Pamela Miller
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Beverly Hospital
Montebello, CA
07.2010 - 09.2024
- Listened to patients' concerns, current symptoms and medical histories to triage health issues.
- Assisted Doctors with EGD's, Colonoscopies, ERCP's and PEGs.
- Communicated with care and compassion to help patients feel comfortable with procedures and increase compliance with health directives.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered IV medications and monitored patient during procedural sedation.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered intravenous moderate sedation to patients undergoing procedures.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Beverly Hospital
Montebello, CA
07.1989 - 07.2010
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members regarding patient care needs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and standards of practice in the clinical setting.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers across all levels of care within the hospital setting.
- Provided leadership to nursing staff through delegation of tasks and direction of workflow within the unit.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in order to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs associated with care delivery.
- Actively participated in daily safety huddles to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.
- Served as a resource person for newly hired nurses providing guidance on departmental policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations utilizing critical thinking skills while maintaining professional demeanor.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Diamond Bar, CA06.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06.1989
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1989 to present
- ACLS certification
Preceptor Nurse
Served as a preceptor for student nurses for Rio Hondo College nursing program
Served as a preceptor for student nurses for Mt Sac College nursing program
Custom
- Participated in Nursing Orientation teaching peritoneal dialysis, blood transfusions
- filled in as house supervisor
Timeline
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Beverly Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2024
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Beverly Hospital
07.1989 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Hondo College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1989 to present
- ACLS certification
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