Jennifer Miller
Garland
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with a strong background in Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic nursing. A willingness to learn and grow in new and challenging environments. Proven track record of effectively managing patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and wound care. Committed to attending to patient needs and identifying possible medical issues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
02.2022 - Current
- Monitoring patient progress and responding to medical emergencies
- Administration of intravenous fluids and medications
- Managing patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
- Coordinating patient care with team members
- Providing wound care
- Ensuring implementation of proper safety procedures
- Providing education to patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques
Staff Nurse Surgical/Orthopedic Team
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital sign parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Light Mayo Regional Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nurse
Beal College
Bangor, ME08.2020
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Beal College
Bangor, Me.04.2001
High School Diploma -
Dexter Regional High School
Dexter, ME06.1997
Skills
- Intake and discharge
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Patient Care
- Infection Conrol
- Medical History documentation
- Monitoring supplies and ensuring that medications are properly secured
- Epic and Meditech EMR
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored vital signs and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration. Provided detailed patient assessments.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Trained in CPR and First Aid
- Direct and effective communication with Medical Providers and Nursing Team.
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association - Current
Beal College Cohort 2 President
Responsibilities included communication between Cohort peers and Beal College professors. I helped my Cohort to coordinate the fundraising necessary for our Pinning Ceremony. When COVID-19 hit it was decided that my Cohort would donate the funds to Westgate Manor in Bangor, ME. Monies raised were used for residents as well as nursing staff.
Timeline
Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
02.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse Surgical/Orthopedic Team
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Light Mayo Regional Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nurse
Beal College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Beal College
High School Diploma -
Dexter Regional High School