Akilah C.

Miller

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317-***-****

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An experienced & qualified Licensed Practical Nurse offering 11 + years of experience with patient-focus care in State and Federal medical facilities. I am looking forward to using my vast knowledge and experience to pursue a career.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Learning agility and capable of adapting to changes and new situations

Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to critical and emergency situations

Proficient in a variety of medical procedures including sample collection, vital sign monitoring and infection control

Trained in equipment sterilization and equipment handling

Team-oriented and communicates effectively

Critical Thinking and Decision-making skills

Provide clinical nursing care and patient management

Understanding of group dynamics and social behavior

Comprehensive knowledge of the principals of HIPPA Laws

Proven ability to implement all aspects of a nursing plan

Experience

OCTOBER 2019 – PRESENT

Licensed Practical Nurse / Community Living Center, Phoenix, AZ

Rehabilitation, restorative, skilled, and hospice care

Observing, recording and reporting changes in patient’s condition

Vital signs and medication administration

Treatments

Patient education

Self-direction in providing patient care

Demonstrates effective decision making when selecting appropriate approaches to individualizing patient care

JUNE 2018 – PRESENT

Licensed Practical Nurse / Bright Star Home Health, Indianapolis, IN

Monitor vitals and administer care

Transport patients

Provide therapeutic treatment

Prepare and administer injections

AUGUST 2011 – PRESENT

Licensed Practical Nurse / VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

Review daily assignments of nursing staff on the unit to assure that assigned duties are consistent with ability and training.

Receive patient report from off-going charge nurse, complete head-to-toe assessment of all patients at the start of shift, and give report to on-going nurse at change of shift.

Make rounds on all residents with detail attention to critically ill and pass/chart all medications at appropriate times.

Notify physicians as necessary regarding orders and visits.

Chart anything unusual or any change in condition and/or treatment for all residents according to facility schedule.

JULY 2008 – AUGUST 2011

Certified Nurse Aide-Escort / VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

Identified the correct patient and demonstrated proper use of medical devices or equipment attached to patient before transport.

Transported and escorted patients in a safe, efficient, timely, and courteous manner in accordance with schedules and instructions while protecting their privacy and dignity during transport.

Maintained safe passage and acquisition of equipment, as well as, organized and stored transportation equipment throughout the hospital for “state of readiness” usage.

Assisted patients with routine personal care, assisted nurses with vitals and blood glucose checks, and assisted other units with patient one-on-one care.

August 2005 – July 2008

Psychiatric Attendant IV / State of Indiana Cater Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Provided direct care and supervision to children & adolescents between the ages of 7-16, as well as adults with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and emotional disabilities.

Assisted with routine personal care and laundry, facilitated and participated in planned activities, therapeutic groups,

Redirected inappropriate behaviors, transported and escorted patients on various outings, and charted individual’s condition and progress.

Education & Licensure

2011 – Current

State certified Licensed Practical Nurse, Indiana

Basic Life Support (BLS) certifed by the American Heart Association

MAY 2010

Brown Mackie College, Indianapolis, IN.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program/Diploma

MAY 2008

Olympia Career College, Merrillville, IN.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program/Certificate

June 1992

West Side Sr. High School, Gary, IN

High School Diploma

References

Vernell Martin

State of Indiana/Larue Carter Memorial Hospital – Secretary IV

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Dawn Adams

VA Medical Center Domiciliary—Charge RN

317-***-**** – (W)

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India Petty

Indianapolis VA Medical Center—Health Tech

317-***-**** (Cell Phone)

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Alisea Moore RN-ADON

Washington Healthcare Center

317-***-**** (Cell Phone)

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Activities

Damien Center, 2016 – Current

Health Fairs - Community Fair Events Volunteer

Dining Out for Life Ambassadors – Volunteer

Computer

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