Lisa Miles

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Expedited patient flow through the trauma bay by efficiently triaging incoming cases according to severity and prioritizing treatment accordingly.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, initiating appropriate interventions, and continuously monitoring patients'' conditions.
• Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Assessed healthcare needs to preserve optimal in-home functioning for clients.
• Coordinated and analyzed person-centered care plans based on level of care.
• Provided education, training and monitoring of all caregivers to perform tasks related to client ADLs and IADLs, basic wound care, and emergency procedures.
• Fostered excellence by being a hands-on mentor for clinical staff.
• Provided education on chronic and acute conditions for clients, families, and staff.
• Spearheaded obtaining CLIA certification.
• Created a first-aid initiative for the elderly including a kit with items appropriate for aging skin.
• Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding standards of care.
• Offered leadership, support, and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
• Coordinated ongoing staff development and continuing education for employees.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures.

• Assessed health care needs, monitored effectiveness and adjusted careplans to achieve desired outcomes after transition to an at-home setting.
• Comprehensive OASIS nursing assessments performed to evaluate, coordinate, and create patient-centered care plans.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, diagnoses and medications in easy-to-understand terms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
• Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.

• Skilled in ESI index, emergent care for all ages, versed in sterile technique and procedures
• Performed and interpreted EKGs, blood transfusions, lab draws, IV starts and port access,

TPA, heparin and multiple transfusions.

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
• Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
• Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.