Natalie Miller
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Collaborating well with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of nurses, physicians and technicians. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Knowledgeable about charting in EMR and working with technology. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail and clinical expertise. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Astra Health
Algonquin, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin, IL
08.2008 - 10.2021
- Managed obstetrical patients through out their pregnancy to delivery and postpartum for almost nine years.
- Intensive Care unit experience
- Ortho/Neuro unit for 3.5 years
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, ICU and Labor and Delivery providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising/collaborating with a team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
LPN
Advocate Sherman West Court
Elgin, IL
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05.2008
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Trained in Epic and Cerner charting systems
- Quick Learner
- Tech Savvy
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Was nominated for two Daisy Awards.
- Marketing- Photographed unit and created a video and slide show that was placed on hospital's website to help market the Labor and delivery unit.
- Charting System- Assisted in educating, training and rolling out a new EMR system for Labor and Delivery Units in multiple hospitals.
Certification
- CPR
- Advanced Cardio Life Support certified
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Astra Health
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2021
LPN
Advocate Sherman West Court
01.2008 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
- CPR
- Advanced Cardio Life Support certified
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certified
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