Gary-Wayne Collins
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Well-qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with full Georgia credentials and extensive experience in Emergent and Non-Emergent settings as a registered nurse. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise in Family, Elderly, Pediatric, and Obstetric practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Valdosta Family Medicine
07.2023 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests, and adjusted treatment accordingly.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Georgia Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Rapid assessment of new patients, recognizing life-threatening emergencies, intervening and notifying providers.
- Providing life-saving measures as well as primary nurse for code-blue situations
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Biological Sciences
Waycross College
Waycross, Ga05.2012
Skills
- Emergency expert
- Patient check-ins
- Personal care needs
- At-risk patient care
- Well visit procedures
- Performing EKGs
- EKG interpretation
- Disease specialization
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- HIPAA education
- Physical assessments
- Critical care
- Vaccine administration
- Data collection
- EMR / EHR
- Trauma recovery
- Strong clinical judgment
- Researching
- Precepting
- Patient management
- Patient counseling
- Palliative care awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Neurology awareness
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Acute care expertise
- Relationship building
- Family advocacy
- Procedure preparations
- Chest pain management
- Lab result interpretation
- Medication administration
- Family education
- Emotional intelligence
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Oxygen saturation standards
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia, NPI: 1164205183, DEA: MC8451320 08/31/2026
- Registered Nurse in Georgia, License number RN276508, 01/31/2026
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Valdosta Family Medicine
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Georgia Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2023
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Some College (No Degree) - Biological Sciences
Waycross College
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