Katina Milton
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Vocational Nurse with 11years of experience in Skilled Nursing environments, delivering comprehensive patient care. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to create effective care plans and advocate for patient needs. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Cottonwood Creek Healthcare
Richardson, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Formulated effective treatment plans in partnership with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Facilitated better patient comprehension by effectively communicating treatment details to loved ones.
- Addressed comprehensive patient needs, including vital signs, wound dressing, and catheter care.
- Adhered strictly to physicians' orders for medication and therapy administration.
- Delivered crucial emotional support by closely monitoring dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
- Recorded significant changes in patient conditions and relayed concerns to healthcare supervisors.
- Acted as interim Assistant Director of Nursing on days without floor nursing responsibilities.
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
11.2019 - Current
- Administered diverse treatment modalities to address a range of disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Monitored patient responses after administering oral, intramuscular, and IV medications.
- Tracked dosages accurately while documenting all relevant patient conditions.
- Collected blood samples for routine laboratory tests to facilitate effective treatment plans.
- Updated patient charts regularly to document care plan adjustments and clinical observations.
- Used facility EMR system for efficient management of patient records and prescription transmissions.
- Provided immunizations against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable groups from severe illnesses.
- Recorded vital signs and recovery progress while monitoring medication side effects.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care through collaboration with healthcare professionals across disciplines.
- Oversaw management of patient rooms, common areas, and nursing stations to ensure cleanliness.
- Documented vital information in patient charts and provided status reports to care teams.
- Strengthened connections with patients and caregivers to fulfill specific care plan goals.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through assistance with essential daily living activities.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs while adhering to established care standards.
- Engaged in discussions regarding care plans, SOC, QIPP, and QAPI for continuous improvement.
- Reviewed incoming admissions and provided input on approved Pharmacy and Dietary recommendations.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse/Weekend Supervisor
Lindan Park Health & Rehabilitation Center
Richardson, TX
02.2014 - 11.2019
- Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols
- Monitored patient vitals, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs
- Oversaw medication administration to 90 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 6 nurses
- Provided unit leadership to provide quality care to 80 to 90 patients per day in 100-bed unit
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Reserve at Richardson
Richardson, TX
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Assisted in changing to PointClickCare for medical record keeping, keeping detailed records before, during and after switch
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Attended to patients in 90-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Vocational Nursing
T.H. Harris Community College
Opelousas, LA01.2014
Skills
- Guidance and leadership in teams
- Maintaining composure under stress
- Rapid problem-solving abilities
- Patient communication skills
- Proficiency in electronic records
- Infection management protocols
- Assurance of quality standards
- Coordination of schedules
- Understanding of medical terms
- Accurate medical documentation
- Expertise in EMR systems
- Administering medications accurately
- Vital sign assessment proficiency
- Professional nursing capabilities
- Care for Alzheimer's patients
- Knowledge in dementia care
- Experience in supervising staff
- Skills in nurse management
- Competence in injection administration
- Laboratory proficiency
Certification
- PN Expires: January 2026
References
Alvina Conte Admin: 972-234-4786
Erica Boyd Admin: 817-525-3168
Selena Tull DON: 469-643-0207
Marie Wilkerson ADON: 903- 914-0262
Che’Reese Turner DON : 219- 670-0765
Additional Information
- Travel Assignments:
- Woodridge Nursing and Rehab: Berlin, VT- 6 months
- Centers for Living and Rehab/Center of Nursing and Rehab: Bennington,VT/ Hoosick Fall,NY- 3 Months
- Cordova Wellness and Rehab: 1 month
- Woodland Village- Diamondhead,Ms: 3 Months
- Woodridge Nursing and Rehab- Berlin,VT: 12months
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Cottonwood Creek Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care
05.2022 - 03.2025
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
11.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Reserve at Richardson
09.2018 - 09.2019
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse/Weekend Supervisor
Lindan Park Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2014 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Vocational Nursing
T.H. Harris Community College