Stacy Armstrong
Kendall
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse skilled in direct patient care, critical thinking, education, clinical judgement, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brockport Central School District
Brockport, NY
09.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and individual student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to develop health plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Conducted health screenings and maintained accurate medical records for compliance.
- Advocated for student health needs within the school community and beyond.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Provided health education to students, parents, and staff on various medical conditions and prevention strategies.
- Monitored student health and provided immediate care for injuries or illnesses.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures and first aid techniques.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, NY
01.2010 - Current
- Supervised labor and delivery team, ensuring optimal patient care and safety during childbirth.
- Coordinated with obstetricians and pediatricians to facilitate seamless delivery processes.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans tailored to individual needs, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on best practices in labor and delivery protocols to maintain high standards of care.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, responding swiftly to any abnormalities or emergencies.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester NY
2017 - 08.2018
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted with spinal procedures.
- Participated in new patient intake-questionnaire, VS, etc. as well as follow up appointments after procedures.
- Communicated with insurance companies regarding patient preauthorizations for medications/procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rochester Regional
Rochester, NY
07.2004 - 01.2010
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs, responding swiftly to changes in conditions and alerting healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management strategies.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the unit to optimize workflow.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards and improving patient outcomes.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
08.2007 - 12.2008
- Developed and implemented nursing curricula to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated clinical skills workshops to improve student competency and confidence.
- Assessed student performance through evaluations and constructive feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare facilities to secure clinical placement opportunities for students.
- Mentored nursing students, fostering professional development and critical thinking skills.
- Designed evaluation methods to measure educational program effectiveness and student progress.
- Engaged in faculty meetings to contribute to curriculum development and policy formulation.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brockport State University of New York
NY05-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brockport Central School District
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Rochester Regional Health System
01.2010 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Genesee Community College
08.2007 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rochester Regional
07.2004 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health System
2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brockport State University of New York