Demeatrius A. Miller
Longwood,FL
Summary
Compassionate and driven licensed practical nurse with extensive hands-on expertise in patient care, medication management, and health monitoring. Thriving in fast-paced environments, I bring a strong sense of teamwork, adaptability, and a steady presence under pressure. A reputation for clear communication, sharp problem-solving skills, and genuine passion for patient advocacy sets me apart. Ready to make an immediate impact by delivering exceptional care and strengthening the heart of your healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake Apopka South
03.2022 - Current
- Ensured comfort and cleanliness in daily living activities.
- Managed medication administration with a focus on safety and correctness.
- Carefully recorded vital statistics including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ensured patient records remained accurate and current.
- Ensured proper wound care by changing dressings as required.
- Recognized patient concerns and documented changes in condition.
- Educate patients and families if desired by patient on health care plans and medication management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
AdventHealth Forest Lake Apopka South
01.2022 - Current
- Long-term acute care Float Tech, as well as Patient Sitter
- Knowledge of rehab equipment (Gate belt, Hoyer lift, and more)
- Resident's hospitality and attention to details
- Oral care with a suction canister
- Understand precautions, specimen collection, and diet specifications
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Patient Care Technician
North Florida Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Cardiac, Behavioral Health, Float Tech, as well as Patient Sitter
- Understands vitals, I and O’s documentation
- Telemetry Knowledge / Interpret rhythms and rates
- Great communications skills with patients and staff
- Understands bedside shift report and manners
- Display great medical teamwork
- Observation skills. Able to report changes in behavior or signs of changes in glucose levels.
Patient Care Technician
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Understands manual vitals I and O’s/ Normal O2’s
- Keep patients with good hygiene to help reduce infections
- Able to assist with patient mobility and TAPS (Turn and Position Schedule)
- Experience with cleaning trachea collars and ventilators
- Oral care with a suction canister
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Patient Care Technician
Monroe Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Understands Post-op and stroke CNA care
- Team player that helps incorporate ideas to help build the team.
- Completes documentation and shift duties.
- Patient ambulation assistance and cleaning skills
- Performs ADLs, vital signs, orthostatic vitals, I and O’s, blood glucose checks, hourly rounding, and plan of care at the bedside
- Understand precautions, specimen collection, CHG baths, and diet specifications
- Understands telemetry assistance
- Prepare bedrooms for oncoming post-op patients and surgical preparation
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Villages Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Knowledge of rehab equipment (Gate belt, Sara steady, Hoyer lift, and more)
- Communication skills to patients about ADLs, transfers, eating, and bowels
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Trained in catheter cleaning in preparation for a new catheter
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Feeding assistance with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and scheduled meals as needed
- Able to prepare and connect EKG equipment
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Health Science PN
Gwinnett Institute College / Meridian College
Orlando, Fl 12.2024
General Education Diploma - GED
Florida Department of Education
Gainesville, FL09.2008
Skills
- Administering medications
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- ADL assistance
- Caregiving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Caring for wounds
- Certified in CPR/AED
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- [Type] EMR software
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association; expires January 27, 2027
- State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, license #5266212; expires July 31, 2027
- State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license # 345167; expires May 31, 2026
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake Apopka South
03.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
AdventHealth Forest Lake Apopka South
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
North Florida Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2021
Patient Care Technician
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2019
Patient Care Technician
Monroe Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Villages Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2018
Practical Nursing Diploma - Health Science PN
Gwinnett Institute College / Meridian College
General Education Diploma - GED
Florida Department of Education
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