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Dakota Collins

Birmingham

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with charge nurse experience in adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatry. Skilled in psychiatric assessments, crisis prevention and intervention, and providing exceptional care in fast-paced environments. Seeking to contribute clinical expertise in a Registered Nurse role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adolescent Psychiatry RN

UAB Hospital
Birmingham
01.2023 - Current
  • Served as Charge Nurse, overseeing care for high-acuity adolescent patients.
  • Experience in working with adult and geriatric psychiatric patients.
  • Conduct psychiatric nursing assessments, evaluate mental health status, care for and assess wounds, and develop care plans.
  • Administer medications, monitor responses, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ran codes using CPI and de-escalation techniques during behavioural crises in patients.
  • Provided emotional support and patient/family education regarding mental health care.

Nursing Student Graduate Aide

UAB Hospital
Birmingham
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided direct patient care across multiple medical-surgical units, adapting to various teams.
  • Performed activities of daily living, wound care, and monitored vital signs under RN supervision.
  • Acquired experience in patient safety protocols, accurate documentation, and healthcare team collaboration.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
05-2023

Skills

  • Psychiatric nursing assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Patient education
  • Cerner EMR proficiency
  • Mental health care planning

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Alabama, 05/24, Current
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Timeline

Adolescent Psychiatry RN

UAB Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Nursing Student Graduate Aide

UAB Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023

Associate Degree - Nursing

Jefferson State Community College

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