Lacey Milligan
Cape May,NJ
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in Medical-Surgical nursing with a strong passion for health and wellness. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and excelling in team-based settings. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong clinical skills and ability to navigate changing patient needs with efficiency while providing excellent patient care and establishing rapport. Strong understanding for preventative healthcare, and incorporating integrative approaches to achieve overall wellness. Committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive difference,
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Developed individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and lifestyle changes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical best practices and organizational policies.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Baptist Hospital Gulf Breeze
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options
- Disease process and management and lifestyle options to reduce reoccurrence and prevent readmissions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action with goals
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication regimen and disease management
- Performed wound care and venipuncture for lab draws
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various diseases, therapies and procedures
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, IV therapy, Injections, and wound care
- Collaborated with physicians and disciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Managed 6 patient's care from admission to discharge
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ05.2019
Associate of Arts - Education
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05.2006
Skills
- Exceptional Proficiency in Peripheral IV Insertion
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination With Multidisciplinary Teams
- Compassionate, Empathetic Care
- Medication Administration (oral, IV, IM, sub-q)
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Detail Driven & Organized
- Patient Education
- Organized
Accomplishments
Cape May County Nurse Association (2021, 2022, 2024)
Nurse Physician Liaison Committee (2021, 2022, 2024 -present)
Flu Administrator (2021, 2022)
Covid-19 Swabber (2020, 2021, 2022)
Pre-Post Unit Based Council Secretary (2023)
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional Epic Super User (2024-present)
4-East Unit Based Council, Sunshine Committee (2024-present)
Hand Hygiene Champion (2023-present)
Certification
RN License #26NR20988100-NJ (2019- present)
RN License #RN9612223 -FL (2022-2024)
CPR/BLS Certification (2019-present)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
07.2023 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Baptist Hospital Gulf Breeze
08.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
07.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
08.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cumberland County College
Associate of Arts - Education
Rend Lake College
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