Joann Miller

BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with 15+ years of critical-care and military nursing experience, including intensive care, neurocritical care, ICU flight nursing, charge nursing, procedural support, and complex patient management. Strong clinical foundation in rapid patient assessment, airway and respiratory management, hemodynamic monitoring, pain and sedation management, IV therapy, emergency response, and recognition of rapidly changing patient conditions. Experienced providing safe, compassionate care in high-acuity environments while working independently and collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Seeking a PRN PACU, perioperative, ambulatory surgery, or outpatient RN position.

Critical Care Charge Nurse at United States Air Force (2016-03 – 2018-07)

Provided clinical leadership and direct care for critically ill patients in a fast-paced intensive-care environment.

• Performed comprehensive assessments and rapidly recognized changes in respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status requiring immediate intervention.
• Managed cardiac monitoring, mechanical ventilation, oxygen-delivery systems, transducers, and invasive pressure-monitoring equipment.
• Managed patient pain and sedation needs and evaluated response to treatment.
• Administered IV, injectable, oral, and enteral medications.
• Coordinated care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams and communicated changes in patient status.
• Provided patient and family education, support, and advocacy.
• Mentored and supervised nursing personnel and medical technicians.
• Participated in quality-improvement and cost-containment initiatives supporting a $125,000 operating budget.
• Performed emergency stabilization interventions and responded to rapidly changing patient conditions.

ICU Flight Nurse / Critical Care Transport Nurse at United States Air Force

Provided critical-care nursing during military aeromedical transport of patients requiring a high level of clinical monitoring and intervention.

• Assessed and monitored critically ill patients during transport, recognizing changes in respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status.
• Managed airway, oxygenation, ventilation, cardiac monitoring, IV therapies, medications, and other critical-care needs in a transport environment.
• Worked independently and collaboratively with flight and medical teams to maintain patient stability throughout transport.
• Responded to emergent changes in patient condition and initiated appropriate interventions.
• Maintained detailed clinical documentation and communicated patient status and care needs during transitions between healthcare settings.

Utilization Manager at United States Air Force (2018-07 – 2019-05)

• Performed clinical review of inpatient and outpatient services using established clinical criteria and Department of Defense guidelines.
• Reviewed medical records and clinical documentation to evaluate appropriateness and continuity of care.
• Coordinated physician review and communicated clinical determinations in a timely manner.
• Monitored readmissions and high-utilizer patients and coordinated appropriate specialty referrals.
• Developed workflow processes and training materials to improve efficiency and consistency.

Disease Manager at United States Air Force (2018-07 – 2018-08)

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Coordinated care with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and developed individualized care plans.
• Provided patient education and promoted adherence to treatment plans and clinical guidelines.
• Developed disease-specific education materials and care pathways.

Critical Care Registered Nurse at United States Air Force (2015-04 – 2016-03)

Managed critically ill medical and surgical patients in a 10-bed intensive care unit.

• Performed comprehensive assessments and prioritized care according to patient acuity and changing clinical needs.
• Monitored cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, vital signs, laboratory results, fluid balance, and hemodynamic status.
• Managed mechanical ventilation and advanced cardiac and respiratory monitoring equipment.
• Administered medications, IV therapies, blood products, and transfusions while monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Recognized and responded to sepsis, shock, respiratory compromise, and other acute complications.
• Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and modify treatment plans.
• Provided patient and family education, emotional support, and advocacy.

Executive Officer at United States Air Force (2014-01 – 2015-04)

Supported senior military healthcare leadership with administrative and operational responsibilities.

• Prepared reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive briefing materials.
• Coordinated meetings, schedules, communications, and organizational records.
• Evaluated administrative processes and identified opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency.

Critical Care Registered Nurse at United States Air Force (2012-04 – 2014-03)

Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions.

• Assisted physicians with bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
• Managed patients requiring mechanical ventilation, cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, and invasive monitoring.
• Assessed pain, sedation, respiratory status, vital signs, laboratory results, and overall clinical condition.
• Administered medications and IV therapies and monitored patients for treatment response and complications.
• Participated in development and evaluation of nursing protocols and provided education to nursing and interdisciplinary staff.

Critical Care Registered Nurse at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (2007-01 – 2012-01)

Provided critical care to medically complex neurosurgical patients in a 52-bed specialty intensive-care unit.

• Performed detailed neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hemodynamic assessments.
• Managed mechanically ventilated patients and monitored invasive lines, central lines, catheters, and other critical-care equipment.
• Recognized urgent and emergent changes in patient condition and initiated appropriate interventions.
• Managed pain and sedation and evaluated patient response to treatment.
• Administered medications, IV infusions, blood products, and transfusions while monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Assisted neurosurgeons with complex bedside procedures.
• Provided patient and family education, advocacy, and emotional support.
• Facilitated admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.

Executive Officer at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (2014-01 – 2015-04)

Supported senior military healthcare leadership with administrative and operational responsibilities.

• Prepared reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive briefing materials.
• Coordinated meetings, schedules, communications, and organizational records.
• Evaluated administrative processes and identified opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency.

Critical Care Registered Nurse at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (2012-04 – 2014-03)

Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions.

• Assisted physicians with bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
• Managed patients requiring mechanical ventilation, cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, and invasive monitoring.
• Assessed pain, sedation, respiratory status, vital signs, laboratory results, and overall clinical condition.
• Administered medications and IV therapies and monitored patients for treatment response and complications.
• Participated in development and evaluation of nursing protocols and provided education to nursing and interdisciplinary staff.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University (2012-05)

Associate Degree in Nursing – Montgomery County Community College (2007-05)