Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Skill Highlight
Licenses
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DESHONA MILLER

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in LTAC, General Med-Surg, and Med-Surg Rehabilitation environments. Skillfully in caring for both young and older adult patients with chronic and acute conditions. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Over 20 years of experience in healthcare has provided a variety of experience, which include clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
03.2013 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action. Patient to nurse ratio included 5 to 8 patients (average 6) per 12 hours shift.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Quality Assurance Manager -Retired

United States Air Force National Guard
05.2000 - 07.2021
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects
  • Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards

Registered Nurse

Baylor University Hospital
02.2011 - 12.2012

Registered Nurse

Mesquite Specialty Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2009

Registered Nurse

Houston Medical Center
03.2007 - 12.2007

Registered Nurse

Rush Specialty Hospital
02.2006 - 12.2006

Education

Nursing, ADN Clinical training program - Nursing

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
12.2005

Skills

  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Patient Assessments and Direct patient care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient and Family Education
  • EMR Systems

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, License number # 767263

Skill Highlight

  • Primarily responsible for providing professional nursing care and for carrying out the vision, mission, and quality of the medical facility
  • Experience in caring for patients with a variety of different illness : diabetes, stroke,cancer, and etc.
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Computerized charting
  • Infection control standards expert
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Administration of medication ( IV, subcutaneous, orally or intramuscular). IV drug therapy management
  • Strong communication and human service skills.
  • Gained leadership techniques through education and experience.
  • Work to provide patient safety and education ; prevent illness to the patients and help in their rehabilitation.
  • Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Supervise care provided by PCT's,LVN's,and other staff members
  • Coordinates plan of care with the patient, their family, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Performed assessment of patients and documentation ( head to toe assessments, actively listening, and monitoring ).
  • Administration of medication ( IV, subcutaneous, orally or intramuscular).
  • Provide treatment and personal care to patients ( Example : ADL's , wound cleaning/care,colostomy care).

Licenses

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association-RQI Healthcare Provider
  • Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, License number # 767263

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
03.2013 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse

Baylor University Hospital
02.2011 - 12.2012

Registered Nurse

Mesquite Specialty Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2009

Registered Nurse

Houston Medical Center
03.2007 - 12.2007

Registered Nurse

Rush Specialty Hospital
02.2006 - 12.2006

Quality Assurance Manager -Retired

United States Air Force National Guard
05.2000 - 07.2021

Nursing, ADN Clinical training program - Nursing

Meridian Community College
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, License number # 767263
DESHONA MILLER