Taekeshia Miller
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I'm a Highly trained Intermediated critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Taker
Self Employed
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals by engaging in conversation, reading aloud and playing board games.
- Organized light housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning dishes and vacuuming carpets for clients' homes.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and monitored food intake of clients.
- Ensured that medication was taken properly at the appropriate times throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations during visits with clients.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Registered Nurse IMCU SAMMC
Medtrust/ Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
08.2012 - 02.2020
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians for each assigned patient.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Supported the development of new ICU practices through research-based evidence.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing
San Antonio, TX
06.2007 - 01.2018
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse Neuro Pcu
Baptist Health St Luke's
San Antonio, Texas
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alamo College District- SAC
San Antonio, TX09-2009
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Cardiac Care
- Trauma recovery
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Acute and rehabilitative care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Taker
Self Employed
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse IMCU SAMMC
Medtrust/ Brooke Army Medical Center
08.2012 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse Neuro Pcu
Baptist Health St Luke's
06.2010 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing
06.2007 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alamo College District- SAC