Rachael Milton
Holbrook
Summary
Nurse Supervisor with extensive experience coordinating patient care, soldier readiness, and staff operations across hospital and military environments. Recognized as a strong care coordinator and team integrator who ensures smooth transitions, effective resource utilization, and mission readiness. Skilled at building collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, guiding staff development, and implementing holistic health strategies to improve outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Supervisor – Cardiothoracic ICU/CTICR
Stony Brook University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinate daily operations for a 26-bed cardiothoracic ICU and recovery unit, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care
- Supervise, mentor, and schedule nursing staff, fostering professional growth and teamwork
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary staff to streamline treatment and recovery
- Support discharge planning and coordinate transitions to post-acute care
United States Army Reserve
01.2004 - Current
- Experienced in unit readiness, coordinating medical, physical, and training compliance for 100+ soldiers
- Appointed Unit Prevention Leader (UPL), coordinating education and oversight of substance abuse prevention programs
- Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) integrator: coordinated programs in nutrition, physical training, and mental resilience to improve soldier readiness, reduce preventable injuries, and enhance deployment performance
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care RN
Stony Brook University Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2022
- Managed critically ill post-operative patients recovering from CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, TEVAR, aneurysm repair, LVAD, and ECMO
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care plans with physicians, APPs, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to optimize recovery and reduce complications
- Skilled in advanced cardiovascular device management including IABP, Impella, CVVHD, LVAD (HeartMate II/III, HeartWare), and ECMO
- Led crisis interventions during life-threatening emergencies, ensuring rapid stabilization and continuity of care
- Advocated for patient and family needs, providing education and support to improve understanding of procedures, treatment plans, and transitions of care
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care RN
St. Francis Hospital
04.2008 - 06.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College
East Setauket, NY12.2008
Skills
- Patient and soldier care coordination
- Transition-of-care planning
- Soldier readiness and training compliance
- Substance abuse prevention leadership (Certified UPL)
- Staff supervision and mentorship
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Holistic health and Fitness integrator (H2F)
- Leadership and team development
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of NY 598692-1
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- CCRN
- Certified UPL (Unit Prevention Leader)
- Certified Army Nurse Case Manager
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor – Cardiothoracic ICU/CTICR
Stony Brook University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care RN
Stony Brook University Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2022
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care RN
St. Francis Hospital
04.2008 - 06.2013
United States Army Reserve
01.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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