Valeria Miller
Freehold,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Stroke Advanced Practice Nurse possessing 17 years of experience in building and maintaining successful high quality stroke programs in the Monmouth County area. Proven history of leading organizations in stroke quality management, performance improvement and stroke nursing care. Skilled in mentoring, training and contributing to the professional development of staff members. Expertise in preparing and presenting for Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke site evaluations, analyzing stroke performance data and implementing changes to program to enhance quality of care. Knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver with over 40 years of valuable experience to forward company objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor Stroke Advanced Practice Providers
JSUMC
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Manage payroll, hiring of APP personnel, yearly performance evaluations, and orientation of new staff members
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
Stroke Advanced Practice Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed stroke patients by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex strokes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests in timely manner to meet goals of comprehensive stroke program.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Educated patients about stroke and stroke risk factors, with goal of reducing recurrent stroke.
- Participated in community events geared towards secondary stroke prevention and stroke education.
Stroke Clinical Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Monitor stroke measure compliance from admission through discharge.
- Review and analysis of readmissions and length of stay for stroke patient population.
- Developed in collaboration with HMH stroke coordinators stroke order set review and revision process. Worked to update stroke order sets and develop new stroke order sets for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patient population.
- Participated in community events for stroke awareness.
- Integral participation and leadership role in achieving initial Comprehensive Stroke Program certification and subsequent (3) recertification's.
- Oversaw process improvement projects each year from concept through final delivery such as development of emergency and inpatient Code Neuro process and development of one call system throughout system.
- Assisted with yearly quality report out of system wide stroke program
RN, Interventional Radiology
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
03.2009 - 02.2015
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on interventional radiology unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, and technicians.
Stroke Coordinator
Centra State Medical Center
11.2009 - 12.2012
- Monitor stroke measure compliance from admission through discharge.
- Analysis of stroke measure fall outs for committee reporting and implementation of PI projects.
- Supervised successful Primary Stroke Center Joint Commission accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2020
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist- Adult Critical Care
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJBachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJSkills
- Expert APN clinician
- Performance monitoring
- Team leadership and direction
- Policy and procedure improvement
- Project Management
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance
- Data Collection
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Electronic and communication systems
- Cross functional Team Builder
- Program leadership
Certification
- AANC Family Nurse Practitioner
- AANPCP Family Nurse Practitioner
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- CITI Trained
- ENLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS certified
Timeline
Supervisor Stroke Advanced Practice Providers
JSUMC
07.2023 - Current
Stroke Advanced Practice Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
03.2022 - Current
Stroke Clinical Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
03.2015 - 03.2022
Stroke Coordinator
Centra State Medical Center
11.2009 - 12.2012
RN, Interventional Radiology
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
03.2009 - 02.2015
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Monmouth University
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist- Adult Critical Care
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Licenses
Advanced Practice Nurse
License Number: 26NJ01055600
New Jersey
Registered Professional Nurse
License Number: 26NO07550800
New Jersey
CDS Registration Number
P01062900
New Jersey
DEA Registration Number
MM6129894
NPI Number 1932700978
Professional Membership
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses of Critical Care Nurses
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Tau chapter
Presentations
2026 AHA/ASA International Stroke Conference (New Orleans, LA)
Building Buy-In for 90-Day mRS in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients
Susan Abelt, MS1; Jeanie Luciano, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, CRNP, FAHA1; Melanie McCauley, MSN, RN, SCRN2;
Rachael Mealey, MSN, CRNP3; Grayson Moore, DNP, MBA, RN, NPD-BC4; Nurose Karim, MD4;
Marianna Ingrao, MSN, M-MBA, RN-BC, SCRN, HACP, CPHQ, CPPS5; Valeria Miller, MS, FNP-BC, CNRN, CEN 5
American Heart Association, 2University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, 3Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 4ECU Health Medical Center, 5 Jersey Shore University Medical Center
2026 AHA/ASA International Stroke Conference (New Orleans, LA)
Capturing 90-Day Outcomes in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients: Insights from a National Collaborative
Susan Abelt, MS1; Jeanie Luciano, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, CRNP, FAHA1; Melanie McCauley, MSN, RN, SCRN2;
Rachael Mealey, MSN, CRNP3; Grayson Moore, DNP, MBA, RN, NPD-BC4; Nurose Karim, MD4;
Marianna Ingrao, MSN, M-MBA, RN-BC, SCRN, HACP, CPHQ, CPPS5; Valeria Miller, MS, FNP-BC, CNRN, CEN 5
1American Heart Association, 2University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, 3Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 4ECU Health Medical Center, 5Jersey Shore University Medical Center
2025 New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association (Atlantic City, NJ)
Code Thrombectomy: An Activation for Awareness, Resources, and Quality Improvement
Meagan Verney, MSN, RN-BC; Francine Latourette, MSN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN; Valeria Miller, MS, FNP-BC, CNRN, CEN
2022 HMH- JSUMC Annual Research Day
Poster presentation on "Stroke in the Young Adult"
Honors
- Nursing Excellence Award- Critical Care/ Emergency CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, New Jersey 2008
- Finalist for NY/NJ Spectrum Nursing Award 2008- Mentoring category