SYLVINE MILLIGAN
Palmyra,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience in high-volume outpatient surgery. Adept at patient-centered care, care coordination, and mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing to enhance my leadership skills and advance my nursing career.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Outpatient Surgery Center – PACU
UVA Health
Charlottesville, VA
02.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Provided mentorship and training to new nursing staff and interns.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the healthcare facility.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse – 3 East
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Providing compassionate care to the Geriatric and Palliative Care population.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
RN Refresher
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Completed a 120-hour clinical rotation on 3 West (Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit) involving direct patient care under the observation of a preceptor.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care
Pediatric Associates of Hampton and Portsmouth, PC
Portsmouth, NH
11.1997 - 09.2000
- Conducted initial patient screening to gather chief complaints, medical history, and vital signs, ensuring comprehensive patient assessment.
- Drew up and administered vaccines following the provider's orders.
- Submitted patient prescriptions to pharmacy for fulfillment per the provider’s orders. per the provider’s orders.
- Collected specimens to either test in office or send to the lab for analysis.
- Performed hearing and vision screenings.
- Managed appointment schedules to streamline patient flow and enhance overall clinic efficiency.
Registered Nurse - NICU
Strong Memorial Hospital (University of Rochester Medical Center)
Rochester, NY
11.1994 - 11.1997
- Provided direct and specialized patient care for newborns due to premature birth, birth defects, and illness.
- Obtained and evaluated medical history of patient to determine and organize a structured nursing care plan.
- Properly administer treatments and medications per provider’s orders.
- Assessed and observed physiological status of patients to determine the effectiveness of care administered and reported changes to responsible medical staff.
- Maintained concise and complete medical records.
- Ensured a secure environment and oversaw safe delivery of care to patients.
Education
RN Refresher Program -
University of Delaware
Newark, DE08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01-1994
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical training
- Performing EKGs
- Team leadership
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Organized
- Patient Advocate
- Inventory management
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Virginia Board of Nursing #0001200177
- BLS - Expires 03/31/28
- ACLS - Expires 08/31/27
- PEARS - Expires 01/31/27
- CPAN certification - Expires 03/31/29
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Outpatient Surgery Center – PACU
UVA Health
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – 3 East
University of Virginia Hospital
03.2018 - 02.2021
RN Refresher
University of Virginia Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care
Pediatric Associates of Hampton and Portsmouth, PC
11.1997 - 09.2000
Registered Nurse - NICU
Strong Memorial Hospital (University of Rochester Medical Center)
11.1994 - 11.1997
RN Refresher Program -
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY at Buffalo