Toni McMillan
Mount Airy,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/ADON
Life Center Of Galax
07.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage.
MED-SURG RN
NORTHERN REGIOINAL HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
ADON/SDC
Winston Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2014 - 10.2018
- I performed in-services, orientation and TB screening
- I completed infection control rounds
- I'm SPICE certified
- I keep up with antibiotic usage
- I ensure all certification and licensure are up to date
- Worked with providers and insurance companies to get approvals for residents medications.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
RN DIALYSIS NURSE
MILLER ST DIALYSIS
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN SHIFT MANAGER
Forsyth Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2011
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
06.2004 - 08.2011
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
ADN -
Surry Community College
Skills
- Management (5 years)
- Clinical judgment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Training (3 years)
- Infection Control Training (2 years)
- Nursing (10 years)
Additional Information
SPICE certified
Assessments
- Electronic Health Records: Best Practices, Highly Proficient, 10/01/2020, Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use
- Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Proficient, 10/01/2020, Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations
Timeline
RN/ADON
Life Center Of Galax
07.2021 - Current
MED-SURG RN
NORTHERN REGIOINAL HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 06.2021
ADON/SDC
Winston Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2014 - 10.2018
RN DIALYSIS NURSE
MILLER ST DIALYSIS
05.2012 - 06.2014
RN SHIFT MANAGER
Forsyth Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
06.2004 - 08.2011
ADN -
Surry Community College
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