Colleen Neal
New Boston,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Corewell Health, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Proficient in managing complex medical equipment and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Enthusiastic about educating patients and families regarding diagnosis and disease management. Passionate about delivering safe quality healthcare with a calming and compassionate bedside manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, SICU
Corewell Health
10.2014 - Current
- Providing total patient care to hemodynamically unstable patients with a focus in trauma, stroke/TNK, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, and massive transfusion protocol including critical OB surgical patient's.
- Proficient in monitoring vital signs, lab interpretation, complex head to toe assessments and titrating critical care drips.
- Knowledgeable in chest tube, endotracheal tube, Camino ICP monitor, Ventriculostomy drain, NxStage CRRT, central venous and arterial line management.
- Collaborates daily with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family to achieve optimal care plans and outcomes. Including emotional support and education of disease process for patient's and families.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Corewell Health
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Cared for patient's on surgical/ Orthopedic/ trauma step down unit. Focusing on early mobility, wound care, pain management and strong education for best outcome at discharge.
CNA Cardiac Unit
St. Mary Mercy Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with Nursing staff to provide daily care for patient's in a cardiac telemetry unit.
- Performed STAT EKG's, assisted patient's with activities of daily living and provided emotional support to patient's and families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia MI05-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Schoolcraft College
Livonia MI01-2009
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Assisting Physician's in bedside procedure
- Critical thinking/ time management
- Patient education
- Care Plan development
- Use of equipment in critical care setting
- EPIC documentation
- Staff development and precepting
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Registered Nurse License - Michigan
Timeline
Registered Nurse, SICU
Corewell Health
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Corewell Health
10.2013 - 10.2014
CNA Cardiac Unit
St. Mary Mercy Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Schoolcraft College
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