Barbara Ann Miller
Mt Hood Parkdale,OR
Summary
Resourceful RN possessing excellent work ethic, compassion and commendable interpersonal skills. Monitors vitals, prepares operating rooms and provides pre- and post-operative care to 10 patients in med-surge care. Self-motivated individual with expertise in all areas of Medical Surgical. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
Don Miller Farms LLC
11.2006 - 12.2023
- Founded and managed Small Farm business, growing revenue to $250. in first year.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Legacy Meredian Park Hospital
01.1992 - 01.2009
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurses Inc., An OR Nurses Nationwide
01.1990 - 01.2009
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
No Degree - Certification in Operating Room
Clark College
Vancouver, WA1992
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Clark College
Vancouver, WA09.1991
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Anthropology
Portland State University
Portland, OR1983
Skills
- Business Development
- Hiring and Staffing
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Pain Management Techniques
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Cognitive Psychology
- Operational Standards
- Family Guidance
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- General Surgery
- Operation Preparation
- Patient Admission
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentor
- Articulate Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You live out the confusions until they become clear.
AnaÏs Nin
Timeline
Owner/Manager
Don Miller Farms LLC
11.2006 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Legacy Meredian Park Hospital
01.1992 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurses Inc., An OR Nurses Nationwide
01.1990 - 01.2009
No Degree - Certification in Operating Room
Clark College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Clark College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Anthropology
Portland State University
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