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Nikki Armstrong
South Lebanon,OH
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at VITAS Healthcare, specializing in end-of-life care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and provide emotional support, ensuring compliance with hospice regulations. Skilled in medication administration and wound care, dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and dignity through collaborative teamwork.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Nurses Care Inc.
Centerville, Ohio
2025.11 - Current
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
VITAS Healthcare
Cincinnati, OH
2017.05 - 2025.07
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care in home settings while respecting patient wishes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques, emotional support, and disease management strategies.
- Documented patient progress and health changes accurately to maintain comprehensive records.
- Ensured compliance with hospice care regulations and best practices for quality service.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families throughout transitions.
- Participated in community outreach to raise awareness about hospice services.
LPN
Nurse Staffing Agency
Cincinnati, OH
2012.10 - 2017.05
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards in care settings.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LPN, Private Duty
The Thomas Family
Cincinnati, OH
2011.05 - 2012.09
- Facilitated daily living activities for the patient, enhancing comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with family to effectively address patient needs and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to family members during challenging situations.
- Ensured continuity of care by accurately relaying patient status to healthcare providers and family.
LPN Charge Nurse
Commonwealth of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
2004.09 - 2011.03
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and agency policies consistently.
- Performed wound care procedures such as dressing changes, debridement techniques and application of topical agents.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, medications, treatments, nutrition, and other healthcare topics.
- Monitored laboratory tests results and reported abnormal findings to appropriate practitioners promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information such as vital signs, treatments administered, medications prescribed and allergies noted.
- Evaluated patients' responses to treatments or interventions and modified plans accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding standards of nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support for patients during difficult times throughout their recovery process.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment protocols that met the individual needs of each patient.
- Actively sought out opportunities for professional growth through mentoring programs or workshops.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations involving a patient's health status or safety concerns.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment of physical condition, administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and providing comfort measures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Butler Tech
Fairfield, OH2004-06
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Caregiver training
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Medical equipment operation
- Medical documentation
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate care
- Hospice care
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Narcotic counting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Nurses Care Inc.
2025.11 - Current
LPN
VITAS Healthcare
2017.05 - 2025.07
LPN
Nurse Staffing Agency
2012.10 - 2017.05
LPN, Private Duty
The Thomas Family
2011.05 - 2012.09
LPN Charge Nurse
Commonwealth of Nursing
2004.09 - 2011.03
LPN - Nursing
Butler Tech