Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
BLS
Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
Goals
Interests
Timeline

Heather Miller

IU HEALTH Pulmonology and Infectious Disease
Spencer,IN
30
years of professional experience

Compassionate healthcare professional with over 20 years of nursing, expertise in patient care and critical thinking. Leverages medical knowledge to manage complex conditions. Collaborates effectively with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to patient and company needs. Skilled in patient care management, resourceful, and ensuring reliable support throughout the care continuum.

Work History

RN Remote - Hybrid position

7 Years 6 Months
IU HEALTH Pulmonology and Infectious Disease | 04.2019 - Current
  • Pulmonary and infectious disease out-patient clinic. Direct provider support and patient management.
  • Phone triage
  • Manage patient portal messages
  • Prescription refills
  • I currently manage all medication prior authorizations/appeals, coordinating medication assistance, specialty medication coordination, to include: pulmonary biologic injectables and nebulizer medications
  • I speak with insurance companies, local pharmacies and specialty pharmacies and coordinate medication deliveries
  • Coordinate patient scheduling for in-clinic education and first injection monitoring for patients starting new biologic medication.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health practices.

Case Management RN - 100% remote position

3 Years 2 Months
HUMANA | 02.2016 - 04.2019
  • Held multi-state nursing licensures during employment with Humana.
  • Led patient assessments and care planning to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and professional growth.

Registered Nurse

10 Years 3 Months
Franciscan Health | 11.2005 - 02.2016
  • Cared and managed patients on cardiac step down and SICU post cardio-thoracic open heart surgery
  • When needed, I worked the adult ICU and PACU recovery
  • Picked up hours with the pain clinic and provided post procedure education
  • Delivered high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.

MOS 88 MIC (truck driver)

10 Years 4 Months
UNITED STATES ARMY | 06.1996 - 10.2006
  • Operated military transport vehicles
  • Transportation unit in Madison, WI and a headquarters unit in Milwaukee, WI (prior to deployment)
  • Deployed to Iraq (OIF and OEF) from June 2004 to June 2005.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Western Governors University | Millcreek, UT | 05-2019

I received my BSN degree spring of 2019

Associates Degree - Nursing

CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY | MILWAUKEE, WI | 05-2004
  • ADN
  • Received Associates Degree in Nursing.

Skills

Patient assessments
Case coordinationnn
Medication Prior authorizations and appeals
Direct patient care (including telephonic care)
Documentation
Patient education (specialty medication administration and education)
Strong clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy

BLS

Current certification

Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)

Indiana nursing license, including compact

Goals

Short-term goal: obtain case management certification and complete a parish nursing certificate. Long-term goal: complete a masters program

Interests

Hello! I am married and have 2 children. As a family
we enjoy being outdoors
hunting
fishing
and working with our animals.

Timeline

RN Remote - Hybrid position

IU HEALTH Pulmonology and Infectious Disease
04.2019 - CurrentRead More

Case Management RN - 100% remote position

HUMANA
02.2016 - 04.2019Read More

Registered Nurse

Franciscan Health
11.2005 - 02.2016Read More

MOS 88 MIC (truck driver)

UNITED STATES ARMY
06.1996 - 10.2006Read More

Western Governors University

BSN from Nursing
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CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY

Associates Degree from Nursing
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Heather Miller