Gidget Mills
Springfield,IL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
I have years of experiance in adult Pre anesthesia and Post Anesthesia and also Pediatric Pre Anesthesia and Post anesthesia. All while working at a Level 1 trauma center for the majority of my career. I've taken care of patients from age 5 days to 105 years old. I have a vast knowlege in almost all surgical procedures and comfortable taking care of all patients with a variety of needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, IL
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Stuart, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- 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.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
Saint Peters, MO
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve conditions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
HSHS St Johns Hospital
Springfield, IL
11.1990 - 11.2021
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05.2010
Skills
- Interpreting EKGs
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Sedation Management
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Patient Assessments
- Anesthetic Administration
- Chest tube monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Perioperative Management
- IV Fluid Administration
- Anesthesia Recovery
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- General Surgery
Accomplishments
ACL
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, PACU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
HSHS St Johns Hospital
11.1990 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College