Jaymie Miller
Old Orchard Beach,ME
Summary
Results-oriented Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in patient care. Proven ability to triage effectively, educate families, and advocate for patients, ensuring high-quality care and positive health outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maine Health Primary Care Portland
Portland, ME
12.2018 - Current
- Use skills to triage patients by phone providing instructions and recommendations for safest care based on evidence based triage protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock Keene
Keene, NH
09.2005 - 11.2018
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care standards.
Registered Nurse
Cheshire Medical Center
Keene, NH
07.2003 - 09.2005
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process enhancement within the nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
07.2000 - 07.2003
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, enhancing understanding of treatment processes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital policies, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring comprehensive support throughout care continuum.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suffern High School
Suffern, NYBachelor's Science of Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Indiana University
Kokomo, IN05-2000
Skills
- Patient assessments by phone or in office
- Documentation and charting in electronic medical record
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocate
- Family education
- Precepting of new nurses
- High level of autonomy
- Medical assessment
- Call triaging
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Ambulatory Care Nurses
Certification
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AAACN)- expires 11/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maine Health Primary Care Portland
12.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock Keene
09.2005 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Cheshire Medical Center
07.2003 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center
07.2000 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Suffern High School
Bachelor's Science of Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Indiana University