JENNIFER ARMSTRONG
Fountain
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Common Spirit Health
Colorado Springs
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Health Services Administrator
El Paso County Criminal Justice Center
Colorado Springs
10.2022 - Current
- Guide and oversee medical, mental health and dental clinical staff to ensure healthcare compliant with ACA and NCCHC standards for incarcerated patients.
- Recruited and hired on-site personnel, including interviewing and selecting contract staff.
- Enforced policies to maintain compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards and avoid unnecessary liabilities arising from substandard care.
- Worked in unison with facility, regional and corporate management to consistently deliver on promised service standards.
- Perform nursing duties as needed to assist medical staff in complying with ACA and NCCHC standards of care.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
St Francis Hospital
Colorado Springs
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked with director on evaluating, counseling, coaching and developing nursing staff in line with high standards of patient care.
- Promoted multidisciplinary service coordination between nursing staff, medical professionals, pharmacy and laboratory teams.
- Investigated and reported significant medical errors and unanticipated outcomes resulting in patient harm.
- Collaborated with senior nursing leaders to develop, interpret, and optimize nursing policies and procedures.
- Performed nursing duties to support staff in providing outstanding patient care.
Manager of Surgical Suite/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat/Lethbridge
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed 48 bed Emergency Department, transferred to OR management to support ongoing management deficiencies.
- Organized and prioritized competing challenges in fast-paced environment.
- Created cooperative team environment that promoted high-performance standards and attainment of goals.
- Used interpersonal skills to confront tough issues and constructively resolve disagreements between employees.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech of Indiana
Greencastle05.2007
Skills
- Train employees
- Quality control
- Clinical care oversight
- Recruit well-qualified staff
Certification
- RN license-Colorado
- NRP
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Common Spirit Health
07.2024 - Current
Health Services Administrator
El Paso County Criminal Justice Center
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
St Francis Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
Manager of Surgical Suite/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Alberta Health Services
11.2019 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech of Indiana
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