Akiko Miles
Boonton,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Genesis Healthcare System, excelling in patient education and critical care. Skilled in medication and IV administration, I significantly improved patient safety protocols. Renowned for fostering trust through exceptional patient and family communication, I mentor new staff, enhancing team proficiency and patient outcomes.
Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Skilled nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Atlantic Health System
11.2014 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Staff Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Morris
Randolph, NJ05-2010
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Family education
- Patient management
- Critical care
- Emergency care
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Atlantic Health System
11.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
08.2010 - 06.2016
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Morris