MELANIE MILLER
Summary
An experienced charge nurse looking to further my career by advancing to a Leadership Assistant Management position, with the goal to inspire confidence in coworkers and provide patients and family members with knowledge based care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Excel in leadership and problem solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Aiming to always prioritize clear communication, patient advocacy, and upholding ethical standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Cox South Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Work in collaboration with bed control to complete appropriate patient assignments for the floor
- Complete floor audits, update patient assignments and acuity
- Assist hospital wide with port access, administrating oral, IV, and IM chemotherapy while cautiously monitoring for first signs of reactions and providing education to nurses, patients and family members
- Work in tandem with floor nurses to complete med passes and update plan of cares
Registered Nurse
Cox South Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
- Maintain personal compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update charge nurse and physician with observations and concerns
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Provide pharmacological & non pharmacological methods to keep dying patients comfortable, and family members educated on end of life process
Registered Nurse
Camp Barnabas
07.2021 - 07.2021
- For the duration of a summer camp term, worked with adolescents-adults with developmental and physical disabilities to create positive reinforcement plans, de-escalation techniques, manage and administer medications, and collaborate with physicians during clinic hours
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO05.2020
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Proficient in UKG Scheduling
- Experienced in Tele-Tracking and Care Compass navigation
- Competent in updating Excel and shared floor educational documents
- Upholds ethical standards
- Prioritize patient advocacy
- Straight forward and clear communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Flexibility to work in a multitasking environment
- Pursues ongoing growth of Oncology knowledge
- Works efficiently in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
- Ability to remain calm in times of crisis, and lead others with encouragement
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Cox South Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Camp Barnabas
07.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Cox South Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Missouri State University