CHRISTINA MILTON
Dinuba,CA
Summary
Experienced RN with progressive perioperative and surgical services expertise, proven leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and strong skills in patient flow, procedural sedation, and quality-focused perioperative care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VIP Specialist
Surgical Services
Visalia, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated pre-, intra-, and post-procedural patient care for outpatient radiology and surgical procedures, optimizing patient throughput and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards; leveraged leadership and teamwork to support anesthesiologists and surgeons.
- Monitored patients through procedural sedation and recovery, conducted thorough pre- and post-procedure assessments, and communicated care plans to multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe transitions from admission to discharge.
RN
DaVita
Dinuba, CA
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Performed clinical assessments, vascular access cannulation, and dialysis machine management while adhering to policies and safety protocols; reported changes in patient condition to the interdisciplinary team, supporting continuity of care.
- Documented treatments, reviewed labs, and collaborated with medical team to implement care plans that ensured patient safety and regulatory compliance.
RN
Adventist Health
Selma, CA
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Delivered comprehensive postoperative nursing, managed airway and pain control, and coordinated timely discharges, reducing post-anesthesia stay time by an average of 15 minutes through efficient recovery and discharge planning.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to develop individualized care plans, respond to emergencies with ACLS/BLS protocols, and maintain a safe recovery environment.
Nurse
Adventist Health
Reedley, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Triage and rapid assessment of high-acuity patients, activated emergency response when indicated, and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to prioritize patient flow and disposition.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and staff to organize care, document interventions, and ensure patient safety under pressure.
Correctional Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Corcoran, CA
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, managed medical and behavioral safety concerns, and implemented crisis prevention interventions to protect patients and staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare and security teams to coordinate care and ensure compliance with regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.2017
Skills
- Perioperative Coordination
- Sedation recovery
- Patient Flow Optimization
- Nurse leadership
- Team coaching
- Airway Management
- Pain Management
- Procedure assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Emergency response
- EHR documentation
- Multidisciplinary communication
Certification
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Arrhythmia Course Certificate
Timeline
VIP Specialist
Surgical Services
11.2025 - Current
RN
DaVita
07.2025 - 11.2025
RN
Adventist Health
07.2022 - 06.2025
Nurse
Adventist Health
07.2021 - 07.2022
Correctional Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
07.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College