Theresa Miller
Atchison,Kansas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Amberwell Health Of Atchison
06.1987 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Core Civic
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hiawatha Community Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sanford Brown College
Kansas City, MO08.1997
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Northeast Kansas Technical School
Atchison, KS06.1987
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Intravenous Therapy
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- CPI Instructor
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Core Civic
05.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hiawatha Community Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Amberwell Health Of Atchison
06.1987 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sanford Brown College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Northeast Kansas Technical School
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