MILICENT CACDAC
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 28 years of progressive nursing experience in occupational health, employee health, primary care, acute care, and leadership. Experienced in independently performing comprehensive health assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing treatment plans, and promoting workplace safety through health education and injury prevention. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain regulatory compliance, and support employee wellness through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and compassionate patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
- Currently providing direct patient care for the telemetry/medical/surgical patient which includes implementing individualized care plans, managing continuum of care, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, acting as a patient and family advocate, while assessing clinical outcomes and satisfaction.
- Promote patient safety through risk assessment, infection prevention, medication management, patient education, and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, and clinical preceptor, assisting with staffing, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and daily unit operations.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records while ensuring compliance with VA policies, HIPAA regulations, and quality standards.
- Full-time position
Nurse Practitioner
The Lipo Lounge and Trim Clinics
11.2024 - 06.2026
- Independently performs comprehensive medical history evaluations, physical assessments and developed individualized treatment plans, and assessed eligibility for GLP-1 medications, providing ongoing consultations and patient education on evidence-based weight management strategies.
- Developed standardized clinical protocols and operating procedures to improve quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across multiple clinic locations
- Launched and managed a new aesthetic medicine program offering botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, microneedling, and IV therapy; authored standard operating procedures for all new med spa services to ensure safe, consistent care delivery.
- Part-time position
RN
United States Mission to the United Nations (Department of State)
02.2002 - 06.2006
- Working with a Top-Secret clearance, collaborated with secret service, VIP advance teams and White House Medical Unit staff to coordinate local emergency medical care for Presidential and VIP visitors to Geneva.
- Independently managed the Occupational Health Clinic serving U.S. diplomats, military personnel, federal employees, and their families.
- Performed occupational health evaluations, employee health assessments, first aid, and treatment of acute illnesses and workplace-related injuries.
- Determined employee fitness for duty and coordinated referrals for additional medical evaluation and specialty care when indicated.
- Provided health counseling on illness prevention, workplace safety, nutrition, immunizations, stress management, and employee wellness.
- Coordinated medical care and follow-up with local hospitals, specialists, and emergency medical services throughout Switzerland.
- Collaborated with the White House Medical Unit, Secret Service, diplomatic security personnel, and embassy leadership to provide medical support during Presidential and VIP visits.
- Maintained confidential employee medical records and ensured compliance with federal policies and medical documentation requirements.
- Participated in emergency preparedness planning for chemical, biological, pandemic, and disaster response scenarios.
- Translated French medical documentation into English to ensure continuity of care and accurate medical communication.
RN
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 07.2000
- Provided patient care in intermediate care unit
Education
MSN -
California State University-San Marcos
05-2023
BSN - undefined
Point Loma Nazarene University
05-1998
Skills
- Occupational Health & Employee Health
- Pre-Employment Physical Examinations
- Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
- Medical Surveillance Programs
- Acute Injury & Illness Management
- Return-to-Work Evaluations
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
- Workplace Safety & Risk Reduction
- Employee Health Education
- Laboratory & Diagnostic Interpretation
- Medication Management
- Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA & VA)
- Quality Improvement
- Emergency Preparedness
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- CPRS/VISTA Electronic Medical Record
Certification
- FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Expires 8/31/2027
- ANCC Certification Expires 10/22/2028
- RN Registered Nurse Expires 8/31/2027
- MED AESTHETICS Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers 12/9/2023
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expires 8/31/2027
- BLS | Basic Life Support Expires 5/31/2026
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH Mother Tongue
FRENCH Fluent
TAGALOG Conversational
SPANISH Basic
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- FAMILY PRACTICE - JANUARY TO MAY 2023 Eastlake Family Medical, Dr. Osgeura; Chula Vista, CA Preceptor: Brenda Zamora, NP
- PLASTIC SURGERY - SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2022 Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steve Laverson; San Diego, CA Preceptor: Dr. Steve Laverson
- FAMILY PRACTICE - JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2022 Dr. Gurtch Family Medicine; La Mesa, CA Preceptor: Brenda Zamora, NP
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
The Lipo Lounge and Trim Clinics
11.2024 - 06.2026
RN
Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
RN
United States Mission to the United Nations (Department of State)
02.2002 - 06.2006
RN
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 07.2000
BSN - undefined
Point Loma Nazarene University
MSN -
California State University-San Marcos