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Carlen Collins

Banner Health
Goodyear,AZ
Carlen Collins
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 4+ years of nursing experience, including 2 years in postpartum and 2.5 years in float pool nursing. Expertise in maternal-newborn assessment, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in acute care settings. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with current NRP and ACLS certifications, seeking to enhance care in postpartum and maternal-newborn settings.

Work History

Registered Nurse - Postpartum & Maternal/Newborn Care

1 Year 11 Months
Banner Health | 11.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care and support to postpartum patients, ensuring their comfort and recovery during the critical days following childbirth.
  • Perform maternal and newborn assessments and monitor for complications.
  • Educated families on newborn care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and discharge instructions to promote successful transitions home.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
  • Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care among healthcare providers.

Registered Nurse - Float Pool

2 Years 7 Months
Banner Health | 03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care across diverse inpatient units, enhancing patient experience and continuity of care.
  • Quickly adapted to diverse patient populations and clinical settings, ensuring effective and personalized nursing interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Maintained high standards of patient safety and documentation.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses to modify discharge care instructions.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses to adjust discharge care instructions.
  • Prioritized and managed tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments, facilitating timely and effective patient care delivery.

Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | 05-2021

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Nursing

Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | 05-2021

Summa cum laude

Skills

Couplet Care
Maternal care
Magnesium Sulfate therapy
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Cesarean Section
Vaginal Delivery
Fundus / lochia / perineum care
Bladder assessment/Foley Catheter insertion
Breastfeeding Support
Patient Education
Discharge management
EMR management
Newborn care
Phototherapy
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Medication and IV administration
Antihypertensives

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

RN, State of Arizona Registered Nurse License No, 261953

RN, State of California Registered Nurse License No, 95472958

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse - Postpartum & Maternal/Newborn Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Postpartum & Maternal/Newborn Care

Banner Health
11.2024 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Banner Health
03.2022 - 10.2024Read More

Glendale Community College

Associate's Degree from Nursing
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Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science (BS) from Nursing
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Carlen Collins