Hi, I’m
Lea Ann Armstrong
RN MSN
Wichita,KS
Summary
Results-driven Nurse Manager with expertise in fostering teamwork and driving quality improvement initiatives. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical excellence.
I am focused and I am a dynamic healthcare leader that is open to learning new things to help where and when I can to make things better for my community.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Ascension Rehabilitaion Hospital Wichita, KS
Nurse Manager
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Led nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Fostered a supportive work environment, promoting teamwork and employee retention initiatives.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and staff development.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed 58 nurses and PCT's and nursing activities in 30-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Abay Neuroscience CenterWichita, KS
Nurse Practitioner for Neuro Surgery
06.2002 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Educate patients and families on neurological conditions and treatment options.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress to adjust care plans effectively.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to inform clinical decision-making processes.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Dr Valerie Creswell Infection DiseaseWichita, KS
Registered Nurse
10.2000 - 06.2002
Education
Independence High SchoolIndependence, KS
High School Diploma
Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS
Master of Science from Nursing Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
12-2002
Friends UniversityWichita, KS
Bachelor of Arts from Human Resources Management
05-1995
Labette Community CollegParsons, KS
Associate of Science from Nursing
12-1984
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Policy development
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Clinical supervision
- Staff development
- Conflict management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Task delegation
- Motivational skills
- Care delivery
- Medication tracking
- Nursing team oversight
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Patient condition monitoring
- Patient care assessment
- Unit oversight
- Preventive health
- Acute care expertise
- Nursing consultation
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Ascension Rehabilitaion Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner for Neuro Surgery
Abay Neuroscience Center
06.2002 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Dr Valerie Creswell Infection Disease
10.2000 - 06.2002
Independence High School
High School Diploma
Wichita State University
Master of Science from Nursing Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Friends University
Bachelor of Arts from Human Resources Management
Labette Community Colleg
Associate of Science from Nursing