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Milaine Nolan
Critical Care Nurse, CWON, CFCN
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable CVICU, MICU and Wound Care Nurse. Proficient in critical care, pain management and wound care services. IABP, CRRT, Impella Certified, heart trained, ACLS, BLS. Critical thinking and adept in cleaning surgical wounds and creating care plans for patients with ostomies. Demonstrated skills in Foot and Nail. Offering over 12 years of experience and National CWOCN, CFCN expertise.Knowledgeable about multiple EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cornerstone Health Care
Bossier City, LA
11.2022 - Current
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Registered Nurse, MICU
Ochsner LSU Health
Shreveport, LA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Christus Health
Shreveport, LA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Wound Care Registered Nurse and Manager
Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home
Bossier City, LA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Participated in Management policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Cared for patients in 150-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
CWOCN, CFCN
Willis Knighton Bossier
Bossier City, LA
01.2010 - 06.2021
- Treated over 3600 patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and CWOCN, CFCN National Conference workshops.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Supported and assisted doctor in surgery, consultation and recovery procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, MICU
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery diseases.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, SICU
Willis Knighton Bossier
Bossier City, LA
09.2004 - 06.2008
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
CWOCN, CFCN - Wound, Ostomy, Continence & Foot And Nail
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 01.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor Of Science Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA 01.1998 - 08.2004
Unfinished - Secondary Chemistry Education
LSU SHREVEPORT
Shreveport, LA 01.1996 - 05.1998
Associate Of General Studies-Unfinished - Associate of General Studies
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA 05.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Wound Care
Patient education
Critical care
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Accomplishments
I have been an Advanced SCUBA Diver with Nighttime certification and Instructor Assistant for 30 years.
Affiliations
CWOCNCB - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board.
Ark-La-Tex Wound Care Nurses Association
AACN - American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
CFR - Certified First Responder
Interests
SCUBA Diving (30 years - since age 17) Started as Body Recovery Diver for my Volunteer Fire Department
REFERENCES: Heather Bynog Christus CVICU Manager (318)447-7158, Dr Steven Kitchchings (318) 212-7080 (WK Bossier WOC MD, Dr Victoria Everton (318) 212-5911 (WK South WOC MD)
Software
Office, Word, Excel, Micromedix, Meditec, Soarian
Timeline
Licensed CWOCN, CFCN 11/11-6/26
06-2026
Advanced Life Support
04-2024
Basic Life Support
04-2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cornerstone Health Care
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, MICU
Ochsner LSU Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
CRRT
06-2022
IABP
05-2022
Impella
05-2022
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Christus Health
09.2021 - 07.2022
Wound Care Registered Nurse and Manager
Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home
07.2021 - 08.2021
CWOCN, CFCN
Willis Knighton Bossier
01.2010 - 06.2021
CWOCN, CFCN - Wound, Ostomy, Continence & Foot And Nail
Emory University
01.2010 - 11.2010
Registered Nurse, MICU
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2010
CFR - Certified First Responder
05-2006
Registered Nurse, SICU
Willis Knighton Bossier
09.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor Of Science Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
01.1998 - 08.2004
Unfinished - Secondary Chemistry Education
LSU SHREVEPORT
01.1996 - 05.1998
Associate Of General Studies-Unfinished - Associate of General Studies
Bossier Parish Community College
05.1992 - 05.1996