Leigh Miller
Registered Nurse
Odon,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Experienced in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
IU Health
08.2022 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks. Charge Nurse since December 2022.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
02.2018 - Current
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Travel Nurse
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Epic Health Services
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities
- Provided patient education.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Daviess Community Hospital
01.2008 - 11.2014
- Triaged patient issues to maximize efficiency
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and
- Paget's disease
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loogootee Nursing Center
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
08.2003 - 09.2006
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Collected biological samples for laboratory tests
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories
- Transported patients to and from different departments
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for five patients per shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN07.2022
Practical Nursing Certificate: Nursing -
Vincennes University
2003
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Physical Assessment
- Staff Supervision as Charge Nurse
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- ER Experience limited to boarding of patients awaiting beds
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- EMR Systems; Epic and Cerner
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mental Health Care
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to numerous patients and attained six Daisy nomination.
- Achieved role of Charge Nurse after three months as a new Registered Nurse by showing excellent leadership skills.
Certification
ACLS American Heart Association
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health
07.2019 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
02.2018 - Current
Travel Nurse
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
06.2017 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Epic Health Services
11.2014 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Daviess Community Hospital
01.2008 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loogootee Nursing Center
01.2006 - 08.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
08.2003 - 09.2006
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Practical Nursing Certificate: Nursing -
Vincennes University