Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Licensure
Certification
Timeline
MELISSA R. MILLER

MELISSA R. MILLER

Prairieville,LA

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with 29 years of acute care experience and 10 years of cardiac specialization. Known for strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and patient-centered care. Proven ability to independently manage high-acuity patients, including in telemetry, cardiac step-down, and mother-baby settings. Recognized as a Daisy Award nominee and certified in Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN). Highly adaptable, tech-savvy, and experienced in documentation systems and remote collaboration.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse

Woman’s Hospital
06.2016 - Current
  • Delivered care to post-partum women and newborns in a large, fast-paced unit
  • Managed patients with post-partal complications including hypertension, diabetes, hemorrhage, and wound infections
  • Provided newborn screenings and care for late preterm infants with feeding and temperature maintenance needs
  • Utilized Meditech with CPOE for documentation and order management
  • Served as a preceptor for newly hired RNs

Registered Nurse – Telemetry/Charge Nurse

Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Managed telemetry patients including post-PTCA, CABG, CHF, COPD, and diabetes
  • Functioned as both floor and night charge nurse in a high-acuity unit
  • Led patient education and discharge coordination
  • Used Paragon EMR with CPOE orders for documentation and care planning

LPN / RN – Contract Nurse

Advantage Nursing Services
04.2006 - 02.2015
  • Delivered care in ICU, LTAC, and step-down units across multiple facilities
  • Monitored acute and chronic conditions with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in diverse clinical settings
  • Maintained strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Enrolled Nurse – Contract

Drake Medox
08.2004 - 06.2006
  • Provided care in emergency and mother/baby units across hospitals
  • Assisted with postpartum recovery, newborn assessments, and discharge planning
  • Delivered health counseling and chronic disease education

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
11.1998 - 04.2004
  • Worked in a fast-paced telemetry/med-surg unit and floated to ED, step-down, and postpartum
  • Cared for patients post-PTCA, CABG, and carotid endarterectomy

Licensed Practical Nurse – Telemetry/Step-down

Methodist Health System
05.1996 - 07.1998
  • Provided critical nursing care for telemetry patients with complex cardiac and respiratory conditions
  • Demonstrated sound clinical judgment and accountability in high-pressure situations

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) -

University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
01.2013

Certificate in Practical Nursing - undefined

Northshore Technical College, Hammond, LA
01.1995

Skills

  • Triage & Telehealth Readiness
  • Cardiac & Telemetry Nursing
  • Maternal-Newborn Care (RNC-MNN)
  • High-Acuity Patient Management
  • EMR Systems (Meditech, Paragon, Epic)
  • Culturally Competent Care
  • IV Therapy & Medication Management
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Critical Thinking & Autonomy
  • Precepting & Mentoring
  • Compact Nursing License

Certifications And Licensure

  • RNC-MNN, Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification
  • Compact Nursing License, Multi-state eligibility
  • Daisy Award Nominee, Recognition for exceptional care

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Woman’s Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse – Telemetry/Charge Nurse - Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2015 - 08.2016
LPN / RN – Contract Nurse - Advantage Nursing Services
04.2006 - 02.2015
Enrolled Nurse – Contract - Drake Medox
08.2004 - 06.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse - St. Tammany Parish Hospital
11.1998 - 04.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse – Telemetry/Step-down - Methodist Health System
05.1996 - 07.1998
Northshore Technical College - Certificate in Practical Nursing,
University of Auckland - Bachelor of Nursing (BSN),

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