Kaitlyn Miller
South Vienna
Summary
Very motivated, organized and oriented individual. Can manage many tasks and projects within a timely fashion and completion. Problem solver and analytical thinker. Can communicate with all skill levels of business. Very team oriented and can perform task with minimal supervision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network
06.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Patient Care Assistant Emergency Room
Nationwide Children's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured the health and comfort of patients by performing procedures and explaining medical practices and processes
- Offered immediate assistance to assess needs and provide care in both emergency and routine paging situations
- Reduced the risk of infection for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment, and devices
- Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales or equipment
- Disinfected the equipment with appropriate cleaning products to reduce the risk of infection after each patient transport
- Performed EKG, Ear Irrigations, Basic Vitals and assisted nurse's with holding for lines
- Assisted in Trauma and Critical Care situations
- Used discretion and good judgment when it came to using company materials and supplies
- Gathered biological specimens for requested tests and prepared them for transport to the lab
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work
- Gave patients care based on their physical, psychological, educational, and safety needs
- Used pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines to assess patient vital signs and status in order to determine care needs
- Used devices and patient positioning techniques to reduce the risk of radiation exposure to staff and patients
- Kept track of important patient data and relayed it to healthcare staff in order to improve treatment planning and delivery
- Reduced the risk of infection for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment, and devices
- Improved my skills by actively participating in employee trainings and enrolling in classes to improve
- Immediately informed Registered Nurse of any unusual or urgent circumstances in the patients' condition or environment
- Cross-checked patient identifying information against records to maintain strict security, safety, and regulatory standards.
Patient Safety Assistant Inpatient Psychiatric
Nationwide Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Provide constant monitoring to patients for safety
- Assist patients with ADL's
- Provide assistance to RN and PCA as needed
- Accurately chart hourly events and unexpected events as they occur
- Collaborate with other members of care team to ensure safety precautions are met.
Education
Registered Nursing - Associate of Science -
Clark State College
Springfield, OH05.2024
General Transfer - Associate of Science -
Clark State College
Springfield, OH01.2021
High School -
Global Impact STEM Academy
Springfield, OH01.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
Certification
- Active STNA
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant Emergency Room
Nationwide Children's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Patient Safety Assistant Inpatient Psychiatric
Nationwide Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nursing - Associate of Science -
Clark State College
General Transfer - Associate of Science -
Clark State College
High School -
Global Impact STEM Academy
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