Lena L. McMillan
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife, Women’s Health and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt Nurse Midwives and Primary Care at Melrose
- Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to women, ensuring health maintenance and effective disease management.
- Executed full-scope midwifery practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Facilitated consultations and collaborated with colleagues to address diverse health needs of clients.
- Maintained best practices in chronic disease management, optimizing patient outcomes and care effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough reviews of laboratory and diagnostic results to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed client messages and phone triage, ensuring timely responses and effective communication.
- Provided telehealth services to enhance accessibility and continuity of care for clients.
- Educated patients on health maintenance strategies and preventive care to promote overall wellness.
Instructor in Clinical Nursing
Vanderbilt School of Nursing
- Current
- Facilitated MSN candidates' transition from theory to practice through comprehensive orientation and supervision.
- Enhanced patient safety by teaching, demonstrating, and supervising essential clinical nursing skills.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to ensure candidates meet high clinical standards and provide timely feedback.
- Strengthened clinical standards by maintaining rigorous evaluation processes and promoting continuous improvement.
- Implemented teaching strategies to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in clinical settings.
- Developed and presented educational materials to support MSN candidates' learning and skill acquisition.
- Maintained a supportive learning environment that encourages MSN candidates' professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate clinical experiences with academic learning for a holistic educational approach.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Prime Obstetrics & Gynecology
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Delivered comprehensive care for women, ensuring optimal health outcomes across various age groups.
- Provided well-woman care, addressing preventive health needs and promoting overall wellness.
- Managed routine and high-risk prenatal care, supporting expectant mothers throughout pregnancy phases.
- Conducted postpartum care, facilitating recovery and addressing new mothers' concerns effectively.
- Oversaw chronic disease management, developing tailored plans for women's unique health challenges.
- Addressed gynecologic problems, employing diagnostic skills to formulate appropriate treatment strategies.
- Executed in-office GYN procedures, enhancing patient care within the established scope of practice.
- Collaborated with specialists for referrals, ensuring continuity of care and comprehensive health assessments.
Adult-Gerontology and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Duties included the care of men and women. Provided primary care and regularly coordinated, and managed acute and chronic health conditions. Provided comprehensive gynecologic care and assessment including gynecologic procedures. Care for women during the antepartum & postpartum periods.
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate - Certified Nurse-Midwifery
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Nashville, TN12.2021
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Nashville, TN05.2016
RN Level Accelerated Pre-Specialty Program - undefined
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Nashville, TN07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Cardio-Respiratory Sciences (Respiratory Therapy)
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2009
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Diagnostic testing interpretation
- Pharmacology and Medication Management: proficiency in prescribing, administering, and monitoring response while considering legal/ethical considerations
- Procedures: suturing, wound care, injections, incision and drainage, punch biopsy, electronic fetal monitoring
- Electronic Health Records: Epic, eClinical Works, Cerner, NextGen
- Telehealth and Remote Monitoring: experience with virtual client management and communication tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Skilled in utilizing clinical evidence for decision-making
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Health promotion expertise
- Health literacy-focused education
- Care coordination expertise
- Contraceptive counseling
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum care
- Infertility evaluation
- Preconception counseling
- Collaborative practice
Certification
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse-Tennessee: January 2027, License #: 21372
- Certified Nurse Practitioner- Virginia January 2027 License #: 0024194763
- Registered Nurse-Tennessee Multi-State, renewal due January 2027, License # 203153
- PENDING APRN Licensure: Texas, Iowa, Connecticut
Board Certifications:
- Certified Nurse-Midwife: American Midwifery Certification Board, 1/13/2022-12/31/2027
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 07/2016- 07/05/2026
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, National Certification Corporation, 12/4/2015- 12/15/2027
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate of Fitness, Renewal due 1/31/2028
- Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring, National Certification Corporation
- Basic Life Support, renewal due May 2027
- Merck clinical training for Nexplanon Insertion and Removal Certification
Honors, Awards, and Professional Affiliations
2021 American Nurses Association
2015 Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Iota Chapter
2014 Morrison Scholarship for Exceptional Merit and Academic Excellence—Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Vanderbilt Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital 2009-2016
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Functioned as a staff therapist within the emergency department, intensive care, medical-surgical, women’s/neonatal care, and rapid response teams. Became proficient in the assessment of critically ill persons and in the use, monitoring, and weaning of invasive and non-invasive ventilator support.
Timeline
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Prime Obstetrics & Gynecology
08.2018 - 04.2021
Adult-Gerontology and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
08.2016 - 08.2018
Certified Nurse Midwife, Women’s Health and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt Nurse Midwives and Primary Care at Melrose
- Current
Instructor in Clinical Nursing
Vanderbilt School of Nursing
- Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
RN Level Accelerated Pre-Specialty Program - undefined
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Cardio-Respiratory Sciences (Respiratory Therapy)
Tennessee State University
Post-Master’s Certificate - Certified Nurse-Midwifery
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing