Colin H. Hall
Registered Nurse
12127 Barnsley Reserve Place Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 8+ years in healthcare, skilled in conducting health screenings and managing treatment plans for detox patients. Dedicated to integrating holistic methods and fostering innovation in nursing practices.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Per diem RN Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse
The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
06.2024 - Current
- Transfusion, IV therapy, wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention pain management
- Provide ongoing psychiatric observation for safety
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Psych Nurse Inpatient all units
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Queens Village
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Administer medication as ordered by attending physician
- Provide ongoing psychiatric observation for safety
- Encourage and reinforce teaching of disease processes
- Relate well to people from a variety of cultures
- Provide safe and secure environment for patients and staff
- Act rapidly and effectively during any emergency or behavioral crisis situation, managing self, patients and other employees. Provide a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.
Psych Nurse Inpatient 6S
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Administer medication as ordered by attending physician
- Provide ongoing psychiatric observation for safety
- Encourage and reinforce teaching of disease processes
Psych Nurse CP4 and CPEP
White Glove Agency St John’s Episcopal Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide psychiatric nursing care for patients requiring longer term psych evaluation
- Administer medication as ordered by attending psychiatrist
- Provide safe and secure environment for patients and staff
- Act rapidly and effectively during any emergency or behavioral crisis situation, managing self, patients and other employees. Provide a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to address disruptive or challenging behaviors exhibited by patients.
- Provided psycho-education to patients and families, fostering understanding of mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and interactions while abiding by HIPAA regulations.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to maintain safety within the unit.
Psych Nurse OPD Clinic
Denken Solutions Medcadre Metropolitan Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Complete patient intake for outpatient psych clinic
- Administer long-acting psychotropic medication
- Transfer patients who are in crisis to Psych Emergency Dept. CPEP
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from the facility.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices for optimal patient outcomes.
Psych Nurse (Inpatient and CPEP)
Cynet Health Agency Woodhull Hospital
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide emergency psychiatric services to people in urgent need of psychiatric evaluation.
- Administer medication as ordered by attending psychiatrist
- Act rapidly and effectively during any emergency or behavioral crisis situation, managing self, patients and other employees. Provide a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.
- Evaluated patient response to medications and adjusted dosages as needed under physician guidance.
Psych Nurse (CPEP)
Prime Staffing LLC Harlem Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Provide emergency psychiatric services to people in urgent need of psychiatric evaluation.
- Administer medication as ordered by attending psychiatrist
- Provide ongoing psychiatric observation for safety
- Provide safe and secure environment for patients and staff
- Act rapidly and effectively during any emergency or behavioral crisis situation, managing self, patients and other employees. Provide a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.
Psych Nurse RN (Per Diem)
Brunswick Hospital Center Amityville, NY
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Correctly administer prescribed medications and treatments
- Accurately document patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s response to medical and nursing interventions
- Conducted thorough assessments of mental health status, identifying risk factors and developing appropriate interventions.
Psych Nurse (CPEP)
Stony Brook University Hospital: St Brook, NY
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Administer medication as ordered by attending psychiatrist
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Provide ongoing psychiatric observation for safety
- Provide safe and secure environment for patients and staff
- Act rapidly and effectively during any emergency or behavioral crisis situation, managing self, patients and other employees. Provide a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.
Nurse Care Manager
Suffolk Care Collaborative Hauppauge, NY
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide case management services to pediatrics patients of Stony Brook University Hospital.
- Coordinate with Social Worker and Community Health Associate to provide a team approach to assisting patients with different levels of care.
- Receive referrals from physicians and update physicians on patient care status.
- Assist patients with obtaining psych counseling, coordinating specialty appt., obtaining health insurance, educating on medical issues etc.
Substance abuse nurse (Per Diem)
Catholic Charities Talbot House Bohemia, NY
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Provide nursing care to people with substance abuse issues
- Administer medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
- Monitor for withdrawal symptoms and effectiveness of medication.
- Document patient status per shift
Medical-Surgical Nurse RN
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Richmond Hill, NY
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Assess patients on admission
- Perform thorough head to toe assessment of patients
- Administer medications to patients using 6 rights of medication
- Perform medical surgical procedures e.g. (inserting Foley catheters, blood transfusions, respiratory therapy, wound dressing changes, OR prep, IV med-lock insertion, continuous IV fluid admin, CBI, Blood tests, Orthopedic pin insertion cleaning and education, Diabetes insulin administration and patient teaching.
Psych Nurse RN
Creedmoor Psych Center Queens Village, NY
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Manage update and maintain over 200 patient charts and confidential files.
- Manage and maintain all absentee calendars agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment treatments medications discharge instructions and follow up care
UAS Field Registered Nurse Care Manager
Avondale Care Group, New York, NY
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Perform initial start of care patient assessment visit and re-evaluation, including OASIS evaluations
- Performed skilled nursing procedures: vitals checks, medication management, injections, IVs, tube feedings, catheter care, physical assessments.
- Managed Home Attendant performance and skill level
- Completed accurate and timely documentation, including OASIS and EMR/ charting
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
Nurse RN
Seacrest Healthcare Center, Bk NY
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Administered medications to residents
- Checked vital signs
- Assessed residents' skin for decubitus pressure ulcers
- Documented any abnormalities noted for each resident
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuny York College
Jamaica, NY01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
Washington, DC01.2003
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient management
- Care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Emergency response
- Patient assessments
- Clinical documentation
Certification
BLS
Timeline
BLS
09-2025
Psych Nurse Inpatient all units
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Queens Village
02.2025 - 05.2025
Psych Nurse Inpatient 6S
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
10.2024 - 12.2024
Per diem RN Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse
The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
06.2024 - Current
Psych Nurse CP4 and CPEP
White Glove Agency St John’s Episcopal Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Psych Nurse OPD Clinic
Denken Solutions Medcadre Metropolitan Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Psych Nurse (Inpatient and CPEP)
Cynet Health Agency Woodhull Hospital
12.2022 - 07.2023
Psych Nurse (CPEP)
Prime Staffing LLC Harlem Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
Psych Nurse (CPEP)
Stony Brook University Hospital: St Brook, NY
01.2021 - 06.2021
Psych Nurse RN (Per Diem)
Brunswick Hospital Center Amityville, NY
11.2019 - 03.2022
Nurse Care Manager
Suffolk Care Collaborative Hauppauge, NY
10.2018 - 03.2020
Substance abuse nurse (Per Diem)
Catholic Charities Talbot House Bohemia, NY
10.2018 - 02.2020
Psych Nurse RN
Creedmoor Psych Center Queens Village, NY
12.2017 - 10.2018
UAS Field Registered Nurse Care Manager
Avondale Care Group, New York, NY
04.2017 - 10.2018
Medical-Surgical Nurse RN
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Richmond Hill, NY
02.2017 - 08.2019
Nurse RN
Seacrest Healthcare Center, Bk NY
12.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuny York College