KAREN ARMAO

EDUCATION

State University of New York at Delhi, Delhi, New York

Master of Science in Health Administration, GPA 3.9/4.0, Expected Graduation date May 2020

Master of Science in Nursing Education, GPA 3.8/ 4.0, Graduated with Honors May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.7/4.0, Graduated with Honors, December 2013

Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, GPA 3.75/4.0, Graduated with Honors, May 2006

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Professional Nurse, New York State, since December 2006

• Wound Care Certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Cobleskill, New York

Nurse Manager, 2014 - Present
• Identify goals and opportunities for the inpatient care area consistent with organizational goals,
strategies and initiatives
• Hiring and retention of personnel, employee evaluations, performance improvement activities, and
participation in committees as assigned
Key Accomplishments:
• Development and facilitated Wound Care Program for nursing staff

Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Cobleskill, New York

Registered Nurse, 2009 - 2014
• Provided effective patient care delivery through nursing intervention, nursing assessment, patient
education, and patient care coordination
• Educated patients and families for pending procedures and treatments
Key Accomplishments:
• Developed and facilitated bedside hand-off report between emergency room and inpatient unit

Eden Park Nursing Home, Cobleskill, New York

Nurse Manager, 2006-2009
• Patient assessments, care planning, MDS completions, medication reviews, physical evaluation with
physicians, and patient advocate
Key Accomplishments:
• Initiated and facilitated The Residence Voice, a group involved in client advocacy

CONFERENCES
National Client & Executive Leadership Conference, Orlando Florida, November 2019
AONL Emerging Nurse Leader Institute Conference, Cooperstown New York, December 2019
Wild on Wounds National Conference, Las Vegas Nevada, September 2018
NYSPFP Regional Conferences: Unit: Based Safety: Engaging the Frontline, Syracuse New York, December
2017
Journey to Excellence Press Ganey National Client & Executive Leadership Conference, Orlando Florida,
November 2017

HONORS & AWARDS

2018, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing

2017 Bassett Nursing Research Evening Conference, Best Graduate Poster

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Nursing Association, 2015 - Present