Curriculum Vitae
IDENTIFICATION
Lou Miller, EdS, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNS, CDE, CBN
Wichita, KS 67203-3249
316-***-**** (Home)
316-***-**** (Cell)
E-mail: acxxhm@r.postjobfree.com
Social Security Number: ***-**-****
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Kansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse License Number: 13-34151-042,
Expiration date, April 30, 2018
Kansas State Board of Nursing, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse
Practitioner, Certificate Number: 53-45159-042, Expiration date, April 30, 20186
Kansas State Board of Nursing, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse
Specialist, Certificate Number: 53-74223-042, Currently on Inactive Status
American National Red Cross Nurse, Badge Number: 288532
Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Nurse Aide Instructor, Identification
Number: 0795
The National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators, Certified Diabetes Educator,
Certificate number: 0941-6401, Expiration date: December 31, 2017
American Nurse Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner, Certificate Number:
0365543, Expiration date: July 31, 2017
American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider: Expires December 2016
Civilian Medical Reserve Corps, ID# 06401, Joined 2/21/2001.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, August 2010 to 2012; enrolled in PhD in
Nursing program
Clarkson College, Omaha, Nebraska, August, 1998 to December, 2000; Graduated with
Post Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, August, 1991 to July, 1995; Graduated with
Specialist in Education
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, August, 1988 to December, 1992; Graduated with Master of Science in Nursing. Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontologic
Nursing
Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, August, 1985 to May, 1988: Graduated with
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pratt County Community College/Area Vocational School, Pratt, Kansas, August, 1985
to January, 1988: enrolled in general education courses
Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, January, 1975 to April, 1975;
general accounting course
Wesley School of Nursing, Wichita, Kansas, August, 1971 to July, 1973; Graduated with
Diploma in Nursing
Cowley County Community College, Arkansas City, Kansas, June, 1970 to May, 1971;
enrolled in pre-nursing courses
Oxford High School, Oxford, Kansas, 1966 to 1970; Graduated with High School
Diploma
SPECIALTY SKILLS
Chronic disease management
Diabetes management and education
Bariatric nursing (Adjustable gastric band provider and education)
Podiatric Care
Correctional primary care and disease management
POSITIONS HELD
Visiting Physicians Association; Wichita, KS; APRN; Employment date: May 2015 1 year 7 months
Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Lyon County Detention Center, Emporia, KS;
APRN; have added additional Detention Centers; Current Employer; Employment
date: September, 2012
Weight Loss Surgical Center, Wichita, Kansas; APRN; Employment
date: April, 2007; 7 years, 10 months
Correct Care Solutions, ElDorado Correctional Facility, ElDorado, Kansas; APRN;
Employment date: November, 2006; Three years 4 months
Fill Centers USA, Snowflake, Arizona; APRN, Gastric band aftercare provider; One year Employment date: October, 2005
Central Kansas Podiatry Associates, ElDorado and Wichita, Kansas; APRN; One year
3 months; Employment date: July, 2005
Kelly Home Care Services, Wichita, KS; RN, PRN Staff Nurse; 6 months; Employment
date; January, 2005
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita, KS; APRN, Clinical Project
Coordinator, and Teaching Associate at Wesley Family Practice Residency
Clinic; Two years 3 months Employment date: February, 2003.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical and Regional Office Center,
Wichita, KS; APRN, Primary Care, Nursing Home Care Unit, and Compensation
and Pension Examiner; One Year 11 Months; Employment date: December 2000.
Wichita Clinic, Wichita, KS; Endocrine Nurse Educator; One Year; Employment date:
May 1999.
Hunter Health Clinic, Wichita, KS; APRN; Six months, Employment date: August 1998.
Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita, KS: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Diabetes
Treatment Center; Four years, Employment date: July 1997.
Hospice, Inc., Wichita, KS; Staff nurse; Six years; Employment date March 1992.
USD#259, Wichita Area Technical College, Wichita, KS; Instructor, Practical Nurse
Program; Seven years; Employment date: July 1991.
Geriatric Education and Consulting, Hutchinson, KS; RN Consultant for ICF, ICF/MH
adult care facilities; One year, Employment Date: July 1990.
