Susan Millgan
Magna,UT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in delivering bedside care in inpatient settings. Administered medications, monitored patient responses, and documented assessments in electronic health records. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans and provided emotional support to postpartum patients, enhancing recovery and educating on newborn care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Marks Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2001 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized treatment plans that addressed unique patient needs.
- Monitored patient status and responded swiftly to any changes observed.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented treatments and patient progress in electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate bedside care to enhance patient comfort and recovery at St Marks Hospital.
- Instructed patients and families on discharge instructions to ensure understanding and compliance for improved care at home.
- Maintained infection control and patient safety standards.
Registered Nurse
St Marks Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2001 - Current
- Delivered bedside nursing care across St. Marks Hospital inpatient units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions per hospital protocols.
- Educated mothers on newborn care, feeding practices, and discharge instructions to promote healthy transitions home
- Collaborated with physicians and support staff on care decisions
- Coordinated safe transfers, follow-up needs, and unit communication
- Educated patients about newborn safety practices, such as car seat installation and safe sleep habits.
- Provided emotional support to postpartum women, facilitating recovery and enhancing well-being.
- Assisted patients in developing and implementing postpartum care plans.
- Assessed physical condition of postpartum patients and monitored vital signs to ensure timely interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1991 - 05.1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Postpartum nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Postpartum care
- Newborn assessment
- Maternal monitoring
- Perinatal care
- Patient education
- Lactation support
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant safety
- Newborn care
- Skin-to-skin care
- Antepartum care
- Gestational diabetes management
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Postpartum depression screening
- Discharge planning
- Critical analysis
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Obstetric emergency response
- Hemorrhage management
- Blood transfusion
- Compassionate support
- Patient-centered care
- Detail orientation
- Communication effectiveness
- Emotional support
- Evidence-based practice
- CPR certification
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- BLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- STABLE Certification
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month June 2025
- Staff Educator 2014-2019
- Charge Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Marks Hospital
06.2001 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Marks Hospital
06.2001 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
09.1991 - 05.1994