DEIRA KIRKLAND COLLINS
Millville
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Student with strong patient-facing experience. Committed to enhancing satisfaction, safety, and wellness for diverse patient populations. Demonstrates effective communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills, supported by hands-on experience in clinical and hospital settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Swedesboro
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated staff schedules and managed daily operations effectively.
- Oversaw daily operations at the facility to ensure smooth functioning. including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Trained new employees on behavioral health policies and procedures.
- Facilitated team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Supported client intake processes and documentation accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and treatment outcomes.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for clients.
Nursing Student
Prism Career Institute
Pleasantville
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Administered oral medications accurately according to physician's orders.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and recorded patient health data.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Participated in clinical simulations to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with peers to develop effective patient care plans.
- Supported patients with mobility and nutrition, improving comfort and care experience.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes with attention to infection control.
- Completed clinical rotations across departments, gaining diverse nursing experience and skills.
- Responded to emergency situations swiftly to deliver immediate care and life-saving interventions.
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Bancroft Neurohealth
Mullica Hill
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Administered medication according to physician's orders.
- Monitored and documented patient health status changes, enhancing communication within care team.
- Facilitated recreational activities to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
- Ensured clean, safe, and organized patient environment to support overall wellbeing.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Prism Career Institute
Atlantic City, NJ09-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral Health Strategies
- Mental Health Care
- Client Relationship Management
- Community Engagement
- Team collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified, 10/24, American Heart Association
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
10.2024 - Current
Nursing Student
Prism Career Institute
07.2023 - 10.2024
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Bancroft Neurohealth
04.2019 - 04.2023
Practical Nursing -
Prism Career Institute