Caron Armstrong

Experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse with a robust background in mental health assessment, care coordination, and geriatric care. Demonstrates expertise in dementia support and crisis intervention, providing comprehensive emotional support to patients and their families. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring holistic wellness through adaptive problem solving and clinical nursing practice. Skilled in medication administration and patient interaction, with a focus on health education and community outreach. Committed to advancing mental health awareness and enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated nursing care planning and decision making. Patient-focused nursing professional trained in optimum care, safety standards and documentation requirements. Confident in delivering treatments and conducting assessments to promote patient wellbeing and encourage recovery. Works great with colleagues and outside departments to coordinate safe, successful care.

• Mr, Gary, Collis, CNTW, clinical lead, Fairnington Centre, Hexham General Hospital, Corbridge Road, Hexham, NE46 1QJ, United Kingdom, 01434 612800, gary.collis@cntw.nhs.uk, True, 2019-01-01, 2021-03-01
• Nurse, Rian, West, Northumbria Healthcare, Team Manager, Mental health services for older people, North Tyneside hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29, United Kingdom, 0191 293 4178, 07967 813438, Rian.West@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk, True, 2021-09-01, 2021-11-01

• Facilitating learning and assessment in practice, Northumbria University, 5 days, 2013-01-01
• Mental capacity and DOLS, NHS, 1/2 DAY, 2019-01-01
• Medicines management, NHS, 1 HOUR, 2018-01-01
• Suicide training, NHS, 1 HOUR, 2018-01-01
• Personality disorder and awareness training, NHS, 2 hours, 2017-01-01
• Wellness recovery action plan, NHS, 2 DAYS, 2017-01-01
• Safeguarding adults, NHS, 2 HOURS, 2020-01-01
• Supervisor training, Northumbria University, 7.5 hours, 2021-01-01