Medical Nurse
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Melea A. Miller RN, BSN, MS
Mason, Ohio 45040
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Summary
Dedicated, skilled nursing leader with a broad range of healthcare
experience ready for the challenge of transitioning to a new opportunity in
nursing leadership. Academic background includes a Master of Science in
Professional Leadership. Goal directed, results oriented nursing
professional with vision and enthusiasm for the promotion of quality
healthcare. Superior ability to communicate and collaborate with
interdisciplinary team members toward process improvement.
Education
Masters of Science in Professional Leadership
Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Waynesburg College, Pittsburgh, PA
Diploma of Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH
Professional Experience
Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, OH 6/2009- Present
Director of Nursing, 6/2009- Present
Accountable to VP of Patient Care Services for operational management
including human, fiscal and material resources. Flexibility, adaptability
and capacity to effectively lead through change demonstrated by changes in
operational responsibilities during tenure at AMC.
Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, OH
Director of Critical Care and Nursing Resources 7/11-Present
FTE's Managed: 204.0 FTE's Number of Employees 237. Direct reports, 4
Clinical Nurse Managers, Critical Care Educator, Cardiovascular Care
Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Manger for Nursing Resources, Patient Flow,
Palliative Care Services.
Accomplishments
. Project lead for AVA-sys visual-monitoring trial to improve
safety and reduce sitter utilization. Successful implementation,
outcomes to be measured 2nd Q.
. YTD core measure bundle rate 98.3% exceeded goal of > 96%
. Facilitator for Transitions in Care initiative to reduce LOS and
30 day readmissions. 3rd and 4th quarter trends positive.
. Hospital Acquired Conditions below target
. Positive 4 quarter trend for HCAPS Nursing Domain in areas of
responsibility
. Collaborated to develop and implement Nursing Shared Governance
Model Practice Council Facilitator
. Exceeding Patient flow targets for ETC admissions.
. Increased Palliative Care referrals by 50% over 24 month
Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, OH
Director Patient Care Services and Nursing Resources, 10/10 - 7/11
In addition to Med/Surg units, accepted additional operational and fiscal
responsibilities for; Critical Care units, 16 bed Intensive Care Unit, 20
bed Cardiovascular Care unit, 29 bed Advanced Care Unit, 21 bed Cardiac
Telemetry Unit; Nursing Resource Department 9.2 FTE's inclusive of
Administrative Officers, support staff; Patient Flow, Stroke Program,
Diabetes Coordinator, Palliative Care Services
. Achieved chest pain certification
. Successful implementation of Bar Code Med Administration with >90%
compliance to improve safety of medication administration.
Director Medical Surgical Services - 6/200*-**-****
Fiscal and operational responsibility for 48 bed Medical Unit, 48 bed
Surgical Unit. Direct Reports, 2 Clinical Nurse Managers, 2 Assistant
Clinical Nurse Managers, Med/Surg Educator
. Improved physician satisfaction through Quarterly Orthopedic Committee
. Facilitated achievement of Spine Center of Excellence recognition
. Completed FMEA that resulted in 50% reduction in mislabeled specimens'
. Implemented Nurse Manager visibility plan
. Overall turnover improved from 23% to 12.6%
. Successful implementation EPIC, EMR.
Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler, PA 6/1990 - 6/2009
Director of Nursing, Med/Surg, 5/2004 - 6/2009
Accountable to VP of Patient Care Services for operational management,
including human, fiscal
and material resources. Direct reports include 2 Clinical Supervisor /
Educators and 74 patient
care staff. In VP's absence will provide Administrative coverage for 240-
bed facility.
Facilitate efficient, quality care on a 43 bed Medical/ Surgical, Oncology,
Telemetry unit. Includes collaboration with ancillary services;
Coordination of patient/family, and staff education; Monitoring of quality
outcomes and initiation of performance improvement initiatives.
Accomplishments
. Delirium Initiative reduced LOS of patients identified to be a risk
for delirium by .35 patient days, Equal to 43 bed days, CM $23,748.
. Development of Hypoglycemic protocol for more controlled stabilization
of blood sugars.
. Unit functions at 87% capacity with quality outcomes, within budgeted
productivity
. Analysis of unit inventory with re-organization and reduced of unit
supplies resulting in 75% reduction in trips off the unit for
supplies.
. Reduced Non-FMLA sick time from 4.0% to 2.4%
. Integration of Clinical Supervisor/Educator Role on unit to improve
staff support. Success of this approach demonstrated in RN retention
rate - 28% turnover reduced to 4.7% 2007.
. Reduced number of cardiac arrest calls to from annual avg. of 6.58 to
1.3.
. Facilitator for nursing education and post-operative care of Lap-
Banding patients. Coordinator for achievement of Bariatric Center of
Excellence
Clinical Supervisor, 2002-2004
Assist Unit Director in managing operations of 43 bed Medical Oncology,
Telemetry unit. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of
policies and procedures, appropriate allocation of human and material
resources, staff development, and continuous quality process improvement.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor, 1999-2002
Patient care issues, hospital operations, management of patient census and
staffing to insure a safe nurse patient ratio, and appropriate patient bed
placements.
RN Care Coordinator, Maternal Services Program, 1993-1999
Coordination of services for pregnant women and teens, including medical,
financial, social, and mental health services.
Staff RN, Maternity 1990-1993
Charge RN Newborn Nursery, Postpartum, Ante partum and Gynecological
Surgical
Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg, VA 1987-1990
Staff RN, Level Two Nursery
Charge RN, stabilization of acute care newborn, Mother-Baby care
The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
1984-1987
Nurse Clinician, Neonatal Intensive Care
Care of preterm and acutely ill newborns.
Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 1982-1984
Staff RN, Intravenous Therapy
Intravenous starts, maintenance, administration of chemotherapy and blood
products.
Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FLA 1981-1982
Intensive Care Unit Staff RN
Care of acutely ill patients and open- heart surgery patient recovery.
Medical Center Hospital, Chillicothe, OH 1980-1981
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Staff RN Float Pool
Medical-surgical, and Intensive Care nursing, Peri-operative Nursing
Professional and Civic Affiliations
OONE Ohio Organization of Nurse Executives
DOONE Dayton Ohio Organization of Nurse Executives
Leadership Warren County 2012
Area Progress Council, Warren County
References available upon request
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