Patricia Milam

I can give locations of employer from this time forward if needed, yet to simplify I have worked multiple stated and places, from ED,ICU,M/S, stepdown, stroke floors, from Ga. to California.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
• Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
• Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
• Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Improved patient satisfaction with personalized education on wound prevention and self-care techniques.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to wound care services within the facility.
• Reduced wound healing time by regularly assessing, monitoring, and adjusting treatment protocols.
• Managed nursing staff schedules, assignments, and evaluations, ensuring optimal coverage for all patients requiring wound care services.

• Served as a resource for new nurses by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and promoting a supportive team environment within the ICU setting.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the ICU by participating in committee meetings and offering recommendations based on clinical experiences.
• Applied strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while providing culturally-sensitive care.
• Participated in clinical skills training sessions, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices and evidence-based nursing interventions.