- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation - Steel City Inline Speed Team
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as Speed Skating, Kayaking, Hiking, Nordic and Alpine Skiing
Millie Best
Sturgeon,PA
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated Home Care RN with extensive experience at Maxim, excelling in comprehensive patient evaluation and individualized care coordination. Recognized for critical thinking and advocacy, effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure adherence to high standards of care. Committed to promoting health and wellbeing through tailored treatment plans.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care RN
Maxim
02.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care while adhering to all relevant legal, ethical, and professional standards within the home health setting.
- Promoted overall health and wellbeing by developing individualized patient goals, addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects of care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by collaborating with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to address barriers to care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current treatments by regularly reassessing patient condition and adjusting care plans accordingly.
RN Floor Nurse
Providence Point
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN Floor Nurse
UPMC
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
Psychiatric Care Attendant
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Teacher, A&P, Health, and Physical Education
Madonna High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Pioneered and taught an innovative Anatomy and Physiology curriculum which enabled students to obtain the American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AED & Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
High School Teacher, Emergency Medicine, Health
New York City Department of Education
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Mentored, supported and supervised staff with a non-teaching background from an alternative teaching certification program -Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- Developed customized curriculum maps for Health, Physical Education and EMT courses.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
Teacher K-8 Health and Physical Education
Diocese of Pittsburgh
12.1994 - 06.2007
- Adapted the American Heart Association courses to certify students in grade 5-8 in First Aid and CPR.
- Collaborated with Rollerblade, orchestrated an expansion of the existing Skate in School program
Education
No Degree - Certified Billing And Coding Specialist
National Health Career Association
Leawood, KS05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-2019
Master of Science - Health Education And Leadership
A.T. Still University
Mesa05-2012
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-1989
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
- Individualized Care Coordination
- Medication Oversight
- Wound Management
- Electronic Health Record Management
- Critical Thinking
- Detail-Focused Methodology
- Self-Motivated Professional
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- PA EMT
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
- AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
- American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor
- Inline Skating Instructor
Interests
Timeline
Home Care RN
Maxim
02.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Providence Point
03.2020 - 02.2021
RN Floor Nurse
UPMC
02.2019 - 02.2020
Psychiatric Care Attendant
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
08.2016 - 02.2019
Teacher, A&P, Health, and Physical Education
Madonna High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
High School Teacher, Emergency Medicine, Health
New York City Department of Education
08.2007 - 06.2015
Teacher K-8 Health and Physical Education
Diocese of Pittsburgh
12.1994 - 06.2007
No Degree - Certified Billing And Coding Specialist
National Health Career Association
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Master of Science - Health Education And Leadership
A.T. Still University
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
University of Pittsburgh
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