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Julie Miller

Mifflinburg,PA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Reliable employee seeking a new position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills as well as supervisory skills. Clear understanding of being Team Lead and training involved. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in this industry.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Nurse Specialist

Geisinger Health Plan
03.2020 - Current

Special Needs Unit- Prenatal/postpartum low risk case management, screening, and member outreach, Proactive HEDIS assignment-provider education member care gap closure/chart review, help with onboarding new employees with policies and procedures, work with others on initiatives established.

LPN- Team Lead

Geisinger Urology Lewisburg
06.2010 - 03.2020
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Inserted foley catheters on a routine basis using sterile technique
  • Completed prior authorizations on complex medications for patients
  • Increased staff knowledge by organizing relevant training sessions and providing mentorship to junior team members.
  • Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
  • Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
  • Supported the onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

LPN- Inpatient Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
10.2008 - 06.2010
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry

Head Bank Teller

West Milton State Bank
02.2005 - 04.2007
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Stocked supplies for customers and personal teller station.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • prepared employee schedules
  • supervised work of other tellers

Assistant to CFO

Mifflinburg Bank & Trust Co
10.1994 - 06.2000
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
  • Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • managed spreadsheets of bank's financial stocks
  • monitored sales of competition
  • assisted with solving customer problems related to accounts
  • Supported business growth by assisting in marketing campaigns and coordinating events.
  • Improved accuracy of financial records with diligent tracking of expenses, budgeting, and invoice processing.
  • Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Education

No Degree - Banking And Financial Support Services

Central Atlantic School of Banking
Dickinson College

LPN - Nursing

Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center
Sunbury, PA
08.2008

Skills

  • Patient Examination
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Medication Administration
  • Care Coordination
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Procedure Room Preparation
  • Decision Making
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Test Interpretations
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Microsoft Office
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Delegation and Motivation

Additional Information

In years past, I served as treasurer and financial director of our church. I was a member of council and youth leader as well. Currently, I organize a website plan to setup meals for families at our church. I also am serving in the media department and operating media on Sunday mornings. I am currently stage manager for the Union County West End Fair in Laurelton and take care of booking the talent which involves handling contracts and negotiations and week of fair, assisting the acts with setup, payment and meeting their needs that were previously discussed. Also, meeting with the sound company to ensure all needs are met. It requires meeting with businesses as well for promotion of the fair and gathering donations.

Thank you for your consideration. I greatly appreciate your time and this opportunity and look forward to hearing from you.

Timeline

Quality Nurse Specialist

Geisinger Health Plan
03.2020 - Current

LPN- Team Lead

Geisinger Urology Lewisburg
06.2010 - 03.2020

LPN- Inpatient Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
10.2008 - 06.2010

Head Bank Teller

West Milton State Bank
02.2005 - 04.2007

Assistant to CFO

Mifflinburg Bank & Trust Co
10.1994 - 06.2000

No Degree - Banking And Financial Support Services

Central Atlantic School of Banking

LPN - Nursing

Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center
Julie Miller