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, Fall 2024, 12 hours
- Neurology Unit, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, Fall 2024, 12 hours
- Progressive Care Unit, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, Fall 2024, 24 hours
- Abilene Community Health Center, Abilene, TX, Summer 2024, 4 hours
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice John Middleton Unit, Abilene, TX, Summer 2024, 4 hours
- Oceans Behavioral Health Hospital, Abilene, TX, Summer 2024, 8 hours
- Hendrick Heart Failure Clinic, Abilene, TX, Summer 2024, 4 hours
Affiliations
- Preceptor, Charleston, SC, 2026-present
- 2N Shared Governance, Charleston, SC, 2025-present
- Texas Nursing Student Association Member, Abilene, TX, 2024- 2025
- Chi Omega Member, Lubbock, TX, 2020- 2023
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant, The Institute of Allied Healthcare
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association
- TeamSTEPPS, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Make-A-Wish Foundation, Volunteer, 2020, 2023
- South Plains Food Bank, Volunteer, 2022, 2022
- Abilene Community Garden, Volunteer, 2024, 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Youth and Adolescent Psychiatry
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2025 - Current
Nurse Tech, Telemetry
Hendrick Medical Center
05.2024 - 05.2025
Hostess
Razzoo's Cajun Café
06.2023 - 12.2023
Daycare Teacher
Trinity Church Early Education Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Nursing Prerequisites
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing