Angela Miller
Naples,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking as well as working independently and with a team while prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
Lone Tree, CO
06.2016 - 01.2018
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
Lone Tree, CO
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with surgeons to prepare surgical instruments and ensure sterile environments.
- Assisted in post-operative recovery, providing care and support to patients.
- Instructed patients on pre-operative and post-operative care protocols to ensure optimal recovery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during recovery, monitoring vital signs and administering medications as needed.
Home Hospice Nurse
Private Care
Highlands Ranch, CO
07.2009 - 12.2009
- Provided compassionate patient care in home setting for pediatric patient, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services, addressing concerns and enhancing understanding of care processes.
Registered Nurse on Pediatric/Pediatric Oncology Unit
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Denver, CO
06.2006 - 07.2009
- Assumes care of general pediatric patients and pediatric oncology patients.
- Dispense ordered medications as well as chemotherapy and biotherapy.
- All general practice nursing procedures.
- Patient and family teaching regarding plan of care, patient diagnosis, medications and medication side effects, and procedures.
- Charge nurse to nursing staff on floor as needed.
- Preceptor to new graduate nurses and to nursing students.
- Frequently float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and manage care of up to two patients.
Nurse Intern on Progressive Care Unit
Swedish Medical Center
Englewood, CO
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Acquire patient history
- Educate patients about disease prevention and health promotion activities.
- Perform EKGs, lab blood draws, intravenous starts, blood glucose monitoring, telemetry monitoring.
- Patient care following cardiac surgery including early ambulation, incentive spirometer, turn, cough, deep breathing techniques and incision care.
- Clean and sterile urine collection.
- Routine vital signs and patient care.
Education
Associate, Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO01-2005
Skills
- Enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in challenging and competitive environments
- Certified in BLS for Healthcare Professionals
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Patient and family education
- IV administration
- Discharge planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Postoperative care
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
06.2016 - 01.2018
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
01.2010 - 08.2013
Home Hospice Nurse
Private Care
07.2009 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse on Pediatric/Pediatric Oncology Unit
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
06.2006 - 07.2009
Nurse Intern on Progressive Care Unit
Swedish Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2006
Associate, Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Arapahoe Community College