Elyssa Collins
Scribner,NE
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
Sioux City, IA
06.2024 - Current
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Provided emotional support to both mother and family members throughout the birthing process.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
Sioux City, IA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse Observation Unit
UnityPoint Health
Sioux City , IA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech
Sioux City, IA05-2023
Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
06.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
06.2023 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Observation Unit
UnityPoint Health
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech