Lisa Rena Milligan
Killeen,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advent Health
01.2023 - Current
- Assess and triage patients and recognize potential life threatening crises upon arrival to emergency room. React appropriately in emergency situations provide life saving interventions as needed. Maintain strong critical thinking and communication skills and reinforce providers education. Collect and interpret lab findings reporting abnormal findings to physician
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Seton Williamson
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assess and monitor patients perform treatments and administer medications provide education to patient and family members collaborate with healthcare team members
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Nursing
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Provide care for patients with pre-and-post/op muscular-skeleton injuries. Educate patients and family members about self-care techniques .Demonstrating good time management skills to complete a patient's plan of care
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Multi-tasking under stressful conditions while still showing empathy to all patients
Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitoring patients before and after invasive procedures Recognizing the signs and symptoms of medical emergencies and implementing interventions as ordered. Assisting physicians with bedside procedures Developing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting, and managing nursing care.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hospital PCU
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Perform subjective and objective assessments while applying critical thinking skills, and clinical triaging, and facilitate patient care coordination through a multidisciplinary approach
- Monitor patients on telemetry and provide necessary interventions when needed
- Assist health care providers during examinations and procedures, monitor and assess patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure, in the critical care setting Perform Team Leader duties: Execute and ensure the completion of orders from health care providers, recognize and report abnormal test results, changes in symptoms, and the need for nursing interventions
- Delegate duties according to the scope of practice for the LVN and CNA team members
- Follow quality improvement and internal control activities for patient care to include risk appraisals, and conduct chart reviews, verifying that patients’ individual goals are being met Provide inpatient professional nursing care in an acute care unit as part of team nursing
- Administer and document medication and therapy according to policy and procedures
Registered Nurse
Epic Home Health
12.2009 - 03.2019
- Focus on the medical needs and treatments of children and adolescents primarily in their homes according to their action plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel
- Patient focus assessments Administration of prescribed medication treatments and therapies
- Health promotion and teaching Assist with coordination of care with the medical provider Reinforce training of family members
Registered Nurse
Scott and White STC 3 Med Surg
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Demonstrated ability in managing critical situations and making care-based decisions
- Through effective patient communication skills I was able to develop the special patient rapport required to care for these chronic and critically ill patients
- Educated patients regarding their medications, procedure, and treatments
- Additionally, it provided preoperative, inter-operative, and post-operative care instruction
- Maintained patients’ physical and psychosocial health while ensuring the safety and effectiveness of their treatment/care.
Fort Hood Soldiers Readiness Processing Center
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Interview patients and record medical /personal information on patient records Draw blood samples, screen vision, and hearing, and take and record vital signs to assist with patient screening as needed
- Able to have an effective relationship with health professionals and other staff Screen and review immunization records to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous immunizations to deploying patients.
Registered Nurse
Scott and White 7N Medical Surgical Floor
12.2008 - 07.2009
- Providing patient-specific nursing care as directed, and following excellent standards to provide a high level of patient satisfaction
- Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc
- Collaborated daily with physicians and health care teams to achieve optimum patient care
- Established strong relations with physicians built on trust and knowledge of patient care
- Assessing and providing education related to diagnosis and medication to patients and their families.
Education
Basic Life Support -
03.2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support -
02.2024
PALS -
02.2024
NIHSS Certification -
08.2022
Associates Degree in Nursing -
12.2018
Vocational Nursing Program -
12.2008
Certified Nurse Assistant -
04.2007
Skills
- Critical Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Family Education
- Compassion and Empathy
- Relationship Building
- Patient discharging
- Cardiac Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advent Health
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Seton Williamson
08.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Nursing
07.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hospital PCU
03.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Epic Home Health
12.2009 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Scott and White STC 3 Med Surg
12.2009 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse
Scott and White 7N Medical Surgical Floor
12.2008 - 07.2009
Fort Hood Soldiers Readiness Processing Center
06.2008 - 08.2009
Basic Life Support -
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support -
PALS -
NIHSS Certification -
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Vocational Nursing Program -
Certified Nurse Assistant -
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