Jewel Collins
Baltimore,MD
Summary
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. I am skilled in telemetry monitoring and ECG interpretation, demonstrating a strong ability to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes. My approach is centered on effective communication and comprehensive care planning. I am well-versed in emergency response and critical patient management, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. My strengths include critical thinking and compassionate communication, which contribute to my professional practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN I - Progressive Care/Telemetry
Mercy Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs in a busy progressive care/telemetry unit, caring for 5-6 patients per shift.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self-employed
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Involved in the airway management of a toddler through the safe execution of tracheostomy care.
- Coordinated transportation to appointments, school functions, or recreational outings as needed for each client's schedule.
- Delivered exceptional care under high-pressure situations, prioritizing the well-being of clients and their families.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 2125205-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD06-2023
High School Diploma -
Milford Mill Academy
3800 Washington Ave, Windsor Mill, MD 2124406-2017
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Telemetry monitoring and ECG interpretation
- Tracheostomy care
- PEG tube feeding management
- Maintaining privacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient management
- Infection control measures
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program
Awards
Alpha Delta Nu Honors Society
Timeline
RN I - Progressive Care/Telemetry
Mercy Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self-employed
05.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Milford Mill Academy