Taaffe Miller
Cherry Valley,CA
Summary
Seasoned and caring Obstetrics Registered Nurse with eleven years of focused OB nursing experience in hospitals. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Compassionate Travel Nurse specialized in Labor and Delivery, adept at managing high-pressure situations with grace and efficiency. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and neonatal resuscitation techniques. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to diverse environments, ensuring positive outcomes for mothers and infants. Maintain calmness under pressure to provide exceptional care across different settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for mother, baby, family members during labor process.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide quality nursing care to obstetrical patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by obstetricians.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
Meal Relief Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Assumed and provided exceptional care for patients while their primary RN was on break.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines related to obstetrics.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
JFK Memorial Hospital Inc
Indio, CA
10.2014 - 03.2024
- Managed high risk obstetrical conditions including but not limited to: Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes(GDM), multiple fetuses, fetal demises and HIV.
- Performed pre, intra, and post-operative care of patients undergoing cesarean section.
- Assessed neonate at delivery included resuscitation when necessary
- Documented in an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the health care team.
- Provide supervision of nursing students as they undergo their women's health clinical rotation.
- Provided care in the post-partum period including initiating and teaching breastfeeding and general care of their newborn(s).
- Performed charge nurse duties: completing paperwork, ensuring breaks are performed, and determining staffing and assignments.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
TheraEx Staffing
Concord, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Used skills and experience to promote outstanding patient care in labor and delivery department.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
Special Education Teacher
Palm Spring Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- California Nursing License #95032301
- NRP
- ACLS
- BLS
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Aya Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Meal Relief Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Riverside Community Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
TheraEx Staffing
08.2022 - 08.2023
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
College Of The Desert
01.2017 - 06.2018
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
JFK Memorial Hospital Inc
10.2014 - 03.2024
Special Education Teacher
Palm Spring Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2003 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
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