McKayla Miller
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 1 year of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and unit managing. Skilled at multitasking, clinical judgement, prioritizing patient needs, and daily assignments. Hardworking, passionate, and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse and RN Student Nurse with strong organizational skills eager to secure an LPN position, and an RN position upon graduation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nursing Student- Clinical Rotations
Mercy Hospital, Phelps Health, Cox Health
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Administered medications safely by adhering to strict guidelines for dosage calculations, drug interactions, and side effect monitoring.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, promoting long-term health benefits.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, ensuring proper healing and reduced infection risks.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough and compassionate care during clinical rotations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunterra Springs Rehabilitation
02.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
Charge Nurse
Fassnight Medical Solutions
06.2023 - Current
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Charge Nurse
Staffamerica
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Texas County Technical College
Houston, MO04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Texas County Technical College
Houston, MO08.2023
General Education - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MOGeneral Education - Nursing
Drury University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Health Promotion
- Diabetes management
- Surgical care
- Mental health care
- Wound Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Punctual and Reliable
- Direct Patient Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- IV Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Missouri Driver's License
References
Carrie Hullinger BSN, RN
DON, Sunterra Springs- Springfield, MO.
(417) 332-5522
Samantha Day MSN, RN
ADON, Sunterra Springs, Springfield, MO.
Previous House Supervisor, Mercy Hospital - Lebanon, MO.
(417) 425-3488
Ashley Myres, RN
House Supervisor, GLWACH- Fort Leonard Wood MO.
(417) 217-0510
Timeline
Registered Nursing Student- Clinical Rotations
Mercy Hospital, Phelps Health, Cox Health
05.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunterra Springs Rehabilitation
02.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Fassnight Medical Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Staffamerica
01.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Texas County Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Texas County Technical College
General Education - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
General Education - Nursing
Drury University
- IV Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Missouri Driver's License
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