Kileen Miller RN (RN2273396)

Trained in peripheral IV starts, ultra sound IV placement, access and care of central lines

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

This was a travel assignment, 13 weeks in length. I worked 7p to 7a. I was responsible for night time patient admission, assessments and medications utilizing CIWA and COWS protocols, as well as any emergencies that may have presented.

• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
• Performed lab tests and communicated results
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Closely monitored acute conditions
• Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews
• Delegated staff nurse duties
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
• Followed infection control procedures
• Assisted patients with daily functions
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels
• Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
• Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence

*Responsible for 20 plus bed unit of elderly gentlemen. Medication passes, emergency care and safe transport, wound care, Alzheimer's and dementia care. I left after ten months of employment only because I was offered a position at Berkshire Medical Center which was a great opportunity as a new nurse to increase my skill set.