Nicole Armstrong
Belle Vernon
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at AHN Jefferson Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to educating patients and families, fostering independence, and mentoring new staff to ensure high-quality care.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AHN Jefferson Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report significant changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educate patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and improve quality of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
CNA
AHN Jefferson Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to maintain accurate patient records.
- Assisted nursing staff in implementing care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on procedures and protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05-2022
Associates Degree in Allied Health - Nursing
Clarion University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Jefferson Hills, PA06-2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Steel Center Vocational Technical School
Jefferson Hills, PA06-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AHN Jefferson Hospital
08.2022 - Current
CNA
AHN Jefferson Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2022
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Associates Degree in Allied Health - Nursing
Clarion University
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Steel Center Vocational Technical School