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Carolyn Collins

Stem,North Carolina

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nurse who excels at interdisciplinary communication and fostering supportive connections with patient families. Experienced in complex and premature infant care, training new nurses, and developmentally supportive nursing care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse III

Duke University Hospital
11.2015 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional nursing care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
  • Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant's condition.
  • Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
  • Served as a resource to fellow staff members, precepting new nurses and sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
  • Implemented developmental care practices in NICU, fostering supportive environment for neonatal growth and development
  • Served as chair of the Developmental Committee
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
  • Identified and responded to critical changes in neonates' conditions, initiating emergency procedures to stabilize patients.
  • Contributed to policy development for neonatal care, incorporating latest research findings and clinical guidelines.
  • Supported lactation efforts, offering guidance and resources to mothers, which promoted successful breastfeeding practices.
  • Participated in research studies focused on neonatal care, contributing to advancements in treatments and patient care protocols.

Registered Nurse

John L. McLellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Managed caseload of 4-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.


Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Harding University
Searcy, AR
05-2015

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Premature infant care
  • Developmental care
  • Parental bonding
  • Breastfeeding and oral feeding support
  • Endotracheal tube care
  • Central line maintenance
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Family education and discharge planning

Accomplishments

  • Developmental Committee Chair - implemented Kangaroo-a-thon each May, provided developmental education and support to unit
  • Training - Trained many staff nurses in NICU care and policies to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Nurse coordinator for weekly ROP exams for 3 years
  • Collaborated with research team in the implementation of H-Hope at DUH and DRH nurseries.
  • Duke Friends of Nursing Excellence Award Winner 2021

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP)
  • Neonatal CCRN
  • Neonatal Touch and Massage Nurse Certification (NTMNC)

Timeline

Clinical Nurse III

Duke University Hospital
11.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

John L. McLellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Harding University

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