Marcia Irmiter
Armstrong
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive hands-on experience providing quality direct and indirect patient care in nursing care centers and clinical environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Vue Care Center
Armstrong
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care plans.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of nursing stations and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Columbia Medical Group
Columbia
11.2017 - 03.2024
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
Indianola
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Provided wound care and assisted with medical procedures under supervision of RNs.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Hill Speciality Care Center
Osceola
11.2015 - 02.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
Indianola
11.2011 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
Fairmont
08.2000 - 10.2010
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Practical Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA07-2000
Skills
- Licensed practical nurse
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Samples collection
- Compassionate care
- Preventive care
- Geriatric care
- EMR / EHR
- Team collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
License Type: Licensed Practical Nurse
License Number: P54941
Issued 04/17/2024
Expires 09/15/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Vue Care Center
05.2024 - 05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Columbia Medical Group
11.2017 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
03.2016 - 11.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Hill Speciality Care Center
11.2015 - 02.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
11.2011 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
08.2000 - 10.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Practical Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College