Donna Milligan/ Campbell
Denver/ Helena,CO/MT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 30 years of direct patient care experience, including more than 20 years specializing in Endocrinology. Proven ability to effectively communicate complex disease states, products, and access and reimbursement concepts, particularly with Ascendis Pharma. Strong advocate for team collaboration, consistently striving for optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Equipped with extensive expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, alongside a solid background in remote work settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
National Speaker for Skytrofa
Ascendis Pharma
05.2021 - Current
- My position as a national speaker for Ascendis Pharma has been instrumental in disseminating my expertise and experiences to a broad audience. I have presented to hundreds of NP, RN and MAs across the nation, collaborating with the Ascendis sales team in order to provide support for disease state awareness, Skytrofa and TransCon technology, research design and results, and the PA process with tips and tricks. I was initially contracted as a presenter for Skytrofa before its launch and have since remained an active speaker for Ascendis. I have received comprehensive training on various slide decks, including Ask the Expert decks. This training also includes annual compliance training. During a recent speaker training session, I had the opportunity to present the updated practical deck to fellow nurses, sharing my experiences with them. I conducted a product theater at the Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Society, further solidifying my influence and expertise in the field. I am the sole nursing speaker for their program currently.
Registered Nurse and Research Coordinator
Life Pediatric Endocrinology (Dr. Kim and Dr. Davis)
05.2024 - Current
- I am collaborating virtually with Dr. Kim and her staff to manage the research studies at her office. I manage Dr. Davis’s patients virtually. I interact to answer questions, order labs, schedule appointments, educate on gluten-free diets for our patients that have been newly diagnosed with Celiac, educate our patients that need training for the Skytrofa auto-injector, and address any other needs to support her patients.
Registered Nurse in the Field
A- Plus Healthcare
03.2026 - Current
- I am a home nurse for a 15-year-old with severe medical needs. I manage his day-to-day care, coordinate his appointments, manage his safety needs due to his progressive genetic disease, maintain his medicine records, and supervise an LPN who also manages his care part-time.
Registered Nurse/ Office Manager/Research Study Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Pediatric Endocrinology, Dr. Maniatis
05.2016 - 07.2023
- I was the sole study coordinator and study nurse for numerous research trials (see list below). The research studies that I was the coordinator for were mostly related to growth hormones. Responsibilities included initiating the study, coordinating visits, EDC, all blood processing, lab send-outs, drug accountability, IRB submissions, compliance, and closing of the studies at completion. Our clinic was involved in the research studies for the three drugs recently approved by the FDA for long-acting growth hormone in pediatric patients. Under my coordination, we had some of the highest numbers of participants for any study site. For Ascendis, we were leading enrollments. I have experienced 2 FDA audits as the research coordinator. The most recent audit was on 9/22/22, with no findings or observations. I created and maintained the site SOP. Performed all stimulation testing to help diagnose Growth Hormone Deficiency, Precocious Puberty, and other disorders. Other duties included answering phone calls regarding various endocrine issues, Intramuscular injections, managing the back-office staff, training on growth hormone injection, and different needs throughout the office. Collaborate with other medical staff to obtain insurance authorization for growth hormone and other specialty drugs.
Registered Nurse/ Back Office Manager/Research Study Coordinator
Pediatric Endocrine Associates, (Dr. Maniatis, Dr. Bloch, Dr. Nayak)
10.2005 - 04.2016
- Performed stimulation testing to help diagnose Growth Hormone Deficiency, Precocious Puberty, and other disorders. This process included obtaining IV access, giving IV medications, obtaining timed blood samples, and processing blood on patients ranging in age from a few months to 18 years old. Other duties included answering phone calls regarding various endocrine issues, Intramuscular injections, managing the back-office staff, training on growth hormone injection, and different needs throughout the office. I was the sole study coordinator and study nurse for growth hormone research trials (see list below). Responsibilities included initiating the study, coordinating visits, EDC, all blood processing, lab send-outs, drug accountability, IRB submissions, compliance, and closing of the studies at completion.
Flex Nurse
The Children’s Hospital of Denver
05.1999 - 06.2001
- Worked to fill staffing needs throughout the urgent care clinic. Performed initial assessment and triaged patients according to acuity. Was responsible for the care and education for a variety of pediatric patients including but not limited to asthma, sprains and fractures, strep throat, otitis media, overdoses, dehydration, flu and many more.
Flex Nurse- Night shift
The Children’s Hospital of Denver
10.1998 - 05.1999
- Worked to fill staffing needs on the medical, surgical, orthopedic, and neurological and step-down unit. To function appropriately in this situation, I had to be flexible and use my vast knowledge to take care of this variety of patients and situations.
Pool Nurse- Night shift
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
02.1996 - 08.1998
- Helped to fill staffing needs throughout the hospital, excluding the ICU and emergency room. Patient assignments included liver transplants, kidney transplants, cardiac, renal, surgery, oncology neurology, and urology patients.
Staff Nurse- Night shift CN II
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
06.1993 - 02.1996
- Duties included caring for a variety of surgical patients. Surgical services included general pediatrics, urology ENT, plastics, renal donors, and liver transplantations. Charge nurse for nights starting in 7/93. Co-chair of the education committee acted as a resource for liver transplant and trauma patients and worked well with all healthcare team members. Ascended to Clinical Nurse II on 8/95.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Relationship building
- Effective public speaking
- Health education delivery
- Injection Training
- Insurance reimbursement assistance
- Disease awareness training
- Regulatory compliance training
- Extensive background in endocrinology spanning 20 years
Timeline
Registered Nurse in the Field
A- Plus Healthcare
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse and Research Coordinator
Life Pediatric Endocrinology (Dr. Kim and Dr. Davis)
05.2024 - Current
National Speaker for Skytrofa
Ascendis Pharma
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/ Office Manager/Research Study Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Pediatric Endocrinology, Dr. Maniatis
05.2016 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse/ Back Office Manager/Research Study Coordinator
Pediatric Endocrine Associates, (Dr. Maniatis, Dr. Bloch, Dr. Nayak)
10.2005 - 04.2016
Flex Nurse
The Children’s Hospital of Denver
05.1999 - 06.2001
Flex Nurse- Night shift
The Children’s Hospital of Denver
10.1998 - 05.1999
Pool Nurse- Night shift
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
02.1996 - 08.1998
Staff Nurse- Night shift CN II
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
06.1993 - 02.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Poster Presentations (lead author)
1. Safety and efficacy of treatment with Lonapegsomatropin in children with growth hormone deficiency at week 130 in the enliGHten trial.
2. Treatment Experience of Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency in the Phase 3 fliGHt Trial: Switching from Daily Growth Hormone to Once-weekly TransCon hGH
3. Continued Efficacy and Safety with up to 2 Years of Treatment with Lonapegsomatropin (TransCon hGH) in Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency
4. Continued Safety and Efficacy After 2.5 Years of Treatment with Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd (TransCon hGH) in Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency in the enliGHten trial.
Product theater for PENS: Understanding SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin-tcgd) Following a Patient Journey to Once-weekly Treatment