Anita L. Miller
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Seasoned Infusion Nurse with a proven track record at Baptist Hospital, adept in vascular device management and patient education. Excelled in delivering comprehensive care, including IV infusion treatments and patient assessments, while ensuring high standards of safety. Demonstrated leadership in educating patients and families, showcasing exceptional communication and technical skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Baptist Hspital
Pensacola, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members regarding care plans for patients receiving IV therapies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, rate of administration, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
- Performed venipuncture procedures when necessary for accessing central lines or port catheters.
- Contributed expertise in developing protocols related to safe delivery of infusion therapy services.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed throughout the entire infusion process.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations that occurred during an infusion procedure.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Conducted regular assessments on patients receiving infusions to ensure safety standards were met.
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients according to physician orders.
- Educated family members about the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments for their loved ones receiving IV therapies.
- Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Nurse
Davita Kidney Care
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for overseeing dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure
- Pre/post assessments, monitor and record patients' vitals, ensure that dialysis machines are set up correctly, and teach patients how to operate home dialysis machines
- Administer medications, vitamins, and/or antibiotics
- Monitor patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions
- Preparing and updating nursing care plans
- Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments
- Work with the Dialysis Technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly
- Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens
- Working closely with patients on Kidney Transplant options with education and lifestyle changes needed to move forward in the process
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Pensacola, Florida
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Responsible for overseeing dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure
- Pre/post assessments, monitor and record patients' vitals, ensure that dialysis machines are set up correctly, and teach patients how to operate home dialysis machines
- Administer medications, vitamins, and/or antibiotics
- Monitor patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions
- Preparing and updating nursing care plans
- Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments
- Work with the Dialysis Technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly
- Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens
Critical Care Tech II
Baptist Health of South Florida
, Florida
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Establish procedures and quality controls including documentation of all procedures in the medical record
- Assumes responsibility for orientation and training of new ED technicians, assisting them in learning the role as an effective member of the team and the patient care and technical responsibilities in accordance with established procedures and standards with accuracy and timeliness
- Understands role in all emergency situations and responds in accordance with emergency management plans and policies with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively
- Takes initiative to meet patient needs within the scope of the job description
- Played an effective role during codes and resuscitation efforts, tested visual acuity, effectively applied orthopedic devices including splints and OCL’s, performed EKG’s in Chest Pain Center, including medical and trauma patients, and placed peripheral IV’s and straight sticks for blood draws
- Educated patients before, during, and after medical treatment
Lead Paramedic
American Medical Response
Miami, Florida
06.2001 - 06.2015
- Respond to 911 calls and evaluate, treat, stabilize, monitor and transport patients (acute, chronic, terminal, and traumatic) to appropriate facility
- Initiate BLS and/or ALS support with critical patients requiring advanced treatment and interventions
- Insertion of IV catheters, Combi-tube, ET Tube, Naso-Gastric tube
- Administration of cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, sedative, and narcotics for pain relief
- Medication administration (PO, IM, IV, ET, SQ, IO, NEB, Rectal)
- EKG 12 lead monitoring, defibrillation, pacing, cardioversion
- Med-Com radio transmission to receiving facility
- Field Training Officer to newly hired EMT’s and Paramedics
- Instructor for Education Department
- Assisted in EVOC training
- Documentation and patient education
- Standby for Public Relations
- Assisted Police and Fire Rescue with forcible entry, Baker Acts, assaults, and DUI Evidence
Education
Nursing
Specialty Training Apprenticeship For Nurses
Ft. Walton Beach, FL04.2019
Associates of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04.2017
Associates in Science - Emergency Medical Services
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL07.2011
Skills
- Vascular Device Management
- Midline and PICC line care
- Electronic medical records
- Patient assessments
- Vital sign collection
- Blood transfusion
- Support and education
- Hydration therapy
- Medication administration
- Antibiotic administration
- Infusion pump operation
- Patient education
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- IV infusion treatments
- Intravenous therapy
- Infusion medication administration
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida
- Paramedic, State of Florida
- Emergency Medical Technician, State of Florida
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Baptist Hspital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Davita Kidney Care
10.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2019 - 10.2021
Critical Care Tech II
Baptist Health of South Florida
06.2015 - 10.2018
Lead Paramedic
American Medical Response
06.2001 - 06.2015
Nursing
Specialty Training Apprenticeship For Nurses
Associates of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associates in Science - Emergency Medical Services
Miami Dade College