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LEILA MILLER

Janesville,WI

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and works well with diverse patient populations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Agrace HospiceCare Inc.
10.2018 - Current
  • Provide care to terminally ill patients in inpatient unit
  • Perform complicated symptom management to patients coping with end of life complications
  • Administer prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Complete detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
  • Collaborate with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
  • Trained new hires in bedside procedures and handling patients
  • Prepares work schedules and delegates nursing assignments
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Beloit Health System
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team caring for critically ill patients
  • Educated patients and family while providing caring support to meet the patient's needs
  • Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
  • Safely administered medications intravenously, oral, subcutaneously, intramuscular, and topical
  • Monitor patients for side effects and adverse reactions
  • Assess telemetry strips and performs EKGs as needed
  • Initiated IV access and maintained lines
  • Maintenance of tube feedings, indwelling catheter systems, and oxygenation devices.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Medical Records Clerk

Mercy Health Systems
01.2002 - 06.2018
  • Increased accuracy of patient data entry through meticulous attention to detail and cross-referencing information.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients transferring between facilities, coordinating release of their medical records following all legal requirements.
  • Responded effectively to requests for medical records from legal representatives, insurance companies, and other authorized parties in a timely manner.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy Health System
08.1997 - 01.2002
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing - Registered Nurse

Blackhawk Technical College
JANESVILLE, WI
05.2018

Skills

  • Medical assessment
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Data Collection
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • High level of autonomy
  • Medication Distribution
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Agrace HospiceCare Inc.
10.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Beloit Health System
06.2018 - 01.2019

Medical Records Clerk

Mercy Health Systems
01.2002 - 06.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy Health System
08.1997 - 01.2002

Associate of Science: Nursing - Registered Nurse

Blackhawk Technical College

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