JACQUELINE MILTON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse with 20+ years of progressive clinical and supervisory experience across correctional health, community health, emergency services, and acute care. Proven leader in managing large multidisciplinary teams, overseeing high-volume clinical operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance for complex, high-risk populations. Recognized for driving quality outcomes, staff development, and patient safety initiatives within county health systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Department of Children’s and Family Services/Children’s Welfare
Los Angeles
01.2016 - Current
- Manage caseloads of 40–60+ children and families, delivering comprehensive public health nursing services in compliance with county and state mandates.
- Conduct medical, developmental, and psychosocial assessments for high-risk pediatric and dependent populations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, social workers, mental health providers, community agencies) to ensure continuity of care and timely service delivery.
- Support disease prevention, immunization compliance, and health education initiatives, contributing to improved care coordination and case resolution timelines.
Registered Nurse
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Administered medication and monitored approximately 100+ patients responses to ensure optimal mental health outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address complex patients needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate mental health status and treatment effectiveness.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance patient coping strategies and reduce symptoms.
Registered Nurse III
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Twin Towers & Men’s Central Jail
Los Angeles
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Provided clinical oversight and direct patient care for hundreds of inmates per shift within one of the nation’s largest correctional health systems.
- Supervised and supported 50–60 RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and allied health staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted with staffing, scheduling, and daily operations for multiple housing units, supporting 24/7 clinical coverage.
- Conducted medical and psychiatric evaluations and coordinated treatment with physicians and mental health teams.
- Served as preceptor and mentor, contributing to staff onboarding, competency validation, and in-service training, improving clinical consistency and readiness.
- Supported leadership with audits, incident follow-up, and quality assurance activities, contributing to improved compliance and patient safety outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Earlier Nursing Experience
Los Angeles
06.2002 - 01.2006
- Delivered emergency nursing care in high-acuity trauma settings (MLK / Harbor-UCLA Medical Centers).
- Provided inpatient orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing care and home-based IV therapy services.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication administration, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA04.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Los Angeles, CA01.2001
Skills
- RN III Leadership
- Public & Correctional Health Nursing
- Program & Operations Oversight
- Staff Supervision (50–60)
- Policy & Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Mental Health & Psychiatric Assessment
- Care Coordination
- High-Volume Patient Flow
- EMR Systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – California
- Public Health Nurse (PHN) – California
- RN #576431 | PHN #547367 | EXPIRES 06/30/2026
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, Fire & Safety
- Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
07.2023 - 01.2026
Public Health Nurse
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Department of Children’s and Family Services/Children’s Welfare
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse III
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Twin Towers & Men’s Central Jail
01.2003 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Earlier Nursing Experience
06.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College