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Work History
Education
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Kelsie Marie Collins

Inman,SC

Summary

Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, excelling in health assessments and compliance management. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous record-keeping. Adept at implementing corrective action plans, ensuring data confidentiality, and fostering team collaboration to achieve superior health outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

LPN Office Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, South Carolina
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted health assessments to identify potential workplace hazards.
  • Performed pre-employment screenings following established nursing guidelines.
  • Analyzed medical records for documentation consistency and quality assurance.
  • Managed employee medical records, ensuring accuracy of health histories and treatments.
  • Implemented corrective action plans to address occupational health program deficiencies.
  • Promoted superior care while maintaining data confidentiality and adhering to regulations.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to enhance worker safety and develop new health programs.

Office Nurse

Pelham Medical Center Employee Health
Greer, SC
01.2018 - Current
  • Functioned as a clinical nurse by rooming patients, completing lab draws, and taking vitals.
  • Assists EH NP with associates for acute care visits, performs quality controls and maintains lab records.
  • Process Drug screens, coordinates random drug screen surveillance, maintaining and manages stock of medications for clinic checking dates and ordering from pharmacy.
  • Collaborated with PMC EH Nursing supervisor and SMC EH/PMC EH Manager to enhance communication and workflow.
  • Manages issues with IT for any computer issues in clinic, orders clinical supplies, reviews lab results and informs associates when labs are not in normal range to follow up with PCP.
  • Coordinated annual flu vaccination events at PMC with wellness coordinator from SMC to promote health among PMC associates.
  • Facilitated processing of worker's compensation claims in collaboration with SMC workers' compensation specialists for PMC.

Office nurse

McDowell OBGYN
Marion, NC
01.2017 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, administered medications and injections, drew lab samples, assisted with special in-office procedures, and recorded vital signs while efficiently rooming patients to ensure timely care delivery.
  • Trained in Cerner software for effective management of electronic health records, enhancing data accessibility and patient documentation.
  • Administered vaccinations and wellness screenings for employees.
  • Coordinated employee health programs and educational sessions.
  • Documented patient interactions in electronic health records systems.

LPN Office Nurse

ReGenesis Health Care
Spartanburg, South Carolina
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and promptly reported changes to ensure timely interventions.
  • Performed routine assessments to guarantee patient safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to establish comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Educated patients on medical conditions and treatment plans to enhance understanding and adherence.
  • Documented patient histories and vital signs accurately using electronic health record systems.
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, maintaining efficiency throughout the process.
  • Trained new staff on office protocols and patient care techniques to promote consistent safety practices.

LPN Field Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, South Carolina
10.2020 - 10.2023
  • Monitored vital signs, promptly communicating significant changes to healthcare providers for timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
  • Provided physicals, immunizations, respirator fit tests, and other health services.
  • Performed pre-employment screenings by following nursing guidelines and asking relevant questions.
  • Maintained precise records of employee medical histories and treatments to support effective health management.
  • Conducted health assessments to identify potential workplace hazards for employees.
  • Advised management on compliance with occupational health regulations.
  • Promoted high-quality care while ensuring data confidentiality and compliance.

Inpatient nurse

Deer Park Health and Rehab
Nebo, NC
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients in rehabilitation facility, enhancing recovery outcomes.
  • Administered medications, executed physician orders, and assisted in wound care for patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
  • Supervised CNA staff as floor nurse, coordinating patient care to maintain optimal staffing levels and patient safety.

Office Nurse for Dr. William John Henry III

Internal Medicine of Greer Spartanburg Regional Health System Medical group of the Carolinas
Greer, SC
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Delivered direct patient care, administered medications, performed lab draws, conducted injections, executed EKGs, managed phone communications, reported findings, transcribed orders, assisted with referrals, handled prior authorizations, coordinated peer-to-peer communications, aided in office procedures, and recorded vitals while rooming patients.
  • Trained on Epic system for managing patient records and electronic health documentation, enhancing efficiency in patient care management.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
  • Assisted with patient assessments and recorded vital signs accurately.
  • Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling effectively.

LPN Charge Nurse on Rehab Unit

Magnolia manor of Inman
Inman, SC
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Administered medications, followed physician orders, and assisted in wound care, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Supervised CNA staff on patient care unit, coordinating patient care activities to enhance team efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene care.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.

Office Nurse

Godshall Staffing and recruiting
Powdersville, SC
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Office nurse at Powdersville Family Medicine for 3-month travel contract.
  • Fielded phone calls as triage nurse, assessing patient needs and directing to appropriate care.
  • Trained in EPIC software to improve patient data management and streamline workflow.

Office Nurse for Dr. Michael Poinsette

Greenville Health System / Riverside Family Practice
Greenville, SC
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Delivered direct patient care, administered medications, conducted lab draws, provided injections and EKGs, managed phone communications, reported and transcribed orders, facilitated referrals and prior authorizations for insurance, supported office procedures, and recorded vitals while rooming patients.
  • Trained on EPIC system for managing electronic health records, enhancing documentation accuracy and efficiency.
  • Managed patient schedules and appointments efficiently for a busy family practice.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
  • Documented patient medical histories and vital signs accurately in electronic records.

