Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
ACTIVITIES
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Melinda L. Milton

North Augusta,SC

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with critical care specialty.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 25 years of patient care and advocacy within emergency and critical care units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 25 years of patient care and advocacy within pateint care units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge RN, Surgical ICU

Wellstar MCG
03.2024 - Current
  • I am a full time, permanent Charge RN in the Surgical ICU. I am responsible for managing the unit during my shift, handling staffing needs, making assignments based on staffing and skill sets, managing flow of patient admissions and discharges, quality reviews of central lines and foleys, education of staff on policies and procedures as well as teaching classes such as yearly competency skills review. I precept new hires. I am a leader and a resource for our team. I manage the care of all ICU patients to include trauma and surgical patients, utilizing time management skills and critical thinking skills to recognize changes in patient status and act appropriately, participate in interdisciplinary rounds to provide quality care, management of patients with chronic diseases. I have strong written and verbal communication skills. I am a super user for EHR
  • Manager Azhernnisa Gilliland 762-375-4358; Cell 410-528-3350

PRN RN/ CVPACU/ICU

Piedmont Augusta
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • I was employed in the CVPACU. I recovered CABG/open heart patients directly from the OR, managed ventilators, CRRT, Impella, IABP, vasoactive iv medications. I recovered LVAD patients in the immediate post op periods, as well as vascular patients. I used critical thinking skills to maintain patient status and safety to ensure positive outcomes.
  • Manager: Barb Molini 706-774-8779

Senior RN/Charge RN/Cardiac ICU/CVICU

Augusta University Medical Center
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • I worked a minimum of 24 hours a week in the Cardiac ICU/CVICU. I precepted students and new staff nurses. I was a super user and taught IV insertion using ultrasound guidance. I am proficient in hemodynamic monitoring using PA catheters and continuous cardiac output monitoring, Flow Trac management, arterial line and central line management, IABP, Impella, open heart recovery, LVAD trained, CRRT super user and educated staff on equipment and policies as a super user. I also worked with our Quality Outcomes Manager auditing charts and performing quality rounds on the units.
  • Lindzey Tau, Clinical Nurse Manager.

PRN Case Manager/ Hospice Nurse

St. Joseph Hospice
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • I was the regular on call CM/RN from 5pm to 8am Monday through Thursday and some weekends. I performed emergency visits, death pronouncements, after hours admissions. I received all after hours phone calls from patients and families and obtained appropriate orders from our medical directors and arranged equipment and services to be delivered. I called in medications to local pharmacies as needed and arranged for regular medications to be delivered from the hospice pharmacy. I attended interdisciplinary meetings bimonthly. I performed routine patient visits to assist in vacation coverage.
  • Theresa Williams, Clinical Nurse Manager.

Adult Vascular Access Team/ Senior RN

Augusta University Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2016
  • I was employed as a full time PICC nurse on the AVAT team. I maintained my VA-BC. I was trained in bedside insertion of PICC lines using ultrasound guidance. I accessed and maintained implanted ports, hemodialysis catheters, central lines, and Hickman catheters for chemotherapy. I was a resource for doctors and floor nurses for trouble shooting central lines, performing difficult IV insertions, teaching iv insertions, certifying central lines placed by physicians, performing daily surveillance and prevention on all central lines, and precepting and teaching IV insertions classes.
  • Gail Faircloth, Charge Nurse.

RN PRN PACU

Augusta University Medical Center
04.2010 - 08.2011
  • I worked PRN in the AUMC PACU while I was still working part time, 24 hours a week, in the ER at Doctor’s Hospital. I managed the care of the immediate post op patient, took night call regularly, and manage the critically ill and intubated patient.
  • Leslie Edney, Nurse Manager.

RN in ICU and ER

Doctor’s Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2011
  • I was a staff nurse, full time, in ICU from 2000-2003. I then split my time weekly between the ER and the ICU. I was a relief charge nurse, preceptor for new hires, yearly competency instructor, and taught classes such as CRRT management. I was trained in Swan Ganz use and monitoring, IABP management. ICP monitoring and bedside insertion, CRRT initiation and management, certification of central and sterile lines placed at the bedside. Ventilator management and intubation procedures.
  • Amanda Bell, Clinical Nurse Manager.

Education

BSN -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02-2022

ADN - undefined

Augusta State University
Augusta, GA
05-2000

Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA
01-1994

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Harding University
Searcy, AR
06-1992

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Chart updating
  • Student nurse training
  • Discharge coordination
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Acute care expertise
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Managing deadlines
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Disease management programs
  • EMR systems
  • Staff supervision
  • Epic EHR management

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 12-18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Training - Trained new staff nurses and students in medical center settin, procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

I held and a GA license from 2000 to 2018 until I obtained my SC state license as required for my state of residence. I currently hold a compact state license with no restrictions; SC RN 241113.

ACTIVITIES

I volunteer for our church with the middle and high school students during the youth weekends and summer camps., I was a teacher for a high school biology class for a local homeschool co-op that my two youngest children attend., I volunteer with a local homeless and low income soup kitchen and food pantry. I complete multiple tasks as needed, such as fundraising, preparing meals, and assisting with delivering goods.

Timeline

Charge RN, Surgical ICU

Wellstar MCG
03.2024 - Current

PRN RN/ CVPACU/ICU

Piedmont Augusta
09.2022 - 04.2024

Senior RN/Charge RN/Cardiac ICU/CVICU

Augusta University Medical Center
04.2019 - 05.2022

PRN Case Manager/ Hospice Nurse

St. Joseph Hospice
08.2017 - 03.2019

Adult Vascular Access Team/ Senior RN

Augusta University Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2016

RN PRN PACU

Augusta University Medical Center
04.2010 - 08.2011

RN in ICU and ER

Doctor’s Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2011

ADN - undefined

Augusta State University

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Harding University

BSN -

Western Governors University

Armstrong State University
Melinda L. Milton