Joanna Miller
Ashland,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lehigh Valley Health Network, skilled in IV management and delivering compassionate patient care. Proven ability to lead nursing teams and enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Committed to educating families and ensuring safe recovery for diverse populations.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
04.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Adjunct Instructor
EMI
02.2022 - Current
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
Paramedic
Schuylkill EMS
05.2017 - Current
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
EMT
Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance
11.2015 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA09-2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA09-2021
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2017
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
McCanns School of Business And Technology
Hazleton, PA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA05-2015
Skills
- Health care consultation
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- Infant CPR certified
- Direct nursing care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Family and patient support
- Licensed RN
- Physical assessments
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care triage
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medical assessment
- Team coordination
- Professional bedside manner
Accomplishments
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- CPR Certified
- Licensed Paramedic- National Registry
- Licensed Prehospital Registered Nurse- Pennsylvania
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
04.2022 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
EMI
02.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Schuylkill EMS
05.2017 - Current
EMT
Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance
11.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Capella University
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
McCanns School of Business And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
DeSales University
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