Kristi Miller
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Able 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.
I work and have good rapport with all the TOC orthopedic surgeons at the Orthopedic and Spine Tower in Preop at Huntsville Hospital since 2010.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
08.2008 - Current
- Pre-op patients for different types of orthopedic surgery according to the surgeons orders. I work with anesthesia for pain management assisting in nerve blocks for post operative pain.
- Conduct patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications via oral and IV safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring interventions.
- Discharge patients from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit giving surgeons discharge instructions, follow up appointments as well as physical therapy instructions as prescribed by the surgeon.
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Prepped patients for endoscopic procedures. Starting IV's and going over their medications and health history.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations after endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, advising adherence to discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse, Post-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Hospital
Birmingham, AL
05.2001 - 08.2004
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs according to the type of surgery. We cared for patients recovering from general surgery, ENT surgery, women's surgeries, plastic surgery, colorectal surgery, prostate surgery and renal surgery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications according to the care plan guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- BLS and ACLS certified
References
Susan Belcher, RN -CorVel
205-725-1134
Sarah Huntley, RN - Huntsville Hospital
(256) 612-7565
More references available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
08.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Huntsville Hospital Main
08.2004 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse, Post-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Hospital
05.2001 - 08.2004
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville