KYMBURLEIGHNA L. MILLER
advycj@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-**** Trenton, OH 45067
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY -Highly organized, dedicated and reliable team player with demonstrated leadership and service recovery skills. Role model for all nursing personnel (professional image, nursing councils and is current with professional nursing literature). 18+ years of nursing with experience in fast-paced PACU units, SDS, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
(pre/post only), Preadmission Testing, Medical Surgical, and Telemetry settings just to name a few. Demonstrates service excellence in reference to interactions with all staff members, patients and their family members Skills
Computer experience Outlook, Microsoft Word, Meditech, Epic, Cerner, McKesson/HEO and Witt.
Experience
The Jewish Hospital Cincinnati, OH
Same Day Surgery RN
12/2021 - 11/2022
Initiated PIV's; took assessments of patients; medication administration
(pre-op and post-op); reviewed discharge instructions with patients and their families and evaluated their surgical sites prior to discharge
Cared for pre and post Endoscopy patients (in a very fast-paced unit).
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Cared expertly for individuals with a wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious diseases.
Demonstrated a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
MedUS Healthcare Cincinnati, OH
Travel Nurse
11/2019 - 03/2020
Worked at Daniel Drake Center (a LTAC facility) with float to Skilled Nursing Units.
Initiated peripheral IV lines, hung the ordered IVF/IV antibiotics, administered tube feeds via NGT/g-tubes, checked vitals and blood sugar results, monitored patients on telemetry, administered meds and regularly contacted the doctor when issues arose with patients.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish a compassionate environment. Garden Manor Facility Middletown, OH
Charge RN
10/2018 - 11/2019
Collected vital signs and blood sugars, administered medications to 28+ long-term, rehab, respite or acute care residents (including respiratory treatments, injections, g-tube bolus/continual feeds, TPN administration and oxygen), collected lab draws via PICC lines/I-STAT handheld analyzer and reviewed these results with the ordering physician, entered new MD orders in Point Care Click, initiated PIV lines with administration of IV medications; worked with closed/nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal suctioning; oversight of STNA's on the unit including delegation of assignments; monitored the overall health of residents and reported any change to their physician and family, etc….
Trained other nurses on patient care and general daily tasks; supported growth and professional development.
RN UM, Anthem BCBS Buckhead, GA
Medical Management Nurse
05/2017 - 10/2018
Remotely reviewed outpatient cases and prior authorizations with MCG guidelines, set up peer to peer and manual letter requests, called denials to providers and members, maintained and organized my task list so as not to miss TAT, participated in weekly huddles and daily MD rounds, computer charting, etc
maintains an active California, Georgia, and Ohio Nursing license
Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
Released information to persons or agencies according to regulations. Southern Regional Medical Riverdale, GA
GI Outpatient RN
01/2017 - 04/2017
Worked in the GI lab preparing patients for their procedure (initiating a peripheral IV line, checking vitals and educating the patient and family regarding the procedure); worked in the procedure room as the OR Circulator, and in recovery (GI PACU)
Performed Upper Endoscopy, Lower Endoscopy, G-tube placements, and ERCP's
Assisted the physician during procedures, sent off cultures and other various labs, performed discharge teaching and computer charting.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
Evaluated patients; recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatments with other members of the team. Triage Staffing, Inc Lawrenceville, GA
Travel Nurse
06/2016 - 12/2016
Worked in the Pre-op area (initiating peripheral IV lines and hanging the appropriate IVF, checking vitals, administering meds and educating the patient and family of what to expect while at the hospital).
Phase II/PACU II (discharged patients or transferred them to the floor).
Location of contract: Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Emory Healthcare Atlanta, GA
Nurse Clinician
04/2015 - 06/2016
Employed in the Cardiology Clinic supporting two doctors: An Electrophysiologist & Cardiologist
Oriented to the process of stress testing
Performed telephone triage, prescription refills, roomed patients for clinic visits, completed disability paperwork, FMLA, etc….
Educated patients about treatment plans and options. Place Med Recruiting LLC Roswell, GA
Travel Registered Nurse
10/2014 - 04/2015
Worked in various Gastroenterology Endoscopy Centers in Georgia
Initiation of intravenous lines for 50+ patients daily
Care of patients post upper and lower GI procedures including discharge instructions
Worked in the Pulmonary Clinic; triaged calls; refilled prescriptions, responded to emergencies (i.e. emergency breathing treatments, calling a rapid response, or calling a code). Informed patients of their test results; ordered home supplies and equipment, etc….
American Nursing Care Cincinnati, OH
Travel Nurse
02/2012 - 09/2014
Worked in the PACU at TriHealth's Good Samaritan & Bethesda North Hospitals and at Bethesda Butler Hospital (in the Inpatient unit).
Also floated to Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical,
& Rehabilitation units.
Worked in Orthopedics and in the Ortho/Neuro Trauma unit and cared for Telemetry patients in the ICU.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measured vital signs.
Onward Healthcare Columbus, OH
Travel Nurse
08/2011 - 02/2012
Worked in the Telemetry, Burn unit, Correctional unit, and Med/Surg Units at Ohio State University Medical Center.
Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients. West Chester Hospital West Chester, OH
Staff Nurse
08/2010 - 08/2011
Worked in Same Day Surgery with evening float to PACU
Pre-op (initiation of peripheral IV lines, medication administration, patient education)
Post-op (medication administration, discharge teaching)
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
American Mobile Nursing Manteca, CA
Travel Nurse
03/2010 - 07/2010
Worked in the PACU Unit at Kaiser Permanente (Manteca) Medical Center in California.
Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
PPR Inc Portland, OR
Travel Nurse
11/2009 - 02/2010
Worked in the PACU unit at Kaiser Permanente Hospital (in Oregon).
Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients. UC Health Cincinnati, OH
PACU Charge Nurse
06/2009 - 11/2009
Worked in a very fast-paced unit as PACU charge.
Delegating assignments (as appropriate to staff members).
Timely completed necessary charge nurse paperwork Deaconess Hospital Cincinnati, OH
Staff Nurse
06/2008 - 06/2009
Worked in a very fast paced PACU unit
Monitored patient vital signs post-surgery; administered medications and established PIV's.
PPR Inc Baltimore, MD
Travel Nurse
02/2007 - 05/2008
Worked at the prestigious John Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) in the Neurosciences unit.
Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient. Select Specialty Hospital Cincinnati, OH
Charge Nurse
07/2006 - 01/2007
Performed Charge duties at this LTAC facility
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse, comorbid chronic diagnoses.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between co-workers and other disciplines.
Met with the administrator regularly to discuss patient care issues. Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, OH
Staff Nurse
06/2004 - 07/2006
Worked in the Medical/Surgical Renal Unit.
Facilitated transition to home by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Monitored patient vital signs post-surgery, administered ordered medications and established PIV's.
Education and Training
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Cincinnati, OH Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN)
05/2004
Certifications
RN license BLS certified