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Nicey McMillen NM

Danville,PA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with nearly a decade of RN experience in offering comprehensive patient care in psychiatric, correctional and progressive care environments. Able to work well with a diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Able to Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. I easily adapt to different settings. A RN that has a strong background working in mental health. Lengthy experience working in detox, psychiatric acute care, partial hospitalization, state hospital and psychiatric emergency departments. My career in mental health started in 2009 at 19 years old after becoming a CNA at a local community hospital and requested to be transferred from a telemetry unit to the psychiatric unit. While still employed on that unit I became a RN.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE, STAFF NURSE CHARGE NURSE

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER PACU/STEPDOWN
Danville, PA
07.2020 - Current
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Managed nurses and nursing activities in hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Psychiatric Emergency Department Cynet Healthcare
, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • SKILLS Chronic disease management Researching
  • Medical consultation, High level of autonomy
  • Women's health exams
  • Case management
  • Care plan development
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Patient assessments Staff supervision
  • Acute care expertise Health screening
  • Addiction specialist Employee evaluation HIPAA education
  • Strong clinical judgment

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE

MEDICAL PSYCH, Supplemental Health Care
Augusta, GA
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Updated patient charts using Evident with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

REGISTERED NURSE

MEDICAL UNIT, Supplemental Health Care
Milledgeville, GA
01.2002 - 08.2019
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Managed nurses and nursing activities in hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE, PSYCH

Supplemental, Health Care
Montpelier, VT
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Updated patient charts using Evident with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE PSYCH EMERGENCY, Supplemental Health Care
St Louis, MO
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE

PSYCH, Prolink
Harrisburg, PA
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE

Prolink
Cincinnati, OH
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Updated patient charts using paper charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE NURSE Psychiatric float, UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2010 - 12.2015
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE NURSE

County Jail
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2014 - 11.2015
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
  • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
  • Collaborated with LPNs and ,Medical assistants on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.

Education

CERTIFICATIONS CPR/ACLS Certified -

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2021

Associate of Science -

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
12.2013

Skills

  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Care Plan Coordination
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Deescalation
  • Medication Education
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations, Medication Administration
  • Post Operative Recovery (Including ECT)
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Adaptable
  • Charge Nurse Experience in Multiple Settings

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Psychiatric Emergency Department Cynet Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2022

REGISTERED NURSE, STAFF NURSE CHARGE NURSE

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER PACU/STEPDOWN
07.2020 - Current

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE

MEDICAL PSYCH, Supplemental Health Care
03.2020 - 07.2020

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE, PSYCH

Supplemental, Health Care
10.2018 - 07.2019

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE PSYCH EMERGENCY, Supplemental Health Care
01.2018 - 09.2018

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE

PSYCH, Prolink
01.2017 - 12.2017

TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE

Prolink
01.2016 - 10.2016

REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE NURSE

County Jail
06.2014 - 11.2015

REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE NURSE Psychiatric float, UPMC
06.2010 - 12.2015

REGISTERED NURSE

MEDICAL UNIT, Supplemental Health Care
01.2002 - 08.2019

CERTIFICATIONS CPR/ACLS Certified -

Capella University

Associate of Science -

California University of Pennsylvania
Nicey McMillen NM