Tawnya Miller
Dolores,CO
Summary
Dedicated recent nurse graduate bringing strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, critical thinking, work ethic and team mindedness. Works well with diverse populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy's Hospice House
03.2022 - Current
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility.
Personal Caregiver
Private Client
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients health status to nurse practitioner.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal spaces.
Volunteer - Tutor
Pueblo Community College
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Mancos, CO05.2023
Skills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Personal Care Needs
- Health and Wellness Education
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Management
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS pending- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Hospice Volunteer Training - April 2022
- Self-defense Training - April 2022
Clinical Experience
- ICU - 150 hours
- Medical/Surgical - 120 hours
- Orthopedic - 60 hours
- Emergency Department - 40 hours
- Hospice - 40 hours
- NICU - 20 hours
- Family Birthing Center - 20 hours
- TCU - 20 hours
- Cath lab - 20 hours
- Valley Inn Nursing Home - 90 hours
References
Margaret La Rose, MSN RN
- (970)903-5688
- maggiedalpes@yahoo.com
Nicky Kreutzer, BSN RN
- (970)759-2979
- nicky_kreutzer@yahoo.com
Lyn O'brien, BSN RN
- (970)759-4223
- edwilyn.obrien@pueblocc.edu
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Private Client
08.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy's Hospice House
03.2022 - Current
Volunteer - Tutor
Pueblo Community College
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS pending- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Hospice Volunteer Training - April 2022
- Self-defense Training - April 2022
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