Latha Miller
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at HCA, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability in discharge planning and team coordination, leading to improved health outcomes. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support and mentoring staff, fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
HCA
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Coordinated with medical teams to address evolving patient needs and implement effective treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Charge Nurse
AMG Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.
Charge Nurse
Child Study & Treatment Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to adoption of innovative nursing practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Charge Nurse
UNMC Child Psychiatric Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques among staff, leading to improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
Charge Nurse
Covington Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 04.2021
Education
BSN RN - Nursing
TSU
Nashville, TN05.2009
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Team coordination
- Precepting
- Staff supervision
- Licensed RN
- Patient and family advocacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Telemetry monitoring
- Performing ekgs
- Patient relations
Timeline
RN
HCA
03.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
AMG Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse
Child Study & Treatment Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Charge Nurse
UNMC Child Psychiatric Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Charge Nurse
Covington Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 04.2021
BSN RN - Nursing
TSU
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