Epic, Cerna, Greenway, Alscripts
Cheryl Milling
Nurse Navigator
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Nurse Navigator demonstrates critical thinking, initiative and expertise in BPCI-A, Total Joint Program. Collaborating with providers and patients to achieving optimum health, reduced hospitalization and increased quality of life. Dedicated to improving healthcare and leading the way for quality care and positive outcomes by identifying best practices and advocating for patients and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Navigator
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
Vancleave, MS
06.2019 - Current
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
- Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.
- Communication with patient and caregiver to provide information and educate and serve as point of contact through the patients surgical recovery and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Merit Health Biloxi
Biloxi, Mississippi
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and mobility equipment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, Alabama
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.2018 - 08.2019
Skills
3 Years as Nurse Navigator/case manager
Proficient with multiple EHR/EMR systems
Works independently as well as with a team
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, nursing judgement and leadership in planning for the appropriate care management
Able to prioritize with strong time management skills
Software
Certification
Mississippi Compact/Multi State Registered Nurse License Number: 911897
Timeline
Nurse Navigator
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Merit Health Biloxi
03.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
08.2018 - 08.2019