Daniel McMillian
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience, including leadership as Charge Nurse at Compass Intervention Center, Saint Francis Hospital, and Baptist Memorial Hospital. Expert in critical care and crisis management, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective staff training and adherence to employment protocols. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and committed to compassionate patient advocacy. Diligent worker with history of prompt attendance.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Responsible and accountable. Driven to be the best that I can be at my place of employment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Charge Nurse
Compass Intervention Center
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Registered Nurse / Rotating Charge Nurse responsible for the oversight of 90+ residential adolescents between the ages of 11 - 18 with mental health, substance abuse, neglect, elopement, defiance and other related issues. Solely responsible for the oversight and delegation of the entire hospital setting, including 1 other nurse and up to 10 mental health techs on night shifts from 7pm - 7am.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Expert phlebotomy skills utilized to obtain ordered labs on patients every morning.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
03.2008 - 02.2019
- PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN responsible for monitoring and managing post-op patient status including the administration of blood pressure meds, pain meds, nausea meds, sedatives, etc. Accurately reviewed and completed post-op orders including PCA pumps for pain, administering blood and IV fluids, obtaining labs, maintaining patients on ventilator, extubating patients, and transferring patients from PACU to appropriate hospital floor.
- Rotating Charge Nurse
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse / ICU Charge Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
04.2005 - 03.2008
- RN responsible for recovering and maintaining patients after surgery including but not limited to: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, valve replacement, angioplasty, stents, lung resection, thoracotomy, & heart / lung transplant. Proficient in the utilization of PA lines, arterial lines, CVC lines, Intra Aortic Balloon Pump, and mechanical ventilators. Patient advocate who works diligently to maintain above average rapport with patients as well as families and staff. Charge Nurse of CV Recovery unit and CVICU. PRN work in heart and lung transplant unit.
- Recipient of the "Service First Coin" awarded by the Pastoral Care Department for services above and beyond the call of duty.
- Active hospital wide educator for programs including the Restraint Committee, Documentation Committee, and JCAHO Committee.
- Served on the Advisory Board for Hi-Tech Institute assisting with the implementation of their Medical Technology Programs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Managed staffing assignments for each shift based on patient acuity levels, ensuring adequate coverage for all areas of the ICU.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
On Assignment Healthcare Staffing
01.2005 - 03.2005
- Traveled to Burbank, CA to work in Los Angeles, CA at the LAUSC Hospital for a 3 month travel assignment. Worked as a RN on a CMA (closely monitored area) floor. Patients included homeless, uninsured, Hispanic, and immigrants with little to no knowledge of speaking English. Mechanically ventilated patients and Isolation patients were included on this unit. Learned to administer respiratory treatments and draw ABG's. Able to handle extreme working conditions such as learning to speak Spanish, gang member population patients, and no central air in this 19 story county hospital in downtown Los Angeles, CA.
- Obtained RN Licensure in the state of CA.
- Completed Management of Assaultive Behavior Course
- Displayed an ability to adapt to a completely new nursing environment.
Registered Nurse / CV Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
05.2002 - 01.2005
- RN on CV Stepdown Unit. Admitted and discharged patients including but not limited to neurological, cardiovascular and lung diseases. Received patients from ICU and CVICU. Cared for up to 8 patients at a time depending on staffing.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN05-2002
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Med
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS12-1998
No Degree - Pre Med
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Southaven, MS03-1998
Skills
- ACLS / BLS / PALS instructor
- Hospital Experience
- Staff Nurse
- Critical Care
- Charge Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Served on JCAHO Committee
- 20 years of Nursing experience
- Crisis management
- Infection control
- Staff training
- Precepting
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Certified
- 12 Lead EKG interpretation Certified
Timeline
RN, Charge Nurse
Compass Intervention Center
04.2020 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
03.2008 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse / ICU Charge Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
04.2005 - 03.2008
Critical Care Travel Nurse
On Assignment Healthcare Staffing
01.2005 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse / CV Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
05.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Med
University of Mississippi
No Degree - Pre Med
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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