Susan M. Miller
Iowa Park,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate LVN providing every patient with outstanding service and support through high-quality care. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs, while mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation -Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LVN Charge Nurse
Electra Healthcare
Electra, TX
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LVN
Texas Tech Health Science Center
Iowa Park, TX
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, to provide care, and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility
- Dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification - Nursing
Vernon College
Wichita Falls, TX08.2022
High School Diploma -
Warren Woods Tower High School
Warren, MI06.1998
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Responsible and Dependable
- Critical Thinking
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Observation
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- Certified by the Texas State Board of Nursing (LVN)
- Certified by the Texas Board of Pharmacy
- Certified in Intravenous Therapy, Theory, and Technique
- BLS Certification, current
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation -Wichita Falls
02.2024 - 09.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Electra Healthcare
07.2023 - 05.2024
LVN
Texas Tech Health Science Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification - Nursing
Vernon College
High School Diploma -
Warren Woods Tower High School
- Certified by the Texas State Board of Nursing (LVN)
- Certified by the Texas Board of Pharmacy
- Certified in Intravenous Therapy, Theory, and Technique
- BLS Certification, current
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