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Kaela Armstrong

Tallassee,AL

Summary

Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in [Type] patient support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Community Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Apprentice RN

Community Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Contributed towards a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
  • Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
  • Supported efficient operations during clinical rotations by completing assigned tasks promptly while adhering to established guidelines.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

House Cleaner

Jenny Davis
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Developed rapport with long-term clients, fostering loyalty and generating referrals to new customers seeking quality housecleaning services.
  • Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.

Education

Nursing

Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
08.2024

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Family Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Medication Administration
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Time Management
  • Patient evaluations
  • Task Prioritization
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient relationship building
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Reliability
  • Caregiving skills
  • Gastrointestinal Care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Behavioral Health
  • Wound Care
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Inpatient Care
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Documenting intake
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Goal Setting
  • CPR/AED
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient Care

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse Alabama Board of Nursing
  • RN Apprentice- Alabama Board of Nursing

Timeline

LPN

Community Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Apprentice RN

Community Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2022 - 12.2023

House Cleaner

Jenny Davis
01.2018 - 07.2020

Nursing

Central Alabama Community College

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