Candice Collins
Waretown,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience delivering high-acuity care, from fast-paced Level I trauma centers to community hospitals. Proven leader in staff development, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner at La Salle University (expected May 2028) to expand scope of practice and deliver comprehensive, compassionate care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Plainsboro, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Strengthened team culture and collaboration by leading team-building initiatives, mentoring new nurses, and facilitating regular process improvement meetings.
- Streamlined nursing workflows and patient throughput, resulting in improved efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Served as a key liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and leadership to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules and resource allocation while minimizing overtime and maintaining adequate coverage.
- Conducted patient triage, stabilized critical cases, and delivered trauma-specific care in a high-volume ED.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered high-acuity trauma and emergency care, including mass transfusion, fluid resuscitation, and titration of critical IV drips.
- Performed rapid triage and ESI scoring while efficiently gathering medical history to initiate timely care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives that enhanced departmental performance metrics and patient satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional patient and family communication during stressful situations, improving satisfaction scores.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
East Norriton, PA
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided direct care to acute and critical patients across all age groups (pediatrics to geriatrics) in a busy ED.
- Assisted physicians with lifesaving procedures, conscious sedation, and advanced interventions.
- Conducted thorough assessments, performed EKGs, IV insertions, medication administration, and monitoring.
- Advocated for patients and implemented process improvements that increased safety and satisfaction.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations requiring rapid decision-making and clear communication with families.
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Langhorne, PA
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered specialized post-operative care for patients recovering from surgical and invasive procedures.
- Closely monitored vital signs, sedation effects, and recovery progress while maintaining detailed documentation.
- Ensured safe patient transitions and discharges using established anesthesia and PACU protocols.
- Promoted teamwork and knowledge sharing among nursing staff.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton
Hamilton, NJ
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed comprehensive assessments and delivered care for complex medical-surgical patients.
- Managed IV therapy, medication administration, tracheostomy care, and drainage systems.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, and post-discharge care.
- (with earlier stint May 2017 – January 2018)
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA04.2017
Skills
- Emergency & Trauma Nursing Triage (ESI) Critical Care Interventions
- Staff Training, Mentoring & Leadership
- Patient Flow Optimization & Throughput
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement & Process Enhancement
- Performance Management & Corrective Action
- Budget & Resource Allocation
- Electronic Medical Records Documentation
- Patient & Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania & New Jersey
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
08.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
07.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Gwynedd Mercy University