MELISSA MILLER
Columbus
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Device Nurse
OhioHealth Group
Columbus
09.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients with cardiac rhythm management devices by mastering technical skills in device operation.
- Troubleshot device interrogation in collaboration with electrophysiologists to ensure accurate device performance.
- Provided professional nursing care in analyzing data for patients with implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop devices, while following established standards and practices.
- Evaluated patients with arrhythmias using nursing skills to identify symptoms and recommend care.
- Delivered patient education on cardiac devices and care strategies, increasing patient understanding and adherence.
- Performs interrogation, evaluation and reprogramming of all manufacturers' models of cardiac rhythm device management.
- Completes programming orders according to established protocols.
- Contributed to establishment of new technology protocols that enhanced clinical outcomes for patients.
- Mastering knowledge of various manufacturers devices and models
Nurse Navigator
OhioHealth Group
Columbus
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Assign new neurology consults to the appropriate neurologist after reviewing progress notes, imaging, orders, differential diagnoses, and past medical history.
- Coordinated care between bedside staff and neurology team to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Arranging and scheduling outpatient appointments for patients currently hospitalized.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, physicians, and co-workers to enhance care delivery.
- Delivered in-depth, individualized stroke education to patients and led group stroke education classes to improve patient understanding.
RN Case Manager
OhioHealth
Columbus
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Coordinated patient discharge with physicians, managed care agency, social work services, and families to ensure seamless transitions.
- Arranged primary care, hospice care, and medical equipment for discharges to home care, enhancing patient comfort and continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient requirements for safe transition to home care.
- Performed prior authorizations for medications.
Staff Nurse
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Displayed expert clinical skill in the assessment of Neurologically ill patients.
- Interpreted telemetry data in stroke patients to inform treatment decisions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Notified physicians of changes in patient status and coordinated necessary new orders.
- Precepted new nurses and acted as charge nurse for the floor.
- Delegated patient care tasks to non-licensed personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH09-2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH12-2011
Skills
- Device management
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Complex problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Attention to detail
Additional Information - License
Ohio MultiState License RN 379334
Timeline
Device Nurse
OhioHealth Group
09.2021 - Current
Nurse Navigator
OhioHealth Group
08.2017 - 09.2021
RN Case Manager
OhioHealth
08.2016 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Columbus State Community College