Emily Armstrong
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner Student with extensive primary care experience at Alma Family Practice, PC. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and enhancing patient education. Demonstrated adaptability and effective interdisciplinary teamwork, leading to improved patient outcomes. Proficient in EMR documentation, ensuring accurate and efficient patient care management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Rotation-Nurse Practitioner Student
Alma Family Practice, PC
01.2025 - 04.2025
- 224 hours of primary care experience.
- Performed physical exams and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
- Completed routine annual physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from various acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided education to patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Utilized Aprima EMR system to document over 12 patient visits daily.
Clinical Rotation-Peds Nurse Practitioner Student
Scheurer Primary Care
05.2024 - 12.2024
- 280 hours of pediatric well and acute care.
- Conducted well-child exams and health screenings.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to caregivers and patients.
- Discussed care plans with caregivers and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Ordered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Clinical Rotation-Nurse Practitioner Student
Scheurer Primary Care
01.2024 - 04.2024
- 224 hours of primary care experience.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Utilized EPIC EMR system to document over 15 patient visits daily.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Ascension St. Mary's Hospital/MyMichigan Health
02.2021 - Current
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
Pain Management Office/Procedure Nurse
MyMichigan Health
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of medications and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from spinal injection procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms related to a multitude of pain disorders, including spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal radiculopathy, and other various pain disorders.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Surgical Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Park Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Hickory Haven
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05-2017
Skills
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate patient care
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Treatment plan development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient education
- Time management abilities
- Pain management
- Patient examinations
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- EMR Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, MI
4704329911 - Expires 6/13/2026
- Certified ACLS, AHA - Expires 7/31/2026
- Certified BLS, AHA - Expires 6/20/2025
Timeline
Clinical Rotation-Nurse Practitioner Student
Alma Family Practice, PC
01.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Rotation-Peds Nurse Practitioner Student
Scheurer Primary Care
05.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Rotation-Nurse Practitioner Student
Scheurer Primary Care
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pain Management Office/Procedure Nurse
MyMichigan Health
01.2022 - 03.2024
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Ascension St. Mary's Hospital/MyMichigan Health
02.2021 - Current
Surgical Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Park Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Hickory Haven
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan, Flint
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lansing Community College
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