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Overview
Work History
Education
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Charles Collins

Summary

Registered nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients. Professional with more than twenty five years of practice in invasive patient care procedures, triage and post-surgical recovery. Strong knowledge of medicine, pharmacology and standards of care in the hospital or outpatient practice setting. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

John Hopkins Medicine
04.2016 - Current
  • Reduced complications through meticulous assessment of patients'' needs and appropriate catheter selection.
  • Collaborate with physicians, case managers, families and other staff members when developing a plan for care and treatment during the hospital stay.
  • Work as a resource for the hospital and help train new nursing students who are completing their internship duties.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of procedures and reassurance during treatments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmissions.
  • Streamlined the process for vascular access device insertion by implementing evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Increased staff competency by providing comprehensive training on proper vascular access techniques and equipment usage.
  • Supported quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits and analyzing data to identify areas for enhancement in the vascular access program.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by performing timely and accurate vascular access procedures.

Vascular Access Nurse

Vascular Access Professionals
06.2000 - 04.2016
  • Pioneered portable ultrasound guidance in long-term care facilities across the DMV
  • Responded to emergency situations where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanor.
  • Recognized by numerous stakeholders due to strong commitment to service and quality care.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing expert vascular access care and catheter insertion techniques.
  • Enhanced patient safety with meticulous attention to infection control measures during central line placements.
  • Reduced complications by skillfully assessing and selecting the most appropriate vascular access devices for each patient.

Case Manager Specialist

NeighborCare Pharmacy
05.1997 - 06.2000
  • Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and service providers, resulting in better coordination of care.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of clients'' needs, strengths, and barriers, ensuring appropriate resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for clients facing complex challenges.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Children's National Medical Center
02.1994 - 05.1997
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans tailored to the needs of pediatric patients.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
  • Provided education to parents on proper home care techniques, minimizing hospital readmissions and promoting long-term wellbeing.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Hospital For Sick Children
04.1990 - 05.1993
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans tailored to the needs of pediatric patients.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.

Licensed Practical Nurse

US Army
11.1983 - 03.1989
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with surgical intensive care staff to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Education

Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12.1994

Intensive Care

U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
San Antonio, TX
1988

Skills

  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • 3CG Sherlock Catheter Guidance
  • Equipment and instrument sterilization
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Charting and documentation
  • Teamwork and conflict resolution
  • EPIC EMR
  • Staff Development

Relevant Skills

  • Dedicated patient advocate, which has me putting the needs and care of the patient above everything else.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, since much of this job requires speaking to patients kindly and discussing care with other medical staff.
  • Expert multitasker and highly organized, which makes it easier for me to manage several patients on my caseload at once.
  • Respected team player throughout my career, equipping me with the right mindset to want to offer anything I can to help improve patient outcomes.
  • Excellent sense of integrity and honesty when dealing with sensitive subjects and situations related to patients.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • 3CG Sherlock (Bard Access Systems) 2010
  • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (Bard Access Systems) 2000

Timeline

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

John Hopkins Medicine
04.2016 - Current

Vascular Access Nurse

Vascular Access Professionals
06.2000 - 04.2016

Case Manager Specialist

NeighborCare Pharmacy
05.1997 - 06.2000

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Children's National Medical Center
02.1994 - 05.1997

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Hospital For Sick Children
04.1990 - 05.1993

Licensed Practical Nurse

US Army
11.1983 - 03.1989

Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

Intensive Care

U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
Charles Collins