Alaina Collins
Bruce,MS
Summary
Proven Certified Licensed Practical Nurse with a track record of delivering compassionate care and achieving patient satisfaction at Calhoun County Medical Clinic. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building, consistently enhancing patient outcomes. Expert in EMR/EHR, demonstrating a commitment to HIPAA compliance and preventive care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse
Calhoun County Medical Clinic
10.2016 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information in Epic to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse
Oxford Vein Clinic
12.2015 - 10.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse
Calhoun City Nursing Home
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Cashier
T-N-T Supermarket
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS02.2025
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS12.2022
Certificate of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Northwest Community College
Oxford, MS12.2014
High School Diploma -
Bruce High School
Bruce, MS05.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Long-Term Care
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Documenting intake
- Patient triaging
- EMR / EHR
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Preventive Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse
Calhoun County Medical Clinic
10.2016 - Current
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse
Oxford Vein Clinic
12.2015 - 10.2016
Certified Licensed Practical Nurse
Calhoun City Nursing Home
08.2015 - 12.2015
Cashier
T-N-T Supermarket
05.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Holmes Community College
Certificate of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Northwest Community College
High School Diploma -
Bruce High School
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