Carlen Collins

Resource Registered Nurse

Banner Health

Phoenix, AZ

03.2022 - Current

Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.