Tia Miller
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Accomplished Nurse with 27 years of expertise in various diverse settings. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups.
Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Experienced nursing professional bringing clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.
Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment.
Efficient at managing processes and workflow to maintain smooth, seamless clinic operations and patient satisfaction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Staff Nurse
Clipboard Health
Waterbury , Ct
2025.01 - Current
- Provided patient care in diverse healthcare settings as a PRN staff nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in clinical procedures while ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate patient documentation and tracking.
- Responded to emergency situations with swift intervention and support.
- Observed behavior changes in patients that could indicate medical problems requiring attention or intervention.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while providing safe care for all patients.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments, medications and interventions.
- Administered injections and intravenous infusions under the direction of the physician or registered nurse.
- Performed wound dressing changes and administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care outcomes.
- Assessed patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Provided emotional support for family members dealing with difficult diagnoses or end-of-life issues.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or shock.
- Managed time effectively in order to prioritize tasks based on acuity level of each patient's needs.
- Acted as a liaison between healthcare staff, patients and families in order to ensure quality care was delivered in a timely manner.
- Monitored nutritional status of patients and provided nutrition counseling when necessary.
Traveling Charge Nurse
Fairview Commons - Maxim Staffing Solutions
Springfield , MA
2022.05 - Current
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Developed and implemented infusion therapy program for patients with acute and chronic illnesses
Travel Nurse
Advocate Healthcare
Boston, MA
2023.08 - 2025.01
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
Travel Nurse
AllShifts
Hartford, CT
2023.06 - 2024.07
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic tests to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Provided education to patients on the proper use of medications.
- Performed medication administration according to established policies and procedures.
City Health Dept Clinic /Quality Control Nurse
Waterbury
Waterbury, CT
2021.02 - 2022.05
- Administered Child immunizations and COVID-19 vaccine
- Monitor / treat patient post treatment for adverse reaction or other emergency related complications
- Patient documentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Educated patients and family members on Vaccine and treatment
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by including cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments
- Trained and mentored new Nurses on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Resolved customer issues related to software applications and developed solutions to address them.
- Analyzed requirements and designed database schemas for applications.
- Provided technical support to customers and other team members on various development projects.
- Collaborated closely with project managers, designers, and other developers in order to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Generated reports from databases using SQL queries.
- Worked in team environments to produce high-quality programs and applications for various industries.
Travel Nurse
Nurse Network
Plainville, CT
2020.11 - 2022.05
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 30 bed sub-acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration
- Provided training and supervision to 5 member staff in sub-acute unit.
Charge Nurse
Autumn Lakes Healthcare
Waterbury, CT
2014.04 - 2021.01
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures conforming with nursing practices and philosophies
- Interfaced with patients to complete comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
Hospice Nurse
Branford Hospice
Branford, CT
2008.07 - 2014.07
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Administered oral , dermal and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Pediatric Nurse
Alliance Medical
Cheshire , T
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Provided skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in home settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated families on pediatric health management and care techniques.
- Conducted regular health assessments to ensure ongoing patient well-being.
- Trained family members on proper medical equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records consistently.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving pediatric patients.
- Coordinated communication between family members regarding updates on the patient's health status.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds, and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
- Counseled parents on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, and discipline methods related to caring for a child at home.
- Cared for wounds, administered injections, changed dressings, collected specimens, and performed catheterizations as required.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatment plans, and nursing reports.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Education
Nursing 4.0 Graduate
Morse School of Nursing
1999-03
High School Diploma -
Crosby High
06.1991
Skills
- Customer service
- Duty delegation
- Patient care management
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Charting Medication Administration
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Patient rights advocacy
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Diabetes management
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Intake and discharge
- Ventilator care
- PPE use
- Data management
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- License LPN
Accomplishments
- Certified I.V
- Certified Hospice / Palliative care
- Training /Precepting
- Praised for my integrity to others and excellence in service
- I am often appreciated for my strong interpersonal skills as I relate to both fellow associates and customers.
Timeline
PRN Staff Nurse
Clipboard Health
2025.01 - Current
Travel Nurse
Advocate Healthcare
2023.08 - 2025.01
Travel Nurse
AllShifts
2023.06 - 2024.07
Traveling Charge Nurse
Fairview Commons - Maxim Staffing Solutions
2022.05 - Current
City Health Dept Clinic /Quality Control Nurse
Waterbury
2021.02 - 2022.05
Travel Nurse
Nurse Network
2020.11 - 2022.05
Charge Nurse
Autumn Lakes Healthcare
2014.04 - 2021.01
Hospice Nurse
Branford Hospice
2008.07 - 2014.07
Pediatric Nurse
Alliance Medical
2005.01 - 2008.01
Nursing 4.0 Graduate
Morse School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Crosby High