Tiffany Miller
Town Of Tonawanda,New York
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable PACU Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. A calming presence with a career spanning 11 years in various healthcare settings. Considered a highly effective communicator and team player.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Buffalo Surgery Center
Amherst, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Maintained current knowledge regarding advances in nursing practices related to post-surgical and post anesthesia care.
- Assisted with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering premedication.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Registered Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Kenmore, NY
08.2012 - 01.2021
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Pharmacy Technician
Wegmans Food and Pharmacy
Amherst, NY
12.2004 - 12.2012
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
Pharmacy Assistant
Independent Health Association Inc.
Williamsville, NY
03.2010 - 10.2010
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Researched and followed up on denied insurance claims.
- Assessed insurance claims and reviewed eligibility information for members to determine if payments had been properly made.
- Ensured adherence to HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information.
- Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY05-2012
Skills
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessment
- Resource Utilization
- Basic Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Emergency Care
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
Certification
- BLS
Affiliations
- playing guitar
- learning Spanish
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Buffalo Surgery Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Assistant
Independent Health Association Inc.
03.2010 - 10.2010
Pharmacy Technician
Wegmans Food and Pharmacy
12.2004 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
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