MINDY ANNE MILBRUN, RN

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Licensed Registered Nurse with high quality student clinical rotation experience and additional background

as Emergency Medical Technician and Mental Health Residential Case Counselor

CREDENTIALS / EDUCATION

State of Connecticut Licensed Registered Nurse, valid through 5/2015

State of New York Licensed Registered Nurse, in progress, expected 6/2014

Previous State of Pennsylvania Certified Emergency Medical Technician, 2003 – 2009

CPR/AED, valid through 08/2014

Associate of Science in Nursing, Norwalk Community College School of Nursing, Norwalk, CT, 12/2013

Bachelor Science of Nursing, Southern Connecticut State University, expected 12/2015

New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY

Master of Public Health/Graduate Certificate in Health Education, expected 5/2015

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1/2008

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Student Nurse, Norwalk Hospital/Bridgeport Hospital/Stamford Hospital 01/2011 – 12/2013

Performed full range of nursing skills under supervision, developing, coordinating and managing care plans for

3-5 sub-acute, acute and critical care patients. Proactively sought practice with diverse patient presentations

and advanced procedures. Recognized by instructors for strong assessment and time management skills, and

professional, personable patient interactions.

Rotated through Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Orthopedics, Psychiatric Inpatient, Labor/Delivery, Long-

term Rehabilitation, Emergency, Operating Room, Intensive Care and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Conducted comprehensive and focused physical and neurological assessments of patients including many

presenting complex and co-occurring mental and physical presentations and co-morbid complications

related to major organ failure, diabetes and other chronic disease. Formed sound nursing diagnosis.

Monitored and recorded vitals, levels of pain and consciousness, and response to medication. Identified,

evaluated and responded to changes in conditions and adverse indications. Advocated to RN and physician,

presenting clear assessment data with recommendations to improve comfort and outcomes.

Inserted Foley and straight catheters. Administered IV medication and fluids, injective and oral medication,

applying precautions to ensure accuracy. Worked with tracheostomies, NG/G tubes, PICC lines, wound

vacs, ostomies. Suctioned and maintained tracheostomies. Assisted RNs and physicians with bedside

procedures. Provided hospice care, applying palliative measures, and performed end-of-life procedures.

Measured and documented size and appearance of wounds. Performed sterile wound care. Assisted in

surgical debridement.

Assisted with discharge planning. Provided patient and family education on disease, disease process,

medication/ therapy regimens, adverse indications, and follow-up. Aligned to hospital disease and nutrition

education programs.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Romed Ambulance, Philadelphia, PA 8/2003 –

5/2009

Responded to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured,

and to transport the patient to a medical facility.

Opening and maintaining an airway, ventilating patients. Administered oxygen and glucose.

Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external

defibrillators.

Performed rapid assessments. controlled bleeding, stabilized potential fractures.

Volunteer Medical Worker, Haiti Medical Mission 12/2013-

1/2014

Assisted is in assembling Health Clinics in the fields of the UN refugee camps

Mindy Anne Milburn, RN

Performed initial assessments, took vitals, primary reason for visit. Perform simple lab tests such as

urine dipsticks, finger stick glucose and hemoglobin.

Prioritized care and provided summary of presentations to RNs and MDs. Provide patient

instruction and educational materials as needed.

Administer medications and injections as prescribed by the primary care provider.

OTHER HEALTHCARE RELATED EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Association of Connecticut, Stamford, CT 4/2010 – Present

Mental Health Residential Case Counselor

Case manage 7 adult clients in group home presenting moderate to severe mental illness such as schizophrenia

and severe depressive disorder.

Observe self-administration of medication and activities of daily living. Teach life skills, nutrition,

importance of medication adherence and symptom monitoring with goal of readying for less restrictive

environment.

Counsel and guide in establishing goals, objectives and recovery plans. Support path to

accomplishment.

Monitor response to medication and document behavior; observe for adverse indications, changes to

mental conditions and moods, and indications of mental crisis. Notify psychiatrists and initiate immediate

preemptive interventions as necessary to protect from harm.

Respond to crises, employing therapeutic communication, removing other clients from potential danger,

and notifying law enforcement.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Stamford, CT 8/2011

– 2/2013

Domestic Violence Advocate/Counselor

Provided counseling, education and vocational and life skills support for women and children abuse victims in

temporary shelter, many presenting mild through severe mental and emotional health issues.

Took referral calls from law enforcement and social service agencies. Made contact with victims to

conduct risk assessments and inform on available support. Identified emergent needs and initiated response.

Created safety plans.

Conducted intake to shelter, orienting to facility, routines and programs.

Prepared and presented education on domestic violence prevention, mental health symptom awareness,

identifying triggers and developing coping mechanisms.

Byram Healthcare, White Plains, NY 5/2009 –

10/2011

Healthcare Coordinator/Insurance Specialist

Communicated with patients, primary care givers and healthcare providers ordering durable medical equipment

and prescriptions. Secured diagnostic codes and verified insurance coverage.

Scheduled RNs for in-home training on equipment and device use.

Provided first-line support to callers requesting instructions and information on equipment in use.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS word/Excel/PowerPoint/outlook; Med Tech records systems

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