Bridget Collins
Registered Nurse
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Triage RN Float
SSM Health Dean Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Certified School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for excellent customer service on a daily basis
- Perform opening and closing duties; including cash handling.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 400 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Lead Nurse / Clinical Practice Coordinator
Children's Medical Group / Westbrook Pediatrics
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing and correcting staff performance
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments were completed on time
- Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staff competencies
- Administered medications, various vaccines and performed in-clinic labs and tests
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications
Pediatric Clinic RN
Tosa Pediatrics
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Registered Nursing -
BRYANT AND STRATTON COLLEGE
Wauwatosa, WIBA, English, Criminal Justice - undefined
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, IN08.2001
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Counseling
- Patient and parent teaching
References
Available Upon Request
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programsTimeline
Virtual Triage RN Float
SSM Health Dean Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
Certified School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2021 - 06.2023
Lead Nurse / Clinical Practice Coordinator
Children's Medical Group / Westbrook Pediatrics
05.2016 - 06.2021
Pediatric Clinic RN
Tosa Pediatrics
04.2012 - 04.2016
Registered Nursing -
BRYANT AND STRATTON COLLEGE
BA, English, Criminal Justice - undefined
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
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