Erin Collier
Rochester,NY
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and compassionate care. Knowledgeable about interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy. Ready to step into a new role as PMHNP with an exceptional team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Detox Nurse
Evelyn Brandon Chemical Dependency
08.2021 - Current
- Administered MAT and provided counseling and education to meet the individualized needs of patients in their recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Opioid Dependence Lead
Trillium Health
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Worked collaboratively with medical team to provide high quality health care in a FQHC setting to those most in need of services including triage, nursing care and education
- Coordination of Suboxone program including patient screening and enrollment, led follow up appointments and offered support services to increase chance of success
- Provided harm reduction services including education and wound care to the participants of the Syringe Exchange Program to reduce negative consequences from drug use for the patient and the community.
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Eastside Massage Therapy
10.2005 - 04.2012
- Performed massages for clients using hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports and pregnancy methodologies.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
Rehabilitation Counselor and Unit Coordinator
Sky Light Center
10.2005 - 02.2009
- Managed staff and clients of a Clubhouse to ensure meaningful work and therapeutic community.
- Coordinated Wellness Program promoting a holistic approach to recovery from mental illness and substance abuse
- Wrote service plans and progress notes to document client’s goals and outcomes.
Counselor II
East House Corporation
02.2001 - 09.2005
- Carried a case load of individuals diagnosed with mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Maintained clients charts up to Office of Mental Health and Medicaid standards.
- Facilitated groups to help the clients achieve independence in various areas of living.
Education
MSN - PMHNP
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY08.2023
BS - Nursing
Wagner College
12.2011
Massage Therapy
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage
06.2004
BS - Sociology
Buffalo State College
08.1999
Skills
- Hospice Work
- Narcan Educator
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Addiction Counseling
- Basic Life Support
- Harm Reduction Philosophy
Clinical Internships
- URMC 3-9000-Adult Inpatient Psychiatry-Spring 2023-Katlin Bussy-PMHNP
- URMC Mobile Crisis Team-Fall 2022-Completed 224 hours-Dr Yilmaz Yildirim
- URMC Behavioral Health Partners-Summer 2022-Completed 168 hours-Megan Mauer-PMHNP
Additional Information
- William T Hart Silver Award-2021, Rochester Business Journal's Health Care Achievement Awards Recipient-2019, Clinical Mentorship Award-2014
Timeline
Outpatient Detox Nurse
Evelyn Brandon Chemical Dependency
08.2021 - Current
Opioid Dependence Lead
Trillium Health
07.2015 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
04.2012 - 05.2015
Licensed Massage Therapist
Eastside Massage Therapy
10.2005 - 04.2012
Rehabilitation Counselor and Unit Coordinator
Sky Light Center
10.2005 - 02.2009
Counselor II
East House Corporation
02.2001 - 09.2005
MSN - PMHNP
University of Rochester
BS - Nursing
Wagner College
Massage Therapy
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage
BS - Sociology
Buffalo State College
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