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Wendy Miller

Mission,KS

Summary

Quality-focused and efficiency driven nurse with over 20 years of perioperative nursing. Compassionate nurse leader dedicated to maintain the highest standards of nursing practice & policies. Passionate educator, leader, mentor and patient advocate. Seeking a position that supports lifelong learning.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perioperative Education Coordinator II

Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
06.2018 - Current
  • Planned and implemented activities to promote professional development activities based on educational needs of staff.
  • Applied evidence based practices to newly hired staff and new graduates for the successful completion of the Periop 101 program.
  • Collaborate with Children's Mercy Education Department to secure continuing nursing education(CNE) for staff.
  • Worked with leadership and staff to identify unit-specific clinical and behavioral competencies.
  • Guided others to establish meaningful professional goals and accomplish work objectives, inspiring staff to accept accountability for growth and excellence.
  • Successful onboarding of surgeons, residents, nurses and OR techs for over 5 years.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
12.2011 - Current
  • Administered preoperative and postoperative care to pediatric patients in alignment with hospital protocols.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient safety and procedural efficiency.
  • Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions during surgeries.

Operating Room Team Lead

Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
01.2015 - 06.2018

Directed operations of circulating team to enhance workflow efficiency.

Assessed and identified educational needs to enhance learning outcomes.

Strategically managed the monthly call calendar to enhance team collaboration. Facilitated effective communication by scheduling key discussions. Oversaw coordination of team meetings to align project objectives.

Demonstrated unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism, serving as a role model for team members.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital
Omaha, NE
05.2006 - 12.2011
  • Oversaw surgical operations by executing circulator and scrub nurse responsibilities across various specialties to uphold patient safety and enhance procedural efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough assessments and established infection control protocols to safeguard patient well-being during medical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
01.1987

Affiliations

Member of AORN since 2012

Certification

  • CNOR
  • PALS
  • BLS

Timeline

Perioperative Education Coordinator II

Children's Mercy Hospital
06.2018 - Current

Operating Room Team Lead

Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2018

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Children’s Mercy Hospital
12.2011 - Current

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital
05.2006 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University
Wendy Miller