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Andrea MillsMalvern, IA

kllrnrs@hotmail.com - 712-621-7445

WORK EXPERIENCE

nursing instructorITT Tech - Omaha, NE - October 2013 to Present

Responsibilities

I currently teach pharmacology and dosage calculations, fundamentals of nursing, nursing leadership, and

supervise a critical care clinical group.

RN exempt paramedicMalvern Rescue - Malvern, IA - July 2011 to Present

Responsibilities

I respond to emergency calls. I triage and treat patients of all ages with a variety of illnesses and injuries. I

transport to the appropriate medical facilities for definitive care.

Accomplishments

I was voted EMT of the year in 2012.

Skills Used

I use a variety of assessment skills in determining the needs of my patients. I treat as needed, according to

state and department protocols. I then transport as needed to the appropriate medical facility. I supervise and

direct the actions on other members of my team as needed.

RNCreighton University Medical Center - Omaha, NE - August 2010 to Present

Responsibilities

Initially I began working in the CDU at Creighton. We prepared and recovered patients from same day

surgeries, biopsies, dialysis treatments, blood transfusion, cardiac procedures, and other procedures requiring

only short hospital stays. I later transferred to the emergency room. As a nurse in a Level 1 Trauma Center

I cared for patients of all age groups with a wide range of illnesses and injuries. I helped prepare them for

emergent surgical procedures and hospital admission.

Accomplishments

I has voted nurse of the year for my department in 2011.

Skills Used

I used a wide range of assessment and critical thinking skills in the care of my patients. I also used care andcompassion in dealing with families and patients in their times of great need. I am certified in BLS, ACLS,

PALS, and TNCC.

RNMontgomery County Memorial Hospital - Red Oak, IA - July 1992 to January 2010

Responsibilities

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I cared for patients in the ICCU setting with a variety of illnesses and injuries. While we cared for all ages, the

patients were primarily elderly. I also cross-trained to the med/surg, obstetrics, and emergency departments.

Skills Used

I delivered care to patients with a variety of health conditions. I supervised the cares given by unlicensed

personnel. At the time I was a CPR instructor and taught CPR classes to employees and other interested

persons. I maintained certifications in BLS, BLS instructor, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC

Temporary Agency NurseStat Staff - Omaha, NE - October 2000 to April 2002

Responsibilities

I worked a nurse for a temporary agency and was assigned to various facilities. During the last year I worked

for them, I was assigned longterm as night shift charge nurse at a longterm care facility. The facility had a

variety of levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, ICF, SNF,and Alzheimers/dementia units.

I supervised the cares provided by nurses, medications aides, and nursing assistants. I handled scheduling

issues as they arose and made staff work assignments.

Accomplishments

When I started at the facility they had received poor ratings during state inspections and had been repeatedly

fined for care issues. I worked, with other staff members, to improve care and documentation in the facility.

The issues were resolved and care improved. Resident and family satisfaction increased tremendously, as

did the next state inspection.

Skills Used

I assessed patients for changes in their condition. I did admissions, discharges, and changes in level of

provided. I administered medications and treatments. I spoke to physicians and families regarding changes in

patient condition. I supervised staff and made adjustments in the schedule as necessary.

EDUCATION

MSN in nursingLiberty University - Lynchburg, VA

2007 to 2009

BSN in nursingFort Hays State University - Hays, KS

2005 to 2007

RN in nursingSouthwestern Community College - Creston, IA

2001 to 2002