Heidi J Collins
Hudson Falls,NY
Summary
Dedicated and patient focused registered nursing professional offering comprehensive experience within the critical care setting. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy while keeping the patient the center of focus. Maintains composure, while making decisions in a fast-paced, unpredictable, and chaotic environment. Interfaces seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, pharmacists, patients and visiting families. Resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems. Clear communicator, both written and oral. Without fail, projects a polished, positive, and professional demeanor.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR assistant
Keena staffing
- Interviewed potential candidates for temporary positions to include mill settings, legal firms and office assistants
- Managed the schedule of 40 temporary employees at SCA tissue to meet the needs of our client
- Handled Department of labor issues
- Hired and fired practicing company policy
Assistant manager service department
Agway Energy Products
- Managed 18 technicians scheduled heating and air conditioning installation and service calls
- Oversaw customer relations scheduling appointments and resolving complaints or payment issues
- Accountable for job invoices proper billing and inventory tracking
- Prepared on call schedule for no heat or air conditioning service after hours
REGISTERED NURSE
Saratoga Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2020
- ER NURSE
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
REGISTERED NURSE
Cross Country HealthCare
05.2021 - Current
- ER TRAVEL NURSE Versatile Level 1 trauma nurse dedicated to provide compassionate care
- A solid background in a critical care environment excelling in quick response decisions
- Skilled at assessing patients' needs and prioritizing care to stabilize and promote recovery
- Prioritize responsibility
- Provide assessment and intervention in acute emergent situations, including cardiac, respiratory distress, MVA, Gun shot, compound fractures and uncontrolled bleeding
- Sepsis
- Equipped to care for patients of different ages and diverse populations
- Triage collecting medical history and prioritizing care on acuity
- Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, families
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams
- Flexible and calm in chaotic and stressful situations
- Adaptability
- Open to change and growth, ready for new experiences
- Precept new travelers
REGISTERED NURSE
Glens Falls Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2022
- ER NURSE additional service SANE: completion of sexual assault kits and exams
- Continued training and education to serve the adult and pediatric population
- Collaborate with law enforcement, advocates, legal system and families
REGISTERED NURSE
Glens Falls Hospital
04.2014 - 04.2016
- ICU Nurse Proficient in critical care management to include critical drip titration
- Assisted physicians in life saving procedures
REGISTERED NURSE
Albany Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Kidney Transplant Unit
- Integral team member caring for patient population Pre and Post Op kidney or liver transplant
Owner
BIG STEPS little feet
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: owner and operated NYS daycare
- Managed employees and daily operations
- Owner and operated NYS daycare
Education
BSN - Nursing
Excelsior College
04.2015
Associates - Nursing
SUNY Adirondack
01.2013
Associates - Business
SUNY Adirondack
08.1994
Skills
- Direct Patient Care and safety
- Diagnosis individualized & Treatment Care Plan
- Charting & Patient Documentation
- Patient & Family Communications
- Employee & Physician Relations
- Sound Decision Making in Highly unpredictable situations
- Confidentiality Assurance
- Prioritize Workload within critical care setting
- Patient Educator
- Solid Computer Skills
Certification
- BLS Certified, 08/01/26
- ACLS Certified, 08/01/26
- PALS Certification, 07/01/26
- ICU Consortium, 08/01/14
- CEN, 02/01/29
- TNCC, 11/01/24
- ENPC, 10/01/28
Systemknowledge
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Sorien
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Cross Country HealthCare
05.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Glens Falls Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Saratoga Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2020
REGISTERED NURSE
Glens Falls Hospital
04.2014 - 04.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
Albany Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2014
Owner
BIG STEPS little feet
01.2007 - 01.2013
BSN - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associates - Nursing
SUNY Adirondack
Associates - Business
SUNY Adirondack
HR assistant
Keena staffing
Assistant manager service department
Agway Energy Products
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