Certified Nursing Assistant

McDowell Hospital
Marion, NC
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Supported patient care on medical surgical floor and assisted in ICU and Labor and Delivery departments.
  • Provided compassionate patient care and support to enhance comfort and well-being.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing personnel promptly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Supported patients in Cardiovascular Progressive care unit with daily activities to enhance comfort and promote recovery
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.

Education

Diploma - License Practical Nursing

McDowell Community College
01-2015

Certified Nursing Assistant -

McDowell Hospital
Marion, NC
01-2015

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
01-2012

CNA Program -

McDowell Technical Community College
01-2010

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Health assessments
  • Patient care coordination
  • EPIC charting
  • EHR management
  • Medical record management
  • Record keeping
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Recordkeeping
  • HIPAA compliance

License

SC, LPN #48469

Closing Statement

I sincerely appreciate the time spent considering me for this position. If you’re looking for an eager learner, hardworking, dependable team member, I would be honored to become a part of your team.

Medical Experience

  • Office Nurse, Pelham Medical Center Employee Health, Greer, SC, 01/01/18, Current, Managing day to day responsibilities for employee health, Ordering supplies, Coordinating with PMC EH Nursing supervisor and SMC EH/PMC EH Manager, Working with Human resources for new hires, Clinical nurse duties such as rooming patients, completing lab draws, vitals, Maintaining and scheduling vaccination visits, Processing drug screens, Coordinating random drug screen surveillance, Managing stock of medications for clinic, Assisting EH NP with associates for acute care visits, Performing quality controls and maintaining lab records, Coordinating flu vaccinations at PMC annually, Assisting with worker’s comp claims, Managing IT issues in clinic, Ordering clinical supplies, Reviewing lab results and informing associates
  • Inpatient Nurse, Deer Park Health and Rehab, Nebo, NC, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, Medication administration, Following physician orders, Assisting in wound care for patients, Overseeing CNA staff, Answering phones, Processing chart copy requests, Ordering forms for clinic
  • Office Nurse, McDowell OBGYN, Marion, NC, 01/01/17, 12/31/17, Direct patient care, Medication administration, Lab draws, Injections, Assisting with special in-office procedures, Making phone calls, Reporting, Transcribing orders, Assisting in procedures done in office, Vitals while rooming patients
  • Office Nurse, Internal Medicine of Greer Spartanburg Regional Health System Medical group of the Carolinas, Greer, SC, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Direct patient care, Medication administration, Lab draws, Injections, EKGs, Making phone calls, Reporting, Transcribing orders, Assisting with referrals, Prior authorizations, Peer to peers, Assisting in procedures done in office, Vitals while rooming patients
  • Office Nurse, Godshall Staffing and Recruiting, Powdersville, SC, 01/01/16, 03/31/16, Triage nurse fielding phone calls for practice and physician
  • LPN Charge Nurse on Rehab Unit, Magnolia Manor of Inman, Inman, SC, 01/01/16, 12/31/16, Medication administration, Following physician orders, Assisting in wound care for patients, Overseeing CNA staff
  • Office Nurse, Greenville Health System / Riverside Family Practice Maxwell Pointe, Greenville, SC, 01/01/15, 12/31/16, Direct patient care, Medication administration, Lab draws, Injections, EKGs, Making phone calls, Reporting, Transcribing orders, Assisting with referrals and prior authorizations, Assisting in procedures done in office, Vitals while rooming patients
  • Diploma in License Practical Nursing, McDowell Community College, 05/01/15, 18-month Program, Training in Long term care, maternal newborn, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics and Medical Surgical
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, McDowell Hospital, Marion, NC, 01/01/14, 12/31/15, CNA dual skilled assigned to the medical surgical floor and floated to ICU or Labor and Delivery when needed
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC, 01/01/11, 12/31/12, CNA multi-skilled assigned to a Cardiovascular Progressive care unit
  • CNA Program, 05/01/10, McDowell Technical Community College

Certification

NIOSH

Timeline

LPN Office Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

LPN Office Nurse

ReGenesis Health Care
10.2023 - 09.2024

LPN Field Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 10.2023

Office Nurse

Pelham Medical Center Employee Health
01.2018 - Current

Office nurse

McDowell OBGYN
01.2017 - Current

Inpatient nurse

Deer Park Health and Rehab
01.2017 - 01.2018

Office Nurse for Dr. William John Henry III

Internal Medicine of Greer Spartanburg Regional Health System Medical group of the Carolinas
01.2016 - 01.2017

LPN Charge Nurse on Rehab Unit

Magnolia manor of Inman
01.2016 - 12.2016

Office Nurse

Godshall Staffing and recruiting
01.2016 - 04.2016

Office Nurse for Dr. Michael Poinsette

Greenville Health System / Riverside Family Practice
01.2015 - 01.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

McDowell Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mission Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012

Diploma - License Practical Nursing

McDowell Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

McDowell Hospital

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Mission Hospital

CNA Program -

McDowell Technical Community College
Kelsie Marie Collins