Attica District Hospital and Long Term Care Annex, Attica, KS; Staff nurse, Quality
Assurance Coordinator, Infection Control Coordinator; One year, 9 months,
Employment date: December 1989.
HCA Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS; Staff nurse in contingency pool, Six months,
Employment date: March 1989.
Pratt Community College/Area Vocational School, Pratt, KS; In-service Educator, Allied
Health Coordinator, Clinical Nursing Instructor (PN and ADN), Instructor for
“Professional Leadership Roles” and Theory Instructor for Nurse Aide Course;
Three years plus part-time; Employment date: July 1988.
Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt, KS; Staff nurse, Charge nurse; Five years;
Employment date: July 1983.
Kingman Community Hospital, Kingman, KS; Staff nurse, Charge Nurse; Two years;
Employment date: September 1976.
Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt, KS; Staff nurse; Six months; Employment date:
August 1975.
Parkview Manor Nursing Home, Macksville, KS; Director of Nursing, Six months,
Consulting RN, Six months; One year; Employment date: September 1974.
Wellington Hospital, Wellington, KS; Staff nurse, Charge nurse; One year, six months;
Employment date: July 1973.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Nurses Association
Member since October 1975. ANA delegate, 2003
Kansas State Nurse Association
Member since October 1975; resolutions committee, 2 Years; Committee on
Economic and General Welfare, 2002-2005. Legislative Committee 2002-2006.
Kansas State Nurses Association, District 6
Member since 2001; Legislative committee chairperson 2002-2006; Nominating committee2002-2006; Newsletter committee co-chairperson 2002-2006; President-elect, 2003; President 2004-2006; Bylaws Committee 2006-2007; Board of Directors 2008-current.
Kansas State Nurse Association, District 14
Member October 1975-2001.
Who’s Who in American Nursing 1988-1989; 1990-1991; 1992-1993; 1993-1994; 1994-
1995; 1995-1996; 1996-1997.
American Cancer Society
Professional Education, July 1988-July 1989; January 1990-July 1991; Volunteer
1988-1991.
Kansas Association of Nurse Continuing Education Providers
(KANCEP) Member 1989-1992; rejoined 1995-2001.
Wichita Federation of Teachers
Member from 1991-1992.
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Member since 1992; Member Advanced Practice Specialty Group since 1998.
Kansas Association of Diabetes Educators (KSADE)
Member 1994-2002, rejoined 2008; Board of Director member 1995-2001, treasurer 1998-2001.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Member of Nu Zeta Chapter 1996-2000; Member of Epsilon Gamma-At-Large
Chapter since 2000.
Endocrine Nurses Society
Member 1999-2000.
Kansas Alliance of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (KAANP)
Member since 2000; Board of Director member 2001-2002; Secretary 2001-2002;
President 2002-2008; Treasurer 2008-current.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Member since 2000; Kansas State Representative July 2002-2010.
The Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA)
Member 2001-2003.
National Association of Bariatric Nurses (NABN)
Member since 2009.
Associate member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP)
Member since 2009.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Rebekah Lodge of Kansas
Member since 1970.
Fort Hays Alumni Association
Member 1988-1992.
Girl Scouts of America
Member 1985-1992.
PRESENTATIONS
“AIDS’s in the workplace” which was a portion of Long Term Care Management Update
presented at Pratt Community College, Pratt, KS, April 1989.
“Assessment and examination of the Diabetic Foot” presented as part of the teaching
luncheons at Wesley Family Practice Residency Clinic, April 2003.
“Diabetes Educators: Who are they and why you need them in your family practice
clinic” presented as part of the teaching luncheons at Wesley Family Practice
Residency Clinic, May 2003.
“Insulin Therapy: Friend or Foe” presented as part of the CAP Rounds at Wesley Family
Practice Residency Clinic, December 2004.
“Oral Diabetes Medications” presented as part of the CAP Rounds at Wesley Family
Practice Residency Clinic, January 2005.
“Diabetes Management Recommendations” presented as part of the CAP Rounds at
Wesley Family Practice Residency Clinic, January 2005.
