Akasha Miller
Rutherfordton,NC
Summary
Compassionate nurse dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role. 9 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-Surgical RN
Atrium Health Cleveland
02.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications to promote informed decisionmaking.
Assistant Director of Nursing/RN Floor Nurse
Willow Ridge Rehab
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Attended meetings with key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the Nursing Department.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
RN Staff Nurse
Willow Ridge Rehab
05.2015 - Current
- Managed post-operative care, including wound dressings, pain management and infection control measures.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
RN Staff Nurse
Rosecrest Retirement Community
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC12.2019
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC05.2015
High School Diploma -
R-S Central High School
Rutherfordton, NC05.2012
Skills
- Professional Development
- Quality Control
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Evaluation
- Patient Education
- Long-Term Care
- Nurse Education and Training
- Direct Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership and Guidance
- Risk Management
- Disease Control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Isolation precautions
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Medical-Surgical RN
Atrium Health Cleveland
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing/RN Floor Nurse
Willow Ridge Rehab
12.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Rosecrest Retirement Community
08.2019 - 12.2019
RN Staff Nurse
Willow Ridge Rehab
05.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Isothermal Community College
High School Diploma -
R-S Central High School