Sarah Miller
Grove City,Pa
Summary
Highly motivated Nurse Leader with five years of progressive nursing leadership and a proven track record of successful results. Skilled in all areas of leadership, with a strong clinical background and experience in both tertiary and community settings. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills. Eager for a new challenge with the ability to make positive impact on healthcare delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Director, ICU
UPMC Jameson
01.2022 - Current
- Reduced staff turnover rates by fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that led to a vacancy rate of less than 7% over the past 3 years.
- Instilled a culture of shared decision-making that encouraged staff empowerment, resulting in MyVoice engagement exceeding 76% over the past three years.
- Championed a staff training program for system metrics that increased compliance from 33.3% to 94% within the first year.
- Directed a multi-disciplinary team that improved PARTNER Program compliance to 86% within the first year.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives to expand ICU beds for the community, resulting in an increase in average daily census from 7.04-10.29 over the past three years.
- Mentored staff to achieve their career goals and maximize their potential, successfully promoting 14 staff members on the My Nursing Career Ladder in 2024.
- Monitored departmental budgets and implemented corrective actions as needed.
Clinician, ICU
UPMC Jameson
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided leadership and direction in a fast-paced environment during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mentored staff to achieve their career goals and maximize their potential.
- Developed and implemented new training initiatives to enhance staff knowledge and skills.
- Led the design and implementation of care standards to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversaw the development of new policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Registered Nurse, MICU
UPMC Presbyterian
05.2012 - 01.2022
- Served as charge nurse by optimizing staff allocations and managing bed flow for a 32-bed unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess and respond to patient needs.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Supported new nurses through mentorship and training programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA05-2012
Skills
- Daily operations management
- Budget management
- Staff training and development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award 2023
- Excellence in Nursing Practice Award 2021
- Nurse Mentor Award 2018
Committees
- Chair of hospital-based MERIT Committee
- Chair of regional Unit Director Council
- Co-Chair of hospital-based Critical Care Committee
- Representative of system-based Nursing Leadership Council
- Representative of system-based ICU Steering Council
- Infectious Disease Unit Instructor, specially trained in care of the Ebola patient
Affiliations
- American Organization for Nursing Leadership
- American Association of Critical Care Nursing
Timeline
Unit Director, ICU
UPMC Jameson
01.2022 - Current
Clinician, ICU
UPMC Jameson
11.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, MICU
UPMC Presbyterian
05.2012 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
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