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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, IA
05-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Iowa Tech
Sioux City, IA
05-2023

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
Elyssa Collins