MILINDA LANSDALE ADN RN
Camas,WA
Summary
Skilled Lead RN with broad experience in acute care settings and team leadership. Notable strengths: excellent communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include assisting with the NWP pilot project, implementing additional in-basket training for onboarding staff, and Infection Control Committee member.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Nurse
The Vancouver Clinic- Urgent Care
Vancouver, Washington
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to achieve core measures
- Coordinated care teams/staffing and inventory within clinic
- Supervised and mentored nursing staff to promote optimal performance
- Provided guidance on clinical protocols and procedures to ensure department efficiency
Registered Nurse
The Vancouver Clinic-Urgent Care
Vancouver, WA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Promoted health, well-being and safety of patients using nursing processes and care standards.
Public Health Nurse II
Cowlitz County Health Department
Longview, WA
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Offer information and answer questions from public while advising on protective safeguards during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Perform assessments for each individual case to determine best fit for education and services.
- Identify unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens on patient records, ensuring that outbreaks are remedied in timely fashion.
- Collaborate with local health officers and other community partners.
- Enter client records in centralized database for progress tracking and maintain up to date and comprehensive electronic and paper filing systems.
- Answer phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provide accurate information and responses.
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Vancouver, WA
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided exceptional care to maximum of 4 patients daily
- Exceeded educational duties during patient’s admission and prior to discharge
- Collaborated with physicians and supportive staff to advocate for patient safety
- Highly proficient in Epic electronic health record
- Delegated tasks appropriately to CNA staff
Registered Nurse
CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided exceptional care to maximum of 5 patients daily
- Collaborated with physicians and supportive staff to advocate for patient safety
- Recognized by colleagues for providing excellent continuity of care and multitasking abilities
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Senior Life AFH
Kelso, WA
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided nursing assistance with ADL's, vital signs, and direct collaboration with on call staff RN to ensure resident needs were met
- Ensured timely flow of information by maintaining thorough resident records and updated healthcare team on residents’ status
- Experienced with hospice and mental health care of residents
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rose Hill AFH
Longview, WA
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided nursing assistance with ADL's, vital signs, and direct collaboration with on call staff RN to ensure resident needs were met
- Ensured timely flow of information by maintaining thorough resident records and updating healthcare team on residents' status
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA12.2018
Timeline
Lead Nurse
The Vancouver Clinic- Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Vancouver Clinic-Urgent Care
11.2021 - 06.2023
Public Health Nurse II
Cowlitz County Health Department
05.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Senior Life AFH
10.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rose Hill AFH
08.2016 - 01.2017
Associates of Science in Nursing
Lower Columbia College