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Alexandra Collins

TAMPA,FLORIDA

Summary

Ambitious Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baycare Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education initiatives.
  • Contributed to patient education by preparing and distributing informational materials, empowering patients in their own care.

Nursing Instructor

Faith Prep Academy Of Nursing
02.2022 - Current
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.

Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit

Saint Anthony’s Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Cardiac Telemetry (Coronavirus Unit) RN,
  • Record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
  • Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
  • Conduct specified laboratory tests
  • Assess needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
  • Monitored, assessed, and provided treatment/testing for patients with complications related to Coronavirus

Clinical Resources Pool RN

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
11.2013 - 07.2021
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
  • Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
  • Assess needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.

Cardiac Telemetry RN

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 11.2013
  • Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
  • Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
  • Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
  • Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
  • Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
Wesley Chapel, FL
2021

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Preventive health
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient Care

Additional Information

  • RN License-9305676
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baycare Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Nursing Instructor

Faith Prep Academy Of Nursing
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit

Saint Anthony’s Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2021

Clinical Resources Pool RN

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
11.2013 - 07.2021

Cardiac Telemetry RN

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE