Kerry Collins
Quincy,MA
Summary
Highly trained healthcare professional with 20+ years of experience providing quality patient care in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Infusion Services
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Needham, MA
01.2016 - Current
- Serve diverse patient population and expertly administer injections and infusions of medications.
- Experienced in the initiation and monitoring of IV therapies, such as biotherapy agents, IV fluids, and medications.
- Skilled in techniques for accessing peripheral IV, porta-cath, and central lines.
- Ensure the safe administration of infusions by closely observing for any adverse reactions and taking appropriate actions.
- Educate patients and family members on disease processes, medications administered, and infusion procedures.
Registered Nurse
Ambulatory Surgery
Good Samaritan Hospital, Brockton, MA
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Pre- and post-operative care in the Same-Day Surgical area.
- Obtained health history from patients prior to the date of surgery and performed preoperative testing.
- Provided direct patient care for Orthopedic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, Endoscopy, General Surgery, GYN, Podiatry, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgeries.
- In a fast-paced setting, work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams of surgeons, operating room nurses, pharmacists, and nurse managers in achieving maximum care of patients.
- Was able to make intelligent, independent decisions and respond to urgent/emergency situations, and initiate appropriate action in a calm and organized manner.
- Performed discharge planning and extensive patient education on wound care, medication, and therapy regimens, adverse indications, and follow-up procedures.
Registered Nurse
Quincy Public Schools
Quincy, MA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Substitute nurse providing care for all grade levels
- Promoted and protected the optimal health status of school age children
- Provided health counseling to students, parents, school personnel and health agencies
- Provided emergency nursing management for injuries and/or illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Caritas Carney Hospital
Dorchester, MA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provided care to at-risk patients on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
- Floated between Geriatric and dual-diagnosis Psychiatric Units
- Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team including psychiatrists, internists and social services in developing patient care plans and assessments
- Medication administration and extensive teaching and support to patients and family members
- Participated in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care upon discharge.
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Neurological Specialty and Medical Surgical Floor offering bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation
- Completed health assessments with complex medical diagnoses; formulated and implemented care plans with multi-disciplinary teams
- Educated patients and family members on disease management and medication regimes
- Supervised nursing assistants.
Registered Nurse
New England Deaconess Hospital
Boston, MA
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Primary Nursing in a Medical and Surgical Hematology & Oncology Unit
- Developed expertise in the treatment and management of pain and nausea, specifically in the oncology population
- Delivered treatment and counseling to HIV and AIDS patients
- Developed strong assessments skills, administered chemotherapy, and monitored and managed side effects
- Counseled newly diagnosed cancer patients and their family members.
Registered Nurse
Out-patient Clinic
- Provided medication administration through injections and infusions to a wide variety of patients.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing a wide range of IV therapies, including biotherapy agents, blood products, IV fluids, and medications.
- Proficient in peripheral IV, porta-cath, and central line access procedures.
- Maintained patient safety by closely monitoring infusions for any adverse reactions and taking immediate corrective actions.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care for interventional radiology procedure patients.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and their families regarding illness dynamics, medications given, and infusion protocols.
Education
Associate’s degree in nursing -
Quincy College – School of Nursing
Quincy, MABachelor of Arts -
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MASkills
- Expert IV placement
- Medication and IV administration
- Medical assessment
- Patient management
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Massachusetts
- BLS and ACLS Certified
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Infusion Services
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ambulatory Surgery
01.2011 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Quincy Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse
Caritas Carney Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse
New England Deaconess Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse
Out-patient Clinic
Associate’s degree in nursing -
Quincy College – School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Massachusetts
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