Sara Miller
Charleston
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with expertise in medication administration and patient monitoring. Strong communicator with a commitment to infection control and patient education, ready to contribute to collaborative care efforts and improve health management outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
CAMC
Charleston
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records to maintain accurate and accessible patient information.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment following infection control guidelines.
Nurse Extern
CAMC
Charleston
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Provided comfort and support to patients during treatments.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
LPN
Complete Care at Oak Ridge
Charleston
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote residents' comfort and independence.
- Monitored changes in resident condition and communicated significant findings to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported residents with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote resident's comfort and independence.
LPN
Davis Hospital
Elkins
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to healthcare provider directives in the fast track area.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during stitches, staples, vaginal exams, and abscess drainage.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as stitches, staples, vaginal exams, and abscess drainage.
- Supported registered nurses by performing foley catheter placements and administering enemas to facilitate patient care in the main ER area.
- Provided comprehensive discharge teaching and aftercare instructions, promoting effective recovery and patient understanding of follow-up care.
- Provided discharge teaching and aftercare instructions to patients for ongoing recovery.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
West Virginia Junior College
Cross Lanes11-2024
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Garnet Career Center
Charleston, WV07-2020
Skills
- Administering medications
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring
- EHR documentation
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Wound care
- ACLS certification
- IV medication administration
- Activities of daily living
- Chest tube care
- Catheter management
- Patient discharge
- Care coordination
- Effective communication
- Patient-centered care
- PPE use
Certification
- Registered Nursing - License #121251
- ACLS - Exp. 7/31/27
- BLS - Exp. 6/30/27
Timeline
RN
CAMC
11.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
CAMC
07.2023 - 11.2024
LPN
Complete Care at Oak Ridge
08.2021 - 01.2023
LPN
Davis Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
West Virginia Junior College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Garnet Career Center