Nicole Millon
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in correctional health nursing at Wexford Health Services. Proven expertise in medication management and chronic disease care, complemented by strong clinical assessment and nurse leadership skills. Adept at coordinating interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and ensure comprehensive care in complex environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Shift Charge Registered Nurse (RN)
WEXFORD HEALTH SERVICES
New Orleans, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Serve as Night Shift Charge RN in a correctional healthcare setting, providing clinical leadership and supervision for 6 LPNs and 2 RNs while coordinating patient care and nursing assignments.
- Provide comprehensive Med-Surg nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and medically complex conditions.
- Care for patients requiring tracheostomy care, enteral/tube feedings, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), wound care, and ongoing nursing assessments.
- Assessed and managed patients with seizure disorders, implemented seizure precautions, conducted post-seizure monitoring, performed neurological assessments, and notified providers of significant changes.
- Managed patients undergoing alcohol and opioid withdrawal, completed CIWA and COWS assessments, and implemented detox protocols to ensure safe withdrawal.
- Perform comprehensive patient intake assessments, health screenings, focused assessments, and identification of urgent and chronic healthcare needs.
- Complete medication reconciliation utilizing DrFirst, verify medication histories, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with providers and pharmacy to ensure continuity of care.
- Administer routine and specialty medications, including trial medications and prescribed chemotherapy medications, while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse reactions.
- Evaluate and manage sick-call requests, perform focused assessments, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, and communicate significant findings to providers.
- Complete assessments for patients returning from emergency departments and hospitals, review discharge instructions and medication changes, and coordinate necessary follow-up care.
- Provided ongoing nursing management for patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring comprehensive care and monitoring for complications.
- Perform blood glucose monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and assessment for complications related to chronic disease.
- Provide comprehensive wound care, including wound assessment, dressing changes, monitoring for infection, and documentation of healing.
- Assess and treat minor lacerations and injuries within nursing scope and escalate patients to providers or emergency services when a higher level of care is indicated.
- Respond to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition using clinical judgment, established protocols, and timely provider notification.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and correctional personnel to coordinate safe patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide comprehensive shift-to-shift nursing reports to promote continuity of care.
Registered Nurse (RN), Correctional Health / Med-Surg
WELLPATH
Slidell, LA
01.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in a correctional healthcare environment, managing acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.
- Performed head-to-toe and focused nursing assessments, identified changes in patient condition, and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Managed patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, seizure disorders, wounds, and other medical conditions.
- Conducted sick-call assessments, triaged patient complaints, and communicated significant findings to healthcare providers.
- Completed patient intake assessments, health screenings, medication reviews, and chronic-care evaluations.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring patients for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Provided nursing care for patients experiencing alcohol and substance withdrawal, including monitoring for complications and changes in condition.
- Performed wound assessments, dressing changes, skin assessments, and treatment of minor injuries.
- Coordinated care for patients returning from hospitals and emergency departments and implemented follow-up orders and treatment recommendations.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, mental health professionals, nursing staff, and correctional personnel.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and correctional healthcare standards.
Registered Nurse (RN)
BEACON BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
New Orleans, LA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided nursing care and ongoing assessments for patients receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for therapeutic response, adverse effects, and changes in condition.
- Assessed physical and behavioral health status and communicated significant findings to providers and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of nursing assessments, medications, treatments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Promoted patient safety through observation, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and adherence to established safety protocols.
Registered Nurse (RN)
LCMC NEW ORLEANS EAST HOSPITAL
New Orleans, LA
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, monitored vital signs and laboratory results, and identified changes requiring intervention.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and prescribed treatments while monitoring patient response.
- Coordinated care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective treatment and discharge planning.
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and professional nursing standards.
Registered Nurse (RN)
LCMC UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
New Orleans, LA
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Delivered nursing care to patients with acute and complex medical needs in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and promptly communicated abnormal findings and changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established nursing standards.
- Monitored patient response to treatment and collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, medications, treatments, interventions, and patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse (RN)
LCMC / NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL
New Orleans, LA
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
- Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, providing clinical leadership, coordinating assignments, and supporting nursing staff.
- Triaged and assessed patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
- Administered medications and emergency treatments and monitored patients for changes in condition.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely evaluation, treatment, admission, transfer, or discharge.
- Precepted and supported nurses in clinical skills, workflow, documentation, and patient-care standards.
Registered Nurse (RN)
OCHSNER
New Orleans, LA
08.2010 - 03.2015
- Provided emergency nursing care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Served as Emergency Department Charge Nurse and Preceptor, coordinating patient care and providing clinical guidance to nursing staff.
- Performed rapid and comprehensive patient assessments and communicated significant findings to physicians.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments and monitored patients for therapeutic response and adverse reactions.
- Assisted with emergency interventions and stabilization of critically ill and injured patients.
- Precepted nursing staff and supported the development of clinical skills, safe nursing practices, and effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, medications, interventions, treatments, and patient responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LSUHSC School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12-2007
Skills
- Correctional health nursing
- Medication management
- Chronic disease care
- Wound management
- Patient triage
- Clinical assessment
- Nurse leadership
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Night Shift Charge Registered Nurse (RN)
WEXFORD HEALTH SERVICES
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN), Correctional Health / Med-Surg
WELLPATH
01.2024
Registered Nurse (RN)
BEACON BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
LCMC UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)
LCMC NEW ORLEANS EAST HOSPITAL
07.2016 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
LCMC / NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse (RN)
OCHSNER
08.2010 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LSUHSC School of Nursing