Leslie Miller
Rockingham,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 25+ years experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent clinical service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
Rockingham County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Supervised and supported 5 school nurses
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new school nurses, substitute nurses, and student nurses
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Provided nursing services for school of 750+ students
- Developed care plans, made referrals, and participated in IEP and 504 meetings
- Educated and trained staff at 5 schools on: medication administration, diabetic care, seizure care, anaphylaxis
- Ordered equipment and supplies for 10 school clinics
- Conducted yearly CPR/AED/First Aid training for teachers
- Recognized and responded to medical emergencies
Registered Nurse
Sunnyside Retirement Community
07.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for 20 - 60 residents, stabilized residents, responded to emergencies, and determined next course of action
- Communicated with physicians, family members, and administrators regarding residents' health conditions
- Supervised nurse aides and registered medication aides
Registered Nurse, Family Birthplace
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2010
- Provided direct patient care to newborns, postpartum mothers, and gynecological surgery patients
- Administered vaccines, blood products, and IV medications
- Recognized and treated emergency situations in newborns, postpartum mothers, and surgical patients
- Provided extensive education to families regarding newborn and postpartum care
Registered Nurse
Allergy & Asthma Associates Of Virginia
02.2002 - 10.2005
- Administered 100+ allergy injections daily and monitored patients for adverse reactions
- Recognized patients experiencing allergic reactions and promptly delivered emergency treatment
- Maintained extracts and developed system whereby expired vials could be easily identified and removed
Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager
Emergicare
07.1998 - 12.1999
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in an urgent care setting, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses and radiologic technicians
- Collected, prepared, and tested laboratory specimens
- Conducted required lab performance tests and quality controls
- Inventoried, ordered, and kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, pharmacy, and lab to meet patient loads
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Organized and provided care to patients undergoing various therapies and procedures while maintaining patient comfort
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes and monitored responses
- Managed feeding tubes, NG tubes, drains, wound vacuums, and urinary catheters
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1997
Skills
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Care Plan Development
- EMR: Epic, SchoolCare, PointClickCare
Certification
Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
Affiliations
National Association of School Nurses
Medical Reserve Corps of Virginia
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunnyside Retirement Community
07.2022 - Current
School Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
Rockingham County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Family Birthplace
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse
Allergy & Asthma Associates Of Virginia
02.2002 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager
Emergicare
07.1998 - 12.1999
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
06.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University