Brenda R. Collins
Horace,ND
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse practitioner with a commitment to providing compassionate care to all patients. Strong advocate for proactive, preventative measures to enhance longevity and quality of life. Emphasizes patient accountability and inclusivity in treatment plans for optimal outcomes. Skilled in motivational interviewing to assess readiness for change and establish realistic personal goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AGPCNP-BC
Signify Health
03.2025 - Current
- Efficiently and professionally utilize Doximity platform for performing virtual visits. Educate members on usage of platform and troubleshoot to ensure adequate connection during visits.
- Simplified listed diagnoses whether condition had resolved, treatment completed or current. Reconciled to reveal current condition of member.
- Reviewed and educated members on their current medication list. Performed medication reconciliation and evaluated possible and/or potential side effects with members.
- Performed diagnostic testing for PAD, COPD, A1C and kidney function. Confirmed diagnosis based on findings.
AGPCNP-BC
Veterans Evaluation Services
09.2020 - Current
- Efficiently performed head-to-toe assessments for appropriate diagnosis and follow up care. Documented significant findings for patient’s services connection to be determined.
- Performed separation examinations which entailed extensive health, psychosocial, emotional and physical assessment. Recommended necessary diagnostics, highly encouraged PTSD screenings when deemed appropriate to provide optimal transitioning.
- Provided accurate and timely documentation for continuity of care. Collaborated with peer reviews and professionals for clarification of findings.
- Exceeded 2021 expectations of veteran evaluations on traveling team. Noted to be one of the top producing APRN’s in the country.
- Examined previous documentation to clarify and identify progression of disease. Updated diagnoses due to current findings with evidence based research to support rationale.
AGPCNP-BC
St. Thomas Moore Clinic
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Efficiently transitioned to new EMR system and clinical setting while simultaneously acquiring 1000 patient panel.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary members to meet quality measure within the first year of employment. Measures included: timely documentation; breast, ovarian and colon cancer screenings, DEXA screenings, adequate blood pressure and blood glucose control.
- Managed effectively 1000 patient panel with productivity ranging between 70-78% within initial year of position.
- Utilized resources from interdisciplinary teams for lower socioeconomic and homeless population.
- Proficiently transitioned to telehealth platform during pandemic while providing optimal continuity of care to all patients.
- Confidently provided education, encouragement and direction to two Nurse Practitioner students.
AGPCNP-BC
Wapiti Medical Staffing, HIS
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with dietitian to promote accountability with patient’s A1C control. Received “Best Practice Award in Mid-West Region” for achieving annual diabetic goals by July 2018.
- Advocated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide optimal women’s health. Provided quarterly Women’s Health Clinic.
- Coordinated with staff and imaging to provide PAP’s, mammograms and DEXA scans to perform timely preventative measures.
- Efficiently managed panel of 1200 Native American patients. Culturally sensitive to specific needs, health concerns while following best practice guidelines while respecting their beliefs.
AGPCNP-BC
Veterans Evaluation Services
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided professional, confidential, and dignified interactions with all veterans. Demonstrated respect and appreciation for services rendered.
- Educated patients on current evidence-based guidelines for appropriate disease processes. Most common disease processes included: Type II Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and bone/joint abnormalities.
- Provided accurately and timely documentation for continuity of care. Discussed with quality analyst how to best address findings prior to submittal.
- Efficiently performed musculoskeletal assessments and provided diagnosis without updated imaging. Provided education on necessity of MRI’s when deemed appropriate.
AGPCNP-BC
Essentia Health
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed focused detailed assessments based on patients’ complaints. Timely assessment due to being a “walk in clinic”
- Efficiently and accurately diagnosed common altered disease processes in adolescence, adult and geriatric population.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing to ensure that walk in clinic was appropriate. Quickly assessed and referred to ER or specialized referral when necessary
- Confidently advocated patients with evidence based guidelines pertaining to prescriptions along with over-the-counter remedies to decrease patient costs.
AGPCNP-BC
Prairie St. John's
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed comprehensive initial intake with a holistic approach in order to address individualized psychiatric needs.
- Proficiently and accurately diagnosed patients with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and PTSD. Provided appropriate medications along with encouraging behavioral healthy therapy. Discussed need for both medications and therapy in order to have an optimal outcome.
- Collaborated with PMHNP-BC on complex cases in order to promote positive outcomes where patient will transition into society smoothly.
- Efficiently and appropriately provided initiation, continuation and tapering of medications. Monitored lab values to ensure safety of medications to patients.
- Maintained professionalism and dignity to all patients.
Education
Masters of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2014
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2006
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
- Achieved One of the Top Producers in 2021 per Veterans Evaluation Services. Accomplished by submitting 1200+ compensation and pension examinations claims with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- ANCC certified AGPCNP
- Active APRN licenses in ND, SD AND MN
- DEA and NPI numbers
- CPR/BLS Certified – Needs to be updated
Timeline
AGPCNP-BC
Signify Health
03.2025 - Current
AGPCNP-BC
Veterans Evaluation Services
09.2020 - Current
AGPCNP-BC
St. Thomas Moore Clinic
02.2019 - 05.2021
AGPCNP-BC
Wapiti Medical Staffing, HIS
01.2018 - 02.2019
AGPCNP-BC
Veterans Evaluation Services
05.2017 - 11.2017
AGPCNP-BC
Essentia Health
05.2017 - 11.2017
AGPCNP-BC
Prairie St. John's
07.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
North Dakota State University
Masters of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of North Dakota
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