Heidi Collins
Harrietta,MI
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner looking for remote position, 6+ years extensive experience at Crystal Lake Health Center, licensed in Michigan willing to obtain others, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proficient in electronic health records and clinical decision-making, I effectively coordinate care and implement treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through compassionate communication and a commitment to preventive care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Crystal Lake Health Center
03.2019 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Value based care
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
Registered Nurse
Samaritas
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed a memory care unit
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse-Shift Supervisor
Bortz Healthcare
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Registered Nurse
In Home Health Care Services Inc.
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St Louis, MO05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Flint05-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Cadillac05-2010
Skills
- Point Click Care
- Care 360
- Microsoft office
- All Scripts EMR
- Follow my Health (Telehealth platform)
- Care Convene (Telehealth platform)
- Physical assessments
- Clinical decision making
- Excellent oral communication
- Written communication
- Medical charting
- Physical examinations
- Patient assessment
- Preparing treatment plans
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
#F06180394
Expiration date: 06/06/2028
Registered Nurse Specialty, Michigan
#4704291428
Expiration date: 04/30/2027
Certified Medical Examiner (FMCSA)
#7646352782
Expiration date: 04/30/2027
DEA License
#MC5213323
Expiration date: 08/31/2027
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Crystal Lake Health Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Samaritas
09.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
In Home Health Care Services Inc.
09.2015 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse-Shift Supervisor
Bortz Healthcare
07.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College