Tequita Miller
Guntown,MS
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing(Corrections)
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Followed rules and regulations in maximum security setting
Licensed Practical Nurse
FusionHealth(LTC)
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Educated patients and families on health management practices and procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in infection control measures to uphold safety standards.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Urologic(Tupelo Urology Center)
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- In/out catheters
- Assisted with scope procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
05.2003 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Experience in family practice clinic setting, urgent care clinic setting, occupational medicine and pain management setting,
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing Practice
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS08-2005
High School Diploma -
Wheeler High School
Wheeler, Mississippi05-1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
- Maintaining nutrition
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Licensed practical nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing(Corrections)
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
FusionHealth(LTC)
10.2021 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Urologic(Tupelo Urology Center)
02.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
05.2003 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing Practice
Northeast Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Wheeler High School