ERICA BYRD COLLINS
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished nursing leader with more than two decades of progressive experience in neonatal intensive care, women’s services, and healthcare operations. Recognized for visionary clinical leadership, exceptional team development, and a strong commitment to family-centered, high-quality patient care. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize staffing and resource utilization, elevate patient safety standards, and strengthen organizational culture. Passionate about advancing outpatient women’s services through innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership aligned with the mission and guiding principles of Texas Children’s Hospital.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital – West Tower & Women’s Pavilion
01.2008 - Current
- Led operations across three Women’s Pavilion units, supporting clinical flow, patient placement, and staff allocation.
- Served as primary resource for bedside nurses, supporting clinical decision making and evidence-based practice.
- Fostered strong team culture through emotional intelligence, communication, and staff engagement.
- Supported quality initiatives including parent education, discharge readiness, infant safety, and care coordination.
- Facilitated transfers for infants requiring specialized neonatal care.
- Delivered advanced care to infants from extreme prematurity to post-term and educated families on complex care needs.
- Charge Nurse, Women’s Pavilion (6 years)
Registered Nurse → Clinician III
University of Texas Medical Branch – Infant Special Care Unit
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Promoted through competitive clinical advancement program.
- Precepted graduate nurses, experienced RNs, travelers, and agency staff.
- Provided leadership in Level IV neonatal intensive care.
- Completed Graduate Nursing Preceptorship and hired directly into ISCU.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - Nursing
Liberty University
12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galveston College
01.2002
Skills
- Clinical Leadership & Operational Management
- Staff Development & Mentorship
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family-Centered Care
- Resource & Capacity Management
- Quality & Safety Initiatives
- Emotional Intelligence
- Effective Communication
- Workflow Optimization
Affiliations
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses
- Academy of Neonatal Nursing
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Certification
- RN – Texas
- CCRN-Neonatal
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital – West Tower & Women’s Pavilion
01.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse → Clinician III
University of Texas Medical Branch – Infant Special Care Unit
01.2002 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galveston College
Master of Healthcare Administration - Nursing
Liberty University