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Joy Miller

Cumberland,MD

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Interim HealthCare
Morgantown, WV
07.2016 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

LPN

Thomas B. Finan Center
Cumberland, MD
06.2011 - 07.2016
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, IVs and injections.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

LPN

Allegheny Nursing And Rehab Center
Cumberland, MD
05.2004 - 06.2011
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

GNA

Western Maryland Health
Cumberland, MD
05.2000 - 05.2004
  • Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
  • Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
  • Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.

GNA

Devlin Manor
Cumberland, MD
05.1997 - 05.2000
  • Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
  • Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
  • Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.

Sales Associate

Sears
Cumberland, MD
05.1995 - 05.1997
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

GNA

Dawn View
Fort Ashby, WV
06.1992 - 05.1995
  • Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
  • Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
  • Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.

Education

LPN Program - Nursing

Mineral County Technical Center
Keyser, WV
04.2004

High School Diploma -

Frankfort High School
Short Gap WV
05.1992

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Wound Dressing
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Sample Collection
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Patient Admission
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Medical History Documenting
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Patient Management
  • Seizure Precautions
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Patient Charting and Reporting
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance

Timeline

LPN

Interim HealthCare
07.2016 - Current

LPN

Thomas B. Finan Center
06.2011 - 07.2016

LPN

Allegheny Nursing And Rehab Center
05.2004 - 06.2011

GNA

Western Maryland Health
05.2000 - 05.2004

GNA

Devlin Manor
05.1997 - 05.2000

Sales Associate

Sears
05.1995 - 05.1997

GNA

Dawn View
06.1992 - 05.1995

LPN Program - Nursing

Mineral County Technical Center

High School Diploma -

Frankfort High School

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