DAWN MILLER
Waterford,PA
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. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
LPN
UPMC Hamot
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Home Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Visit and provide nursing care to patients
- Provide and facilitate diagnostic and other lab tests to patients
- Assess and evaluate physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of patients
- Coordinate with other nursing care staff to provide patients with quality health care services
- Maintain documentation of all therapy interventions to patients
- Ensure compliance with nursing care policies and guidelines in serving patients.
LPN Office Nurse
Allied Urology Associates
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
Correctional Nurse
Department of Corrections Cambridge Springs
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
LPN
LECOM Senior Living Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
LECOM Millcreek Community Hospital TCU
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
LECOM The Regency at South Shore
03.2016 - 05.2016
- As an assistant to the RN, my responsibilities include performing daily assessments of residents' health status, administering medications and treatments, making rounds, verifying resident census to ensure well-being and safety, assisting in serving food to residents, observing residents' conditions, reporting any changes to appropriate staff, and performing other related duties as required.
LPN Office Nurse
Edinboro Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
Bartender
Waterford Hotel Bar And Grille
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Education
Registered Nurse
UPMC School of Nursing
Erie, PA04.2024
Practical Nurse
Erie Business Center
Erie, PA12.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 1/21/2015
- Certification of Completion of EMT Program, 03/30/2004
- Certification Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse, 9/2021
- Certificate of Completion of Community Service, 10/18/2014
- Certificate of Completion of IV Training, 07/23/2020
- Notice of Certification, EMT, 04/08/2004
- Certification of CPR, Professional
Professional Summary - Key Strengths
- Strong clinical judgment
- Sterile technique knowledge
- Foley operations
- IV certified
- Various Clinical practices
- Hardworking and reliable
- Strong people skills
- Positive attitude
References
- Mackenzie Welsh, welshma@upmc.edu, Professional Staff Nurse, BSN HAMOT-Emergency Dept
- Rachael Passamonte, passamonter@upmc.edu, Patient Care Technician HAMOT-3S Observation Unit
- Katie Kerlich, kirclichkl@upmc.edu, Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert HAMOT-3S Observation Unit
- Jackie Westcoat, swiftj@upmc.edu, Asst. Clinical Instructor HAMOT-UPMC Hamot School of Nur
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
02.2024 - Current
LPN
UPMC Hamot
10.2021 - 02.2024
Home Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
09.2019 - 08.2021
LPN Office Nurse
Allied Urology Associates
09.2018 - 09.2019
Correctional Nurse
Department of Corrections Cambridge Springs
01.2018 - 08.2018
LPN
LECOM Senior Living Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
LPN
LECOM Millcreek Community Hospital TCU
06.2016 - 08.2017
LPN
LECOM The Regency at South Shore
03.2016 - 05.2016
LPN Office Nurse
Edinboro Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2016
Bartender
Waterford Hotel Bar And Grille
01.2006 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
UPMC School of Nursing
Practical Nurse
Erie Business Center
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 1/21/2015
- Certification of Completion of EMT Program, 03/30/2004
- Certification Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse, 9/2021
- Certificate of Completion of Community Service, 10/18/2014
- Certificate of Completion of IV Training, 07/23/2020
- Notice of Certification, EMT, 04/08/2004
- Certification of CPR, Professional
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