Tammy Armstrong
Vital Core Health Strategies
Lakeville,MA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in correctional health, critical care, emergency response, patient assessments, telemetry monitoring, and medication administration. Skilled in triage, clinical judgment, EMR documentation, and team coordination. Known for managing urgent needs, supporting treatment plans, and improving patient safety.
Work History
Registered Nurse- Old Colony Corrections
3 Years 3 Months- Responded to emergencies, initiated interventions, and communicated critical findings promptly.
- Triaged acute complaints and prioritized care for urgent clinical needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and updated nursing care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments while ensuring MAR accuracy and compliance.
- Documented patient conditions, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Coordinated with providers to implement orders and monitor changes in patient status.
- Educated patients on medications, chronic conditions, and self-care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Telephone triage for Cardiology patients and collaborated plan of care with the Cardiologists.
- Scheduled cardiology testing such as Echocardiograms, Stress Tests, Holter/Event monitors and Carotid U/S, while ensuring the ICD codes were appropriate for the specific tests ordered.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and prioritized care plans for correctional patient populations.
- Triaged sick-call requests and coordinated timely interventions for acute and chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
5 Months- Telephone triage for Cardiology and primary care patients in an outpatient setting.
- Assessed acute and chronically ill patient concerns/symptoms and then coordinated a plan of care with the provider based on the patients' relayed information.
- Scheduled outpatient cardiac catheterizations, transesophageal echocardiograms, and cardioversions with the local hospitals, and provided pre/post procedure teaching to the patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse-CPCU, Chest Pain Center, ED
8 Years 11 Months- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care plans for diverse acute-care cases.
- Administered medications and monitored responses to support safe, accurate treatment.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and case management teams.
- Provided care and management for patients presenting to the Emergency room with chest pain.
- Implemented infection-control and safety protocols to reduce clinical risk.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Licensed RN
ACLS certification
Critical care
Acute care expertise
Cardiac care
Patient assessments
Infection control measures
Wound care
Intravenous therapy
Telemetry monitoring
Performing ekgs
Telephone triage
Cardiac patient education
Time management
Acute care nursing
Precepting
Problem-solving
Managing deadlines
Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Basic Critical Care Training - 2008- Needed for Cardiac PCU.
- Basic Life Support & ACLS- Exp2028
- 12- Ekg and Telemetry Certified- 2008
- Registered Nurse License- MA- RN2319741 Exp 06/2028
- Registered Nurse License- FL- RN9275362 Exp 06/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Old Colony Corrections
Vital Core Health Strategies
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Compass Medical P.C
08.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
Mass General Brigham Cardiology
01.2021 - 06.2021Read More
Registered Nurse-CPCU, Chest Pain Center, ED
Orlando Health
05.2008 - 04.2017Read More
Florida State College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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