ERICA COLLINS
CardioRenal Vision
Royse City,TX
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable nurse practitioner with robust background in nephrology nursing, providing comprehensive care to patients with renal conditions. Successful implementation of patient care plans and chronic disease management. Demonstrated expertise in dialysis procedures and patient education.
Work History
1 Year 6 Months
04.2025 - Current
1 Year 6 Months
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
CardioRenal Vision | McKinney, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Providing specialized renal services to 6 post-acute and long term care facilities.
- Coordinated clinical workflow and patient management for 90+ patients per week.
- Provide comprehensive renal care, including fluid and electrolyte management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize nephrology care.
- Educated patients on chronic kidney disease management, fostering adherence to treatment plans and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results, adjusting care plans based on clinical findings and physician directives.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients' vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
1 Year 8 Months
08.2023 - 04.2025
1 Year 8 Months
Sub-Investigator-Renal Disease Research Institute
Dallas Nephrology Associates | Dallas, Texas
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided direct support to Principal Investigator across research activities.
- Collected accurate data and maintained meticulous records for adverse event reporting with strict attention to detail.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary team members across functions to ensure smooth coordination and consistent execution.
5 Years 1 Month
03.2020 - 04.2025
5 Years 1 Month
NP Clinical Manager-Dallas Transplant Institute
Dallas Nephrology Associates | Dallas, Texas
03.2020 - 04.2025
- Managed overall facility operations and ensured day-to-day functionality.
- Managed facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standard workflows, while overseeing fiscal management activities.
- Supervised support staff in collaboration with director and assistant director of clinical operations.
- Provided direct patient care for eight patients per day, three times per week.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and delivered actionable feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, proactive problem resolution, and supervisory facilitation of a positive work environment.
- Oversaw coordination and management of 27 employees across diverse backgrounds and work styles for large 11-physician practice.
- Managed daily operations for 27-person clinic supporting approximately 500 patients per week.
6 Years 8 Months
07.2013 - 03.2020
6 Years 8 Months
Nurse Practitioner-Dallas Transplant Institute
Dallas Nephrology Associates | Dallas, Texas
07.2013 - 03.2020
- Provided comprehensive post-transplant care, ensuring optimal outcomes for our transplant recipients
- Educated patients on chronic kidney disease diagnosis and condition management, offering advisement on preventive care and available treatment options
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for diabetes and hypertension
- Anemia and bone mineral disorder management
- Managed acute/chronic rejections and opportunistic infections in collaboration with transplant facility
- Managed approximately 10-12 patients daily
1 Year 1 Month
06.2012 - 07.2013
1 Year 1 Month
Nurse Practitioner-Dialysis
Ochsner Health System | New Orleans, LA
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed anemia and bone metabolism care for hemodialysis patients across Fresenius and DaVita chronic units.
- Scheduled and performed rounding three times monthly across 3 shifts and 1 nocturnal shift for 350+ patients.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for dialysis patients.
1 Year 2 Months
02.2011 - 04.2012
1 Year 2 Months
Adult Nurse Practitioner-Family Medicine
Healthcare Associates of Irving | Irving, TX
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Direct medical management of patients in busy practice in Family Medicine, including patient history, physical/well woman examinations, acute/chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing and implementing treatment plans
- Created diabetes education program, responsible for education and follow-up care with successful A1C reductions.
- Managed 20-25 patients daily
1 Year 7 Months
10.2010 - 05.2012
1 Year 7 Months
RN (PRN)-Nephrology/Transplant Unit
Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Assessed, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans for acute and chronic nephrology patients and kidney/pancreas and/or liver transplant recipients.
2 Years 7 Months
01.2008 - 08.2010
2 Years 7 Months
RN-Inpatient Acute Hemodialysis/Apheresis
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital | Ann Arbor, MI
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Evaluated, planned, implemented, and documented inpatient nursing care for patients with acute and chronic renal failure.
- Initiated dialysis for patient care and monitored dialysis machine parameters to support safe treatment delivery.
- Performed therapeutic apheresis procedures for immunocompromised patients with clinical responsibility and patient safety oversight.
3 Years 11 Months
01.2005 - 12.2008
3 Years 11 Months
RN-Nephrology/Transplant Unit
Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, Texas
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Managed nursing operations on 35-bed unit as staff/charge nurse.
- Precepted nursing interns through clinical training, competency development, and bedside instruction.
- Nursing care and education provided for Diabetes, Hypertensive, Kidney/Liver failure, and Transplants of Liver, Kidney, and Kidney/Pancreas patients
- Managed pre- and post-operative care for transplant recipients.
- Performed peritoneal dialysis treatments with consistent clinical oversight.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Nursing Education/Leadership
Wilmington University | New Castle, Delaware
Master of Science - Community Health Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman’s University | Denton, Texas
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Reliability
Active Listener
Delegation and Motivation
Team building
Research
- Sub-Investigator, A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, 12-month Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Effect of Venglustat on Neuropathic and Abdominal Pain in Male and Female Participants ≥16 Years of Age with Fabry Disease who are Treatment-naïve or Untreated for at Least 6 Months - PERIDOT EFC17045, Sanofi, 12/01/23, present
- Open-Label Extension Study, to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Pegunigalsidase Alfa (PRX-102) in Patients with Fabry Disease, Chiesi, 11/30/23, present
Certification
- Certified Nephrology Nurse - Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC)
- NP Board Certification - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
CardioRenal Vision
04.2025 - CurrentRead more
Sub-Investigator-Renal Disease Research Institute
Dallas Nephrology Associates
08.2023 - 04.2025Read more
NP Clinical Manager-Dallas Transplant Institute
Dallas Nephrology Associates
03.2020 - 04.2025Read more
Nurse Practitioner-Dallas Transplant Institute
Dallas Nephrology Associates
07.2013 - 03.2020Read more
Nurse Practitioner-Dialysis
Ochsner Health System
06.2012 - 07.2013Read more
Adult Nurse Practitioner-Family Medicine
Healthcare Associates of Irving
02.2011 - 04.2012Read more
RN (PRN)-Nephrology/Transplant Unit
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2012Read more
RN-Inpatient Acute Hemodialysis/Apheresis
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2010Read more
RN-Nephrology/Transplant Unit
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2008Read more
University of Michigan - Master of Science, Community Health Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner
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Wilmington University - Post-Graduate Certificate, Nursing Education/Leadership
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Texas Woman’s University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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