Melissa A. Miller, RN, BSN
Title
Nurse, Brachial Plexus Center
Email
melissa.miller3@cchmc.org
Phone
513-803-6365
Fax
513-803-0044
Bio
Melissa Miller is a Registered Nurse and currently works in the Brachial Plexus Center. Her responsibilities include coordinating the nursing care of both inpatients and outpatients. Prior to coming to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Melissa practiced as a registered nurse in adult health at University Hospital, a level 1 Trauma Center in Cincinnati. During her stay at University Hospital, she specialized in caring for post-surgical patients including trauma, orthopaedic, burn victims, general surgery patients, and critically ill patients. In 2006, she became a nurse educator and coordinator of a critical care internship program, training nursesnew to critical care areas and the emergency room. Melissa was also an assistant coordinator to a new graduate nurse program which provided pre-board assistance to new grads. From 2000 to 2006, she worked in multiple intensive care units throughout the tri-state area. Melissa's areas of practice include: medical, surgical, trauma, burns and cardiac intensive care units.
Credentials
BSN: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1997.
License: Ohio Board of Nursing, 2009.
Certifications: January 2007-2009 ACLS Provider, January 2009-2010 BLS Provider, April 2007-2009 ACLS Instructor.
Awards and Honors
Service Excellence Award, University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, January and July 2008
Presentations, Most Recent
A Review of the Renal System. Critical Care Internship Program. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. October and December 2008.
Role of the ICU Nurse. Critical Care Internship Program. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. September and December, 2008.
Role of the ICU Nurse in flotation of Swan Ganz Catheter. Critical Care Internship Program. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. September and October 2007, January, March, April, July, September, October, and November 2008.
Troubleshooting Swan Ganz Catheters. Critical Care Internship Program. University Hospital. CIncinnati, OH. September and October 2007, January, March, April, July, September, October, and November 2008.
Overview of Blood Administration. LEAP Program. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. April 2007 and November 2008.
De-clotting Central Venous Access Devices and Care of CVADs. Critical Care Internship Program. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. October 2007 and November 2008.
Voluteen Program Orientation. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. July 2008.
Electrolyte Imbalances. LEAP Program. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. February 2007.
Overview of Critical Care Internship Program. United States Air Force and Major General Rank. University Hospital. Cincinnati, OH. July 2007.
Professional Organization Memberships
Special Interests
Brachial Plexus Injuries, Orthopaedics, Trauma, General Surgery and Critical Care.
Volunteer Service
2008-Present: Tri-state Medical Reserve Corps Team Nurse.
2006-Present: Community Emergency Response Team Member.
2001-Present: Medical Assistant Team Nurse at the American Red Cross, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1998-Present: First-Aid Team Member for MS, Society Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Valley Chapter.
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