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Colleen Fanning

Galveston

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

AB Staffing Solutions
04.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
  • Conducted patient education sessions to promote health awareness and disease prevention, leading to decrease in readmission rates.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Travel Registered Nurse

Advantis Staffing
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatments with high degree of accuracy, ensuring patient safety and adherence to healthcare protocols.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

RN III

UTMB
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.

Medical-Surgical RN

Providence Portland Medical Center
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments on newly admitted patients to establish baseline data for ongoing care planning.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

RN III

UTMB Galveston
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.

Chemotherapy RN

Kelsey-Seybold
08.2011 - 05.2015
  • Educated patients and families on chemotherapy processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting informed decisionmaking.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs during interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring comprehensive care plans were developed and implemented effectively.
  • Provided emotional support for patients undergoing cancer treatment, fostering a positive environment.
  • Enhanced patient care by administering chemotherapy treatments accurately and safely.
  • Continuously assessed patients'' physical status during treatment sessions, intervening promptly in cases of adverse reactions or complications.
  • Served as a mentor to new chemotherapy RNs, sharing expertise on best practices for safe and effective treatment delivery.
  • Maintained compliance with safety protocols when handling hazardous materials associated with chemotherapy administration.

Education

Nursing

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
05-2000

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient education
  • Discharge planning
  • Wound care
  • Care plan development
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Medical-surgical nursing
  • Oncology nursing
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

AB Staffing Solutions
04.2025 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Advantis Staffing
06.2024 - 04.2025

RN III

UTMB
08.2019 - 05.2024

Medical-Surgical RN

Providence Portland Medical Center
03.2017 - 05.2019

RN III

UTMB Galveston
08.2015 - 03.2017

Chemotherapy RN

Kelsey-Seybold
08.2011 - 05.2015

Nursing

Lone Star College

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