Lia Armstrong
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with strong orthopedic, spine and pain management experience at East Coast Surgery Center. Expert in sterile technique and patient positioning, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficient procedures. Adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
East Coast Surgery Center
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in both paper and electronic medical records, with attention to detail.
- Maintained proper sterile technique in the operating room.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT RN
Advent Health Palm Coast
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Observant of all patient conditions, ensuring that changes in status are recognized and addressed in a timely manner.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Advent Health
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Maximized time management skills caring for up to 16 patients at a time
- Monitored vital signs and recognized change in a patient's status
- Carefully followed aseptic technique and isolation protection to prevent spread of infection
INSURANCE AGENT
Trey Tully Allstate Insurance Agency
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Grew within an office from a secretary to an insurance agent, which grew into the opportunity to manage the office from 2019 to 2020.
- Trained multiple staff members.
- Developed exceptional time management skills.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Daytona State College
01.2022
Skills
- Sterile technique
- Strong orthopedic experience
- Patient positioning
- Electronic medical records
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- PALS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
East Coast Surgery Center
12.2023 - Current
PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT RN
Advent Health Palm Coast
02.2023 - 12.2023
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Advent Health
05.2021 - 02.2023
INSURANCE AGENT
Trey Tully Allstate Insurance Agency
05.2017 - 04.2020
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Daytona State College
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