Leslie Miles
Clinical Nurse II
Plymouth Meeting,PA
Summary
Registered nurse with 10+ years of healthcare experience providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. Posses a strong background in conducting laboratory tests, observing and reporting patient conditions, administering a multitude of medications and specified treatments. Proficient at monitoring all aspects of of patient care including nutrition and physical activity. Posses a strong knowledge of telemetry and telemetry equipment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Nursing Fellowship
Penn Rehab At Rittenhouse
Philadelphia, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Rehab At Rittenhouse
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2019 - Current
- Charge Nurse of a 18 bed long term acute care unit
- Attend daily interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and plan of care with goals
- Monitor and document patient progress during mechanical ventilation weans and Tracheostomy trials
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of medically complex patients in challenging long term acute care environment.
- Used Penn Chart to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Agency Registered Nurse
GHR
Plymouth Meeting , PA
09.2022 - Current
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, heart and kidney problems.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Used Cerner to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse , Agency
Becker Technical Staffing
Merion , Pennsylvania
11.2020 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Charge Nurse (RN)
WELLPATH, SCI CHESTER
Chester , Pennsylvania
09.2017 - Current
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIAAssociate of Science - Nursing
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY
Science and Technology
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA
Skills
Charge NurseAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Basic Life Support (CPR)Wound Treatment AssociateTelemetry certifiedIntermittent scheduling coordinator
Tracheostomy Care
Intravenous therapy
Team Lead Fellowship
Accomplishments
- Nominee for the Distinguished Nurse Clinician Academy "2023"
- Nursing Excellence Award recipient "Rosalyn J. Watts" Award for Community Patient Family Relationships "April 2021"
- Patient Safety Advocate Award recipient "March 2021"
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse
GHR
09.2022 - Current
Team Lead Nursing Fellowship
Penn Rehab At Rittenhouse
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse , Agency
Becker Technical Staffing
11.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
Penn Rehab At Rittenhouse
01.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse (RN)
WELLPATH, SCI CHESTER
09.2017 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY
Science and Technology
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA