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Delaney Collins

Portland,United States

Summary

Capable Masters-Level Registered Nurse experienced working in challenging environments. Excited about the opportunity to take next career step with The State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Special interest in preventative care, public health policy, medical ethics, and providing care across the lifespan.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Float Pool/1W

Mainehealth Behavioral Healthcare
Westbrook, United States
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times of illness or recovery
  • Educated patients and families about their conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures
  • Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions regularly through observation and documentation
  • Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies
  • Advocate for vulnerable patients during times of altered mentation

Certified Nursing Assistant (Float Pool/CFT1)

Maine Health
Portland, United States
04.2023 - Current
  • Worked within interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide care to patients across the lifespan and within varying levels of healthcare acuity
  • Prioritized tasks and provide comfort to patients receiving medical care in various areas of hospital and on medical telemetry unit

Server

Batson River Brewing and Distilling
Portland, United States
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Worked within an interdisciplinary restaurant team to provide high-quality customer service, while managing numerous time-sensitive tasks in a high-capacity restaurant

Behavioral Health Technician

Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Westbrook, United States
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with nurses, advanced practice providers, doctors, and behavioral healthcare team to offer behavioral care and support in an acute care unit for individuals aged 4-21 with developmental differences

Research Teaching Assistant/Tutor

University of New England
Biddeford, United States
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Research assistant to the department of Society, Culture, and Languages at UNE
  • Tutor and in Writing and Chemistry at the Student Academic Success Center
  • Writing Fellow for social science classes

Educational Technician

Learning Works
Biddeford, United States
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided support and direction to children participating in BLAST- a STEM-focused needs-based after school program offered by Learning Works

Content Contractor

State of New Hampshire
Concord, United States
08.2013 - 09.2017
  • Created advocacy videos and graphic design concepts for the FCESS program

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Columbia University
New York City
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of New England
Biddeford
05.2021

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Ethical Practice
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Healthcare education

Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of Maine, 02/01/24, 08/04/25, RN86395

Accomplishments

  • High Impact Writing Practices, Independent Study, 09/01/19, 05/01/20, Completed an IRB Approved (Exempt) research project about student assessments of writing, to inform the creation of evidence-based tutoring materials.
  • Alpha Chi National Honor Society, University of New England, 09/01/19, 05/01/21, A national honor society membership offered to the top 10% of juniors and seniors at participating universities across the United States.
  • Outstanding Student in English, University of New England, 04/01/21, The Co-Winner of an award that is presented to a senior who has excelled in English throughout their undergraduate career.
  • Poems from Here, Maine Public Radio, 08/01/23, An original poem entitled, You, the Man in Boots published on MPR's segment, 'Poems from Here' read by Mihku Paul.

Volunteer Experience

  • Health Coach (COSMO), New York City, 11/01/21, 08/01/22, Provide patient education at student run clinic on medical campus.
  • Americorps Volunteer, Americorps AIMSHIGH, Biddeford, ME, United States, 08/01/18, 08/01/19, Volunteered at Biddeford Intermediate School in standard, special ed, and ESL classrooms as well as at need-based STEM afterschool program BLAST. Completed 900 Hours.
  • Volunteer, Marafiki Community International, Nairobi, Kenya, 08/01/16, 12/01/16, Volunteered with NGO in Kenya as a content creator and HIV/AIDs support worker. Completed 350 hours.

Timeline

Registered Nurse Float Pool/1W

Mainehealth Behavioral Healthcare
04.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (Float Pool/CFT1)

Maine Health
04.2023 - Current

Server

Batson River Brewing and Distilling
09.2022 - 09.2023

Behavioral Health Technician

Maine Behavioral Healthcare
05.2020 - 05.2021

Educational Technician

Learning Works
09.2019 - 05.2020

Research Teaching Assistant/Tutor

University of New England
09.2018 - 05.2021

Content Contractor

State of New Hampshire
08.2013 - 09.2017

Master of Science - Nursing

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of New England
Delaney Collins