Autumn Mills
Madill,OK
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 13+ years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment and critical thinking. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital Medical Surgical
Ardmore, OK
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes and responding effectively to emergent situations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and preventive care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices in clinical procedures and patient interaction.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores and reduced readmission rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN
Mercy Memorial Hospital Med Surg, Mercy OBGYN
ARDMORE, OK
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
CNA/ CCMA/Phlebotomist
Mercy Memorial Hospital Med Surg, Mercy Clinic Primary Care
ARDMORE, OK
10.2012 - 01.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Elmbrook Nursing Home
Ardmore , OK
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK12-2024
Licenced Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore, OK12-2018
High School Diploma -
Dickson High School
Ardmore, OK05-2012
CCMA/CNA/PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION -
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore, OK05-2010
Skills
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Equipment Assembly
- Vital Signs Recording
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Medication Administration
- Performance Monitoring
- Team Building
- Procedure Explanation
- Specimen Collection
- Conditions Reporting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Wound Dressing
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Epic Systems
- Equipment Inspection
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Time Management
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- First Aid and CPR
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Responsible and Dependable
- Postpartum Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Critical Thinking
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient discharge
- Removing sutures
- EPIC software use
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Attention to Detail
- Data Analysis
- Feedback Acceptance
- Inventory Assessment
- Activity Scheduling
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nutrition and Diet
- Vital Signs Collection
- Observation Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Linen Replacements
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Calm Under Stress
- Catheter Care
- Meal Preparation
- Laboratory Testing
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- CPR Certification
- Family Education
- Patient Positioning
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Phlebotomy Training
- Wound Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Oral Hygiene
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Life Support
- Willingness to Learn
- Emotional Intelligence
- EMR Updating
- Biohazard Disposal
- Care Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Care Quality
- Surgical Preparation
- Caregiver Relations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Consistent Follow Through
- Fluid Measurement
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital Medical Surgical
01.2025 - Current
LPN
Mercy Memorial Hospital Med Surg, Mercy OBGYN
01.2019 - 01.2025
CNA/ CCMA/Phlebotomist
Mercy Memorial Hospital Med Surg, Mercy Clinic Primary Care
10.2012 - 01.2019
CNA
Elmbrook Nursing Home
05.2010 - 10.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Murray State College
Licenced Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Dickson High School
CCMA/CNA/PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION -
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center