Mandy Miller
Arkansas City,KS
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Arkansas City, KS
06.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pratt Community College
Winfield05-2008
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Health care consultation
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Health screening
- Infectious disease control
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing plan development
- Medication administration
- Medication distribution
- IV setup
- Supply restocking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Taking vitals
- Intravenous therapy
- Setting up referrals
- Removing sutures
- Patient monitoring
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Appointment scheduling
- Emergency response
- Vascular care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pratt Community College
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