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Courtney Miller

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

Nomad Health
Mount Pleasant, IA
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Staff Nurse

Mercy One Medical Center
Des Moines , IA
10.2020 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.

Rounding Nurse

Iowa Orthopedics
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2014 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records documenting nursing assessments, treatments provided and changes in condition or behavior observed during rounds.
  • Served as a resource person for staff members providing guidance on complex clinical issues.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Travel Registered Nurse

Uniti Med
Mt Pleasant, Iowa
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.

Travel Registered Nurse

Uniti Med
West Burlington, Iowa
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
  • Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.

Home Health Nurse

Mercy Home Health
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2016 - 10.2020
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
  • Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
  • Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.

Staff Nurse

Mercy One Medical Center
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2009 - 08.2014
  • Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA
05-2009

Associate of Science -

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
05-2005

Associate of Arts -

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
05-2000

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Care Plan Development
  • Wound Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Nomad Health
03.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Uniti Med
02.2022 - 06.2022

Travel Registered Nurse

Uniti Med
02.2021 - 07.2021

Staff Nurse

Mercy One Medical Center
10.2020 - Current

Home Health Nurse

Mercy Home Health
08.2016 - 10.2020

Rounding Nurse

Iowa Orthopedics
08.2014 - Current

Staff Nurse

Mercy One Medical Center
08.2009 - 08.2014

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Ellsworth Community College

Associate of Science -

North Iowa Area Community College

Associate of Arts -

North Iowa Area Community College
Courtney Miller