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Kayla Collins, RN, BSN

Kayla Collins, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse
1302 Hale Rd. Shelbyville,IN

Summary

Ambitious Registered Nurse with experience in a high-acuity critical care setting. Has the knowledge and organizational skills to manage multiple complex patients in rapidly-changing situations and provide high-quality care. Highly motivated to continue to grow and learn in a fast-paced team environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical ICU

Ascension St. Vincent
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - Current
  • Manages high-acuity patients requiring complex care, such as multiple continuous IV infusions, vasopressor/ionotropic support, dialysis (CRRT), MTP, and mechanical ventilation.
  • Closely monitors patient condition, rapidly identifies changes in condition, and responds quickly and efficiently to update team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collaborates with physicians and professionals within multiple disciplines to deliver timely and appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Manages patients with a wide variety of high-acuity conditions, such as ARDS (and other life-threatening respiratory illnesses), DKA, Post-Cardiac Arrest, Sepsis and Septic Shock, Stroke, Hemorrhage, and Drug Overdose

Team Leader

Indiana Department Of Child Services
Indianapolis, IN
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provided leadership and guidance to a staff of approximately 100 employees
  • Developed effective training materials and trained hundreds of newly-hired employees
  • Supported management staff through adaptability, skill, and versatility

Family Case Manager-Intake Specialist

Indiana Department Of Child Services
Indianapolis, IN
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Used knowledge of applicable laws and policies, skill, and experience to make decisions regarding allegations of abuse and neglect
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients by using therapeutic communication, providing support, and by offering guidance when appropriate
  • Created thousands of accurate, detailed reports of child abuse and neglect in a time-effective manner

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
08.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
08.2011 - 05.2015

Certification

BLS Certified (American Heart Association)

Timeline

NIHSS Certified

05-2022

BLS Certified (American Heart Association)

12-2021

ACLS Certified (American Heart Association)

12-2021

Registered Nurse, Medical ICU

Ascension St. Vincent
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Old Dominion University
08.2017 - 05.2021

Team Leader

Indiana Department Of Child Services
08.2016 - 03.2017

Family Case Manager-Intake Specialist

Indiana Department Of Child Services
06.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Indiana University Bloomington
08.2011 - 05.2015
Kayla Collins, RN, BSNRegistered Nurse