“Foot Care Basics” presentation to staff at the intermediate care facility in Herrington,
KS, February 2006.
“Water Why it is important in health and weight loss” education handout for adjustable
gastric band patients at Weight Loss Surgical Center, Wichita, KS, July 2007.
“Snacking Tips”, education handout for adjustable gastric band patients at Weight Loss
Surgical Center, Wichita, KS, August 2007.
“Ten Things to do to avoid snacking” education handout for adjustable gastric band
patients at Weight Loss Surgical Center, Wichita, KS, August 2007.
“Physical Activity” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center Banded Together-Wichita
Support group, November 2007.
“Goal Setting for a Healthier Lifestyle” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center Banded Together-Wichita Support group, January 2008.
“Now that you are banded, protein your is your next best friend” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center Banded Together-Wichita Support group, April 2008
“Gastric Band Friend or Foe” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center Banded
Together-Wichita Support group, July 2008.
“Healthy Eating on the Go” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center Banded Together-
Wichita Support group, April 2009.
“Surgical Alternatives to Weight Management” power point presentation for continuing
education at the Kansas Alliance of Advanced Practitioners spring meeting, April
2009.
“Back to the Basics- Gastric Band Guidelines” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center
Banded Together-Wichita Support group, June 2009.
“Exercise Tips” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center Banded Together-Wichita
Support group, July 2009.
“Complications associated with the adjustable gastric band” presented at Weight Loss
Surgical Center Banded Together-Wichita Support group, February 2010.
“What should I be eating?” presented at Weight Loss Surgical Center
Banded Together-Wichita Support group, June 2010.
“Nutrition guidelines for the adjustable gastric band patient.” presented at Weight Loss
Surgical Center Banded Together-Wichita Support group, June 2010.
“6 minute lecture: The importance of support groups in patient outcomes” presented at
the 2010 AANP Convention in Phoenix, AZ, June 2010.
“6 minute lecture: What primary healthcare providers need to know when their patient
has an adjustable gastric band” presented at the 2011 AANP convention in Las
Vegas, NV, June 2011.
“6 minute lecture: Pregnancy when the patient has an adjustable gastric band” presented
at the 2012 AANP convention in Orlando, FL, June 2012.
COURSES INSTRUCTED
“Professional Leadership Roles”
Course designed for health care providers to become aware of, understand, and
know the practice of management.
“Nurse Aide Class”
Theory portion of state approved Certified Nurse Aide Course.
“Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease I”
“Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease II”
“Medical-Surgical Nursing”
“Basic Life Support”
American Heart Association content for CPR certification for lay persons and
health-care providers.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Article reviewer for Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, since July
2001.
Member of the Practical Nurse Program Advisory Committee for the Wichita Area Technical College (WATC), appointed 2002.
Member of the Wichita Quality of Care Council Committee, project the Kansas
Department of Health and Environment for the improvement of diabetes care in
the Wichita, KS area, 2003
University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita (KUMC-W), Family and Community
Medicine Department, CME committee, 2003; member of the Research
Committee, 2003; member of the Research Education Subcommittee, 2003, now
called Summer Research Seminar Committee.
Member of the Diabetes Detection Initiative for Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas,
2003-2004.
Member of the Sedgwick County Medical Reserve Corp, Sedgwick County, Kansas,
Since 2004. Member of Executive Board 2011.
APRN task force regarding changes in advanced practice nurse act established June 2010
to recommend changes in KS law to be in concert with the National Consensus
Paper on advanced practice nursing. Member since June 2010.
MSRA group for AANP Region 7 committee member June 2011.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Primary Care Health Screening Booth, presented as a free community service at trade
Shows to screen and identify chronic health problems, educate the public on chronic disease, provide first aid for those who need emergent care, and make appropriate referrals for follow-up; Initiated April, 2003.
Banded Together-Wichita, a free support group for bariatric patients and anyone who is
considering bariatric surgery or needing support for weight management and their support partners; Initiated October, 2007.
Banded Together-Wichita Newsletter, monthly newsletter for bariatric patients in my
practice and any other interested parties; initiated October 2007.
Sedgwick County Medical Reserve Corps, activities conducted as available with education and training since 2004.