Carmen McMillan
Laurel,MS
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 19 years of patient care and advocacy within long term care, Med/surge, and Ophthamology surgery units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Providing patients and their families with information and education related to the care and safety for their loved ones.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Surgery
Southern Eye Laser And Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Educating patients on Medication regimens and care techniques related to post operative care.
- Communicated with patient preferred pharmacy regarding new prescriptions
Director of Nurses, Long Term Care
South Central Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Communicated through care plan meetings with family and patients related to the patient care needs and progress through physical therapy.
- Performed pre-admission screenings for referrals to the facility.
- Coordinated with social services and physical/occupational therapy departments on environmental needs for patient that are transitioning to home.
Assistant Director of Nursing, Long Term Care
South Central Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Schedule management of medical employees for staffing purposes.
- Lead a fall team compiled of employees, physical/occupational therapist that devised individual care needs for high risk patients to ensure a safer environment.
- Managed Personal Protective Equipment pertaining to isolation precautions for patient with transmittable diseases.
Registered Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
03.2004 - 04.2016
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Medical records coordinator. Reviewed medical records for new admissions and monthly for existing patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.2003
Skills
- Training Junior Team Members
- Specimen Preparation
- Management of Care team
- Wound Care
- Education for patients and family
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Surgery
Southern Eye Laser And Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
Director of Nurses, Long Term Care
South Central Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing, Long Term Care
South Central Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
03.2004 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Meridian Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones County Junior College
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