1. JAMES V. MILLS, RN
2412 Greenleaf Drive Wilmington, DE 19810 ● 302-598-5377 ● vinnym2414@aol.com
Clinical Leadership
INFECTION PREVENTION ~ MEDICAL RECORDS COMPLIANCE ~ PATIENT CARE EMERGENCY
TRAUMA AND INTENSIVE CARE ~ OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS
A highly dedicated professional and a proven leader with valuable experience in infection prevention,
emergency, and trauma, occupational and critical care nursing. Possesses a strong clinical and training
expertise. Experience in fostering high patient satisfaction/quality programs. Strategic thinker and
results-oriented with recognized ability to handle various organizational functions and lead productive
teams to increase clinical excellence. Possesses keen attention to detail and problem resolution.
Enthusiastic contributor, excellent communicator, recognized ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships across cross-functional clinical, multi-level operations and diverse
individuals at any level. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, teleconferencing and public speaking.
Core Competencies
Patient Care Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care • Infection Prevention • Medical Records
Compliance • Medicare Core Measures• Education • Training
Education and Licensure
Associates of Science Nursing Degree Delaware Technical and Community College 1987
RN compact state license (Delaware), and hold current licensure in Pennsylvania
Currently enrolled at Wilmington University RN to BSN program 109 of 120 credits obtained
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown, Middletown, DE 2014 to Present
Infection Prevention and Occupational Health Nurse
• Assumed lead role in implementing infection prevention program of new facility
• Develop and employed education program for new employees in principles of infection
prevention
• Medical records compliance analyst to ensure documentation meets Medicare guidelines
• Key role in staff education and development
• Ensured point of care testing complied with CLIA waived testing standards
• Solely responsible for monitoring, surveillance and reporting of hospital acquired infections
• Developed and performed annual infection risk assessment
Jennersville Regional Hospital, West Grove, Pennsylvania 5/2011-10/2014
Infection Prevention and Occupational Health Nurse 4/2013-10/2014
• Organizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating infection prevention program
• Facilitator and coordinator of infection prevention committee
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2. • Educator of staff in principles and practice of infection prevention
• Revised and reviewed infection prevention policies
• Monitoring, surveillance and reporting of hospital acquired infections
• Developed and revised annual risk assessment
• Implemented and maintained electronic medical record surveillance of MDRO history in
patient population
• Implemented and maintained electronic medical record surveillance program for infection
prevention
• Received training and continuing education in principles of infection prevention and
surveillance of hospital acquired infections from New Jersey Department of Health and
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Safety Healthcare Network
Nursing Supervisor 5/2011-4/2013
• Management of facility on weekends and off shifts
• Primary team member in rapid response and code blue teams
• Assured safe and appropriate staffing based on patient acuity and census
• Trained and functioned as an abstractor for meaningful use and core measures to
ensure patient care and documentation complied with Medicare standards.
Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pennsylvania 1990-2011
Nursing Supervisor 2006-2011
• Managed safe and appropriate staffing based on census and patient acuity
• Lead role in rapid response and cardiopulmonary arrest teams
• Oversight of facility operations during off shift and weekend hours
• Managed patient flow, disposition and bed assignment
• Ensured hospital practice and policies were followed to provide safe and satisfactory
patient care
• Key administration resource for organized labor contract interpretation
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 2001-2006
• Nursing care of critically ill patients during post operative period following open heart
surgery and interventional cardiac procedures
• Strong leadership in charge nurse role
• Emotional support, education and patient condition information provided to patient and
family
• Participation in unit self staffing and scheduling program
• Shop steward for organized labor organization
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department 1990-2001
• Provided all levels of nursing care for emergently ill and injured patients in this level II
trauma center
• Provided support, education and information to patients and family members regarding
condition and ongoing care
• Assessed and prioritized patient care based on severity of illness or injury
• Served as charge nurse to assign patients to appropriate staff and facilitate patient
disposition
Christiana Care Health Systems, Wilmington, Delaware 1987-1990
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
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3. • Provided care for emergent and acutely ill patients at a level I trauma center
• Assessed patients and prioritized care based on level of acuity
• Managed care for multiple critical ill patients
• Stabilized patients in a crisis using knowledge and standards of BLS and
ACLS
• Provided information and support to patients and family regarding condition and plan of
care
• Ensured the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency
treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing
practice
• Proficient in IV placement and lab draws
Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA 1986-1987
Staff RN/GN, PCU
• Provide for or assists clients with activities of daily living including bathing, turning, and
personal care.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Perform tests as needed including EKG, venipuncture, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Medication administration
• Continuous ECG telemetry monitoring of patients
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all clients.
Monitor Technician, PCU
• Continuous surveillance of ECG telemetry monitors
• Documentation and interpretation of ECG tracings
• Alert nursing staff of acute rhythm changes
• Routine personal patient care and performance of vital signs
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1977-1987:
Drafting and engineering of piping/cooling systems in nuclear power plants. Various positions in food
service industry. Part time and prn nursing positions in critical care transport; emergency and critical
care nursing; adult and pediatric home care.
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
BLS and ACLS,
Membership in Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
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