Jaime Collins
Little Falls,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Specialist
HOPES, CAP Inc.
Hoboken, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Counseled students on healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition and physical activity.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Conducted vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other required screenings for students.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Implemented normal growth and development screenings to identify health problems.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Actively participated in professional development activities related to nursing practice.
- Counseled and educated students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
- Managed medication administration and maintained related documentation.
- Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Reviewed student files for accuracy prior to the start of each school year.
Owner
Barber Haus of handsome barbershop
Kearny, NJ
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Executed high-quality grooming services to meet diverse customer needs.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while providing barbering services.
- Handled customer inquiries through phone, email, and face-to-face communication.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity, and generate revenue.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Sono Networks
New York, NY
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders, allowing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Conducted on-site image capture across diverse clinical environments including bedsides, ORs, and ERs.
- Managed confidentiality of treatment and diagnosis records to ensure data protection.
- Communicated preliminary analysis results from research data to radiologist expert.
- Utilized 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound machines to capture images of varying complexity.
- Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
Certified Medical Assistant
skin laser surgery specialists of NY NJ
Hackensack, NJ
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and preauthorization functions
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding
Certified Medical Assistant
Meadowlands Hospital
Secaucus, NJ
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Berkeley College
Little Falls, NJ08-2021
Certified Medical Assistant With Vascular Ultrasound - Medical Assisting, Vascular Ultrasound
Eastwick College
Nutley, NJ06.2014
NJ State Board Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Capri Institute of Cosmetology
Paramus, NJ05.2010
Skills
- Medical screening
- Student care management
- Allergic reaction procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Child health education
- Emergency health planning
- Student nutrition oversight
- Medication administration
- Health program evaluation
- Epipen administration
- Chronic disease management
- Program development
- Emergency care proficiency
- Family education
- Medical terminology
- Health screening
- Record keeping accuracy
- Hearing and vision screening
- Immunization protocols
- HIPAA requirements
- First aid and CPR
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/11/2023
- Licensed Cosmetologist, 08/08/2011
- Certified Medical Assistant, 2014
- Vascular Ultrasound Technologist, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Specialist
HOPES, CAP Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Owner
Barber Haus of handsome barbershop
08.2020 - 09.2024
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Sono Networks
06.2018 - 07.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
skin laser surgery specialists of NY NJ
06.2016 - 04.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Meadowlands Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Berkeley College
Certified Medical Assistant With Vascular Ultrasound - Medical Assisting, Vascular Ultrasound
Eastwick College
NJ State Board Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Capri Institute of Cosmetology