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Kelly Miller

Mount Pleasant,AR

Summary

Arkansas-Licensed Practical Nurse offering 16+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Experience in a wide range of skill sets. Advocate for resident rights and emotional and physical wellbeing. Proficient in LTC, Memory Care Units and Transitional Care Units, SNF, Med Surg. Strives to provide the best individual quality care, while providing the most dignity and independence possible.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Floor Staff

White River Health Care Center
Batesville, AR
12.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician directives, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered approaches to health management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, improving overall treatment outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on medical procedures, fostering understanding and adherence to healthcare recommendations.
  • Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for patients and staff.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.

LPN Charge Nurse

Nursa
05.2024 - Current
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff to promote continuous improvement.
  • Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, increasing overall efficiency in care delivery.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.

LPN Charge Nurse

Shift Key
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
  • Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting to physicians.
  • Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices and procedures.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

LPN Charge Nurse

Boundary Waters Care Center/ MN Nursing Pool
Ely, MN
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point Click Care.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Travel LPN

Genie Healthcare
Duluth, MN
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications and treatments;taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.

LPN

World Wide Travel Staffing
Sliver Bay, MN
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

LPN Charge Nurse

Mother Of Mercy Campus Of Care
Avon, MN
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.

LPN Charge Nurse

Order Of St.Johns - University- Monastary
Collegeville, MN
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

LPN

St.Benedicts Senior Community
St.Cloud, MN
06.2019 - 11.2019

Medication administration, treatments, processed physician orders, stocked, Catheter, ostomy care, tube feeding, wound care, ect.

LPN Charge Nurse

Millac's Lake Health System
Onamia, MN
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.

Private Duty Nurse

Accurate Home Care
St.Cloud, MN
04.2017 - 12.2018

Trach and vent care, g tube care and feedings, medication administration, treatments, feeding, bathing, changing, incontinent care, activities.

LPN Charge Nurse

Highland Senior Living
Little Falls, MN
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

LPN Charge Nurse

Pierz Villa
Pierz , MN
02.2012 - 08.2017
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using paper charting and PCC.
  • Led and mentored many newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

TMA & CNA

Luthern Home
Little Falls , MN
04.2011 - 06.2012

Direct cares, ADL, activities, medication administration, bathing, weights, input and output, nail care.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN
05-2012

Skills

Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Patient Positioning and Transporting

Supporting Daily Living Needs

Examination and Test Preparation

Recording Vital Signs

Collecting Vitals

Conditions Reporting

Patient Engagement

Tracheostomy Care

Nursing Staff Supervision

Intramuscular Injections

Call Answering and Assistance

Tracheotomy Equipment

Work Planning and Coordination

Nursing Intervention Evaluations

Patient Admission

Assessing Residents

Local and State Regulations

Work Assignments

Pneumonia Vaccinations

Patient Rights

Patient Data Gathering

Preventable Diseases

Patient Medical Histories

Treatment Planning and Implementation

Catheter Monitoring

Inventory Assessments

Feedback Acceptance

Adaptable and Flexible

Quality Assessments

Sanitation and Sterilization

Dementia Knowledge and Care

Medical Paperwork Processing

Management Team Support

Postpartum Patient Care

Dietary Requirements and Restriction

Point Click Care, Matrix, Epic, R Tasks experienced

Mandated Reporter

Venerable Adult Proficent

Proficient in resident rights

Delegation of staff

Proficient in incident reports, injury, fall, etc

Promotes dignity and independence

Individual quality care

Ensure ordered diets and regulates fluid guidelines

Tubefeeding Proficient

Wound care experience

Vent and trach experience

First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified

Organization and prioritization skills

Customer Service

CPM Machine

Team Management

Supervision of staff

Team building

Re-educating staff

Bladder Scanning

Problem and Resolution

Ostomty Care

IV/ PICC flush care

Catheter insertion and care

Otoscope use and ear flush

Physical order processing

MAR and TAR Trained

DM educated

Emergency Procedures

Medication administration

Certification

  • BLS & AED CERTIFIED
  • Dementia Training
  • Trach & Vent Trained
  • Venerable Adult Training
  • Patient Right Trained
  • Covid and infection prevention Trained
  • Tube Feeding Trained
  • IV Trained
  • Completely Covid Vaccinated - 4 Injections
  • Flu vaccine 2026
  • 2 Step TB complete
  • All Vaccinations up to date.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - charge Nurse 2012- present Minnesota Certified License # 733539, Exp- 06/30/2026
  • Licensed Practical Nurse- Compact License: Arkansas: #229471 Exp-6/30/28
  • CPR/ AED/ BLS- Exp-4/27

Timeline

LPN Floor Staff

White River Health Care Center
12.2025 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Nursa
05.2024 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Boundary Waters Care Center/ MN Nursing Pool
09.2022 - 12.2022

Travel LPN

Genie Healthcare
06.2022 - 08.2022

LPN

World Wide Travel Staffing
01.2022 - 05.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Shift Key
06.2021 - 05.2024

LPN Charge Nurse

Mother Of Mercy Campus Of Care
06.2020 - 03.2021

LPN Charge Nurse

Order Of St.Johns - University- Monastary
06.2020 - 03.2021

LPN

St.Benedicts Senior Community
06.2019 - 11.2019

LPN Charge Nurse

Highland Senior Living
12.2017 - 07.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Millac's Lake Health System
07.2017 - 01.2019

Private Duty Nurse

Accurate Home Care
04.2017 - 12.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Pierz Villa
02.2012 - 08.2017

TMA & CNA

Luthern Home
04.2011 - 06.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Central Lakes College
Kelly Miller