Miranda Gaillard
Anderson,SC
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in family medicine, well-versed in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving consistently positive patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to evolving healthcare needs, with skills in diagnostic testing and patient education.
ANCC Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 3 years experience in Primary/Urgent care. Previously 16 years’ experience as a Registered nurse providing nursing care to a diverse population, with 10 years’ experience as a bedside nurse in a busy Level 1 Trauma Center, 1.5 years’ experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center, 10 years’ experience as an adjunct nursing instructor, and 5 years of classroom instruction, and 3 years of Nursing Administration in a local Technical College.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
WeCare Family Health
Anderson, SC
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to optimize patient management and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Educated patients on preventive care, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Supervised junior nursing staff, providing mentorship and fostering professional development within the team.
Staff RN
Anmed Health
Anderson, SC
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Primary care, assessment, medication administration and evaluation of patients in the ED setting.
Department head of Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Supervising nursing faculty of 10, budgets, scheduling, decision-making related to Nursing curriculum, and daily operations.
Full-time Instructor
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Teaching Mental Health, and Advanced Parenteral Skills to ADN students.
- Teaching Medical-Surgical Nursing to the PN class, and escorting students to the clinical setting in Critical Care, and Mental Health.
Staff RN-Adult ER
Greenville Health System
Greenville, SC
04.2010 - 11.2018
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Primary care, assessment, and evaluation of patients in the ED setting.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisting students in the clinical setting to perform tasks, treatments, medication administration, and provide high quality patient care.
RN
SCDMH (Patrick B Harris)
Anderson, SC
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Admission Coordinator
Abbeville Nursing Home
Abbeville, SC
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Staff RN
Anmed Health
Anderson, SC
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients in an acute care medical-surgical unit.
Education
MSN-FNP -
South University
03-2023
Master of Science - MSN/MHA
University of Phoenix
01-2016
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Phoenix
01-2010
Associate of Science - ADN
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC01-2007
Skills
- Patient/family/student focused
- Strong clinical judgement
- Patient advocate
- Experienced Critical Care Nurse
- High Level of Autonomy
- Thorough physical assessment
- Strong Leadership skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
Certification
- ANCC FNP-BC 2023
- South Carolina Multi-state Registered Nurse License, 2007
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2008-present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2013-present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2005-present
- Trauma Nurse Core Concept (TNCC) 2011-2018
- NIHSS Stroke Certified
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
WeCare Family Health
07.2023 - Current
Staff RN
Anmed Health
02.2021 - 07.2023
Department head of Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
08.2018 - 02.2021
Full-time Instructor
Piedmont Technical College
05.2017 - 02.2021
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Piedmont Technical College
01.2016 - 05.2017
Staff RN-Adult ER
Greenville Health System
04.2010 - 11.2018
RN
SCDMH (Patrick B Harris)
06.2009 - 03.2010
Admission Coordinator
Abbeville Nursing Home
01.2009 - 04.2009
Staff RN
Anmed Health
06.2007 - 12.2008
Master of Science - MSN/MHA
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - ADN
Piedmont Technical College
MSN-FNP -
South University