Milkee Wilkinson
Registered Nurse
Long Beach
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with more than a decade of diverse experience in direct patient care from LVN to RN. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve the delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Pacific Haven Healthcare And Subacute
Garden Grove, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Home Health Nurse
Bradbourne Healthcare
West Covina, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Coordinated patient care plans effectively by collaborating with RN case manager and physician.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
LVN Floor Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
La Mirada, CA
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN/Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens Of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Utilizing nursing process in provision of care, including medication administration, treatments and reporting to doctors.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Assigned and supervised Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in daily delivery of resident care.
LVN Floor Nurse
New Orange Hills
Orange, CA
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Responsible for sub-acute, pulmonary, long term and rehab patients, collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Performed nursing skills in daily basis such as tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care, straight catheterization, and others.
- In-charge of monthly recap (auditing MD's order carried out by nurses)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA06-2022
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA10-2009
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod, Philippines04-2005
Skills
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Assessments
- Inpatient care
- Caregiving skills
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing Staff Management
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Pacific Haven Healthcare And Subacute
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
West Anaheim Medical Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
06.2016 - 11.2022
Home Health Nurse
Bradbourne Healthcare
03.2016 - Current
LVN/Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens Of Long Beach
08.2011 - 05.2016
LVN Floor Nurse
New Orange Hills
10.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific College
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of St. La Salle