Matthew Miller
Temple,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, specializing in evidence-based medical-surgical care and critical thinking. Proven success as a CLABSI Champion, leading initiatives to improve patient safety through central line compliance and staff education. Skilled in intravenous therapy, wound care, and post-operative recovery, providing compassionate care to high-acuity patients. Prior experience as a travel LVN in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice care, and memory care settings, fostering adaptability and a holistic understanding of long-term patient needs. Adept at managing complex cases in fast-paced environments and collaborating across disciplines to enhance patient outcomes. Recognized for clinical excellence, strong leadership, and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit.
- Conduct thorough assessments, administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support discharge planning.
- Precept new graduate nurses and assist in onboarding new staff.
- Document care accurately using Epic EHR and adhere to Joint Commission and CMS quality standards.
- Serve as a Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Champion, promoting central line maintenance best practices, auditing line care compliance, and leading staff education to reduce bloodstream infections.
- Member of the Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) Committee, focused on preventing pressure injuries through early identification, staff training, and protocol optimization.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NurseDash
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care as a flexible, on-demand LVN across skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, and hospice units.
- Performed comprehensive medication administration and wound care in compliance with care plans and physician directives.
- Utilized Wound VAC therapy (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) for complex wound management and healing acceleration.
- Provided specialized support for residents with advanced dementia and end-of-life conditions, emphasizing dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with RNs, CNAs, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and timely reporting of status changes.
- Adapted quickly to diverse facility protocols, electronic charting systems, and varying patient acuity levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Clinical & Wound Care Skills
- Medication Administration (PO, IM, SubQ, Topical)
- Wound Care, Dressing Changes, and Pressure Ulcer Management
- Wound VAC / Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
- Tracheostomy and Oxygen Therapy
- Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration
- Foley Catheter Care and Insertion
- Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Infection Control and Isolation Techniques
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Behavioral Support
- Hospice and End-of-Life Care (Comfort-Focused Interventions)
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Patient Repositioning and Skin Integrity Maintenance
- Assistance with Feeding Tubes and Incontinence Care
- Facility-Specific EHR Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Communication via SBAR
- Patient and Family Education and Support
- Incident and Status Change Reporting
- Floating Between Facilities and Units with Ease
- Time Management During High Patient Loads
- Team Collaboration with RNs, CNAs, and Therapists
- Compassionate Care in Memory and Long-Term Units
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Manor Healthcare Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Directed and supervised CNAs and LVNs, ensuring safe, efficient care delivery aligned with resident needs and staffing levels
- Delegated assignments based on clinical judgment, staff competencies, and resident acuity
- Administered medications and maintained MAR accuracy in compliance with facility protocols
- Responded promptly to changes in resident condition, initiating physician notification and documentation protocols
- Collaborated with fellow charge nurses and unit managers to maintain consistency and continuity across shifts
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas A&M University Central Texas
Killeen, TX05-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05-2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Temple High
Temple, TX05-2019
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Preventive health
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded central line safety efforts as a CLABSI Champion, reducing infection risk through staff training, audits, and evidence-based practice
- Selected to serve on the HAPI Committee, leading initiatives that significantly decreased hospital-acquired pressure injuries through early intervention and protocol adherence
- Proficiently managed complex wound care cases, including Wound VAC (NPWT) therapy, improving healing outcomes in high-risk patient populations
- Consistently recognized by leadership for excellence in precepting new nurses, fostering clinical competence and confidence in fast-paced acute care environments
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) & Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Texas License #1079026 (Expires 11/30/2025)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (Current)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (Current)
- Wound VAC (NPWT) Proficiency – Demonstrated skill and clinical experience in negative pressure wound therapy
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
NurseDash
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Manor Healthcare Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas A&M University Central Texas
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Temple College
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification - Nursing
Temple College
High School Diploma -
Temple High
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