Paula Armstrong
Eden
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong clinical background, exceptional interpersonal skills, and technical expertise. Proficient in EPIC charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and support. Committed to delivering high-quality care while maximizing efficiency. Dedicated leader prioritizing quality and striving for excellence in all aspects of healthcare delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wesley Long Community Hospital (Cone Health)
10.2003 - Current
- Primary responsibilities: To care for gastroenterological patients, post-general surgeries, gynecological surgeries, and bariatric surgeries, as well as medical and orthopedic patients.
- Serve as Charge Nurse on weekends
- Preceptor of new nursing graduates, new hire nurses, senior capstone nursing students from NCA&T and UNCG.
- Onboard New Hires: Nurse Techs, RNs, and Nurse Secretaries
- Member of Joint Service Practice Quality Council (JSPQC)- attend monthly meetings.
- Served as Chair of JSPQC for 2 years.
- Participate in Shared Governance for my unit.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements. Example, I participate in quarterly NDNQI Pressure Injury Prevalence rounds as a Wound Treatment Associate collecting data from patients charts and thorough assessment of a their skin condition identifying evidence of pressure injury, if any, and ensuring proper treatment and modalities are present to care for any existing damage and prevention of further damage.
- Member of Lean Management System Team collaborating an A3 project: “Sending Inpatients/E.D Patients to Surgery." 2019-2020
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues. Identifying estimated date of discharge (EDD) of remaining patients and reporting daily to leadership.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction. Example, serving as a champion for the Nurse Bundle initiative.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health Care
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Provided total care for tracheotomy-ventilation client 10-12 hours per week.
- Administered total care to 2 different clients while with Bayada Home Health.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
RN Floor Nurse
Morehead Memorial Hospital
06.1995 - 10.2003
- Primary Assignment: Orthopedic, Pediatric, Medical- Surgical population
- Secondary Assignments: Float to Post-Surgical Unit, Transitional Care (subacute), ICU, ED, and Birthing Center.
- Strategic Quality Management Representative: monitored patient teaching for specific diagnosis post discharge via phone; CHF, Diabetic, Orthopedic and Pediatric patients.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
12.2018
Associate Degree: Nursing -
Rockingham Community College
05.1995
Skills
- Qualified Observer
- Super user for EPIC software and updates
- Super user for Alaris Interoperability
- Super user for UKG Pro
- Champion for Nurse Bundle initiative
- Champion for Intentional Rounding initiative
- Wound Treatment Associate
- Ostomy Treatment Associate
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care: Champion for Commit to Connect initiative
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina, 2026
- BLS Certification, 2025
- Medical-Surgical Certification, ANCC, 2029
- Wound Treatment Associate Certified (WTA-C), WOCNCB, 2028
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society- UNCG
- North Carolina Nursing Scholarship
- Morehead Memorial Hospital Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Rockingham Community College
Affiliations
- North Carolina Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health Care
11.2013 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wesley Long Community Hospital (Cone Health)
10.2003 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Morehead Memorial Hospital
06.1995 - 10.2003
Associate Degree: Nursing -
Rockingham Community College
- Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina, 2026
- BLS Certification, 2025
- Medical-Surgical Certification, ANCC, 2029
- Wound Treatment Associate Certified (WTA-C), WOCNCB, 2028
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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