Wendy Miller
Nitro,WV
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at CAMC Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and chemotherapy administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective patient and family advocacy. Skilled in maintaining high confidentiality standards and adept at medication administration, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Oncology
CAMC Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Physician Scribe - Oncology
CAMC Cancer Center
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Transcription of reports "real time" accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted physician with making follow up appointment for patient, sending prescriptions, making referral appointments, ordering laboratory testing.
Medical Transcriptionist
CAMC Memorial Hospital/CAMC Teays Valley Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2016
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
- Improved turnaround time for report generation by efficiently managing transcription tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Conducted thorough research on unfamiliar terms or phrases during the transcription process which contributed to accurate and comprehensive medical reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poca High School
Poca, WVAssociates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College
Cross Lanes, WV03-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Chemotherapy administration
- Blood product administration
- Licensed RN
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Oncology
CAMC Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Physician Scribe - Oncology
CAMC Cancer Center
03.2016 - 05.2021
Medical Transcriptionist
CAMC Memorial Hospital/CAMC Teays Valley Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Poca High School
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College
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