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ANGELICA ROSS COLLINS

Macon,GA

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing through South College with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health. Seeking a practicum placement to fulfill clinical requirements for NSG5904 – Models of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Brings over a decade of diverse nursing experience with a strong commitment to therapeutic communication, holistic care, and evidence-based psychotherapeutic models. Eager to contribute to a collaborative mental health care setting while developing advanced counseling skills under clinical supervision.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

Piedmont Macon
01.2022 - Current
  • Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Registered Nurse CVICU

Atrium Health Navicent
01.2020 - 03.2025
  • Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
  • Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
  • Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
  • Open heart, CABG, post surgical care
  • ECMO certified, IABP management certified, Impella certified, CRRT certified, OHS care and management certified

Registered Nurse Super Bionic

Atrium Health Navicent
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Consistently recognized as a flexible “super bionic nurse,” floating across multiple units including med-surg, telemetry, ICU step-down, ED holding, psychiatric units, and PACU to meet dynamic staffing needs.
  • Frequently floated to the geriatric psychiatric unit, managing complex mental health conditions such as dementia with behavioral disturbances, late-life depression, and acute psychosis.
  • Applied therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies to support safety and dignity for high-risk elderly patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatry, social work, and case management to coordinate care for patients with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions.
  • Administered psychotropic medications, monitored for adverse effects, and educated patients and families on mental health treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

Houston Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2018
  • Four years experience on a 36 bed pulmonary unit with charge nurse duties. Maintained chest tubes, central lines, tracheostomies, and stable airway management.

Registered Nurse

Georgia Medical Resource Pool
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Two years experience in medical surgical, telemetry, orthopedics, trauma, and case management.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse/ Case Manager

Heartland Hospice
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Case manager for a patient load of 10-16. Counseled families and patients on death and dying, provided patient care, managed medications, and central lines in the home care setting.

Education

Registered Nurse, Associate Degree - Nursing/Registered Nurse

Middle Georgia State College
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2024

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health

South College
Knoxville, Tennessee
05-2026

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

Piedmont Macon
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse CVICU

Atrium Health Navicent
01.2020 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse Super Bionic

Atrium Health Navicent
01.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

Georgia Medical Resource Pool
01.2016 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse/ Case Manager

Heartland Hospice
01.2014 - 07.2016

Registered Nurse

Houston Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse, Associate Degree - Nursing/Registered Nurse

Middle Georgia State College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health

South College

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