Valerie Nail Miller, RN, MS, FNP-C

63 Fairway Oaks

Abilene, TX 79606

325-665-7575

vmiller@phssn.edu

Education
PhD in Nursing (student)...University of Texas at Tyler2013-Present
FNP Post-Masters Certificate........Hardin Simmons University. 2011
MS, Clinical Nurse Specialist..Georgia State University.. 2000
BSN........Texas Tech University HSC ... 1987
Credentials / Certifications
Texas RN License.....Expires 7/2014
Texas APRN LicenseExpires 7/2014
AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.... ..2011-Present
ACLS...1995-Present
BLS..1993-Present
ONS Cancer Chemotherapy Provider.2005-2011
Certified Peri-anesthesia Nurse (CAPA)1997-2003
Professional Experience
Abilene Endocrinology Associates, Abilene, TX2012-Present
Family Nurse Practitioner in a busy endocrinology office.
Dr. Js Express Care, Abilene, TX2011-2012
Family Nurse Practitioner in a minor emergency walk-in clinic
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, Abilene, TX.2005-Present
Assistant Professor, MSN Coordinator
Courses taught: Health Assessment, Advanced Health Assessment,
Pathophysiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Med-Surg Nursing, Health Care
Missions and Critical Care Nursing.
Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX.2004-2009
Staff Pool RN for Day Surgery, Treatment Room, Preadmission Testing and
PACU
Gwinnett Anesthesia Services, PC, Lawrenceville, GA.2000-2004
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Responsible for preoperative H&Ps, ordering labs and diagnostics related to
clients surgery and initiating patient teaching regarding anesthesia plan.
Gwinnett Medical Center Day Surgery, Lawrenceville, GA.1995-2000
Staff RN Pre-op, PACU, Pre-Admission Interviews
Pre-op Charge nurse; Preceptor; Clinical Ladder Level III; Education Nurse

Publications/Presentations

Kee, C., Miller, V. (1999). Perioperative care of the older adult with auditory and
visual changes. AORN Journal, 70(6), 1012-1019.
Poster Presenter, A QSEN Approach to a Quantitative Evaluation of the Clinical
Student. 2012 ATI National Nurse Educator Summit.
Panel Speaker on The Role of Nurse Practitioners, Texas Student Nurses
Association 2012 Convention
Professional Organizations

Big Country Nurse Practitioners...2010-Present

Texas Nurse Practitioners.2011-2012
International Organization of MS Nurses2010-2011
Texas Nurses Association.2010-2011
Nurses Christian Fellowship..2009-2011
Sigma Theta Tau International.1988-Present
Oncology Nursing Society.2007-2011
National Student Nurses Association Sustaining Member.....2007-Present
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists1999-2000
American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses1997-2000
Accomplishments/Honors/Scholarships
AACN Quality & Safety Education in Nursing Institute Scholarship..2011
Linda Morgante MS Nurse Leadership Scholarship Recipient..2010
NSNA Leadership University, Advisors Certificate..2009
Nurse Oncology Education Program Scholarship Recipient..2007
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Texas Tech University1988- Present
Federal Trainee-ship Scholarship Recipient, Georgia State University...1998-2000
Medical Spanish Course...1998
Outstanding Young Woman of America.1987
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society.1987
National Whos Who among Colleges and Universities..1987
Community Service
Caps Baptist Church Music Team...2011-Present
Walk to Emmaus Music Team..2010
Abilene ISD Technology and Careers Committee.2013-Present
Clyde Independent School District Safety and Health Advisory Council..2010-2011
First Baptist Church Clyde.2004-2010
Choir/Band Member; Womens Ministry Council Member
Small Group Host Home; Womens Bible Study Leader
Alliance for Women and Children Member.2008-Present