Krista Collins
Ft McCoy,FL
Summary
Engaging Associate Professor seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Completes classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor
College Of Central Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and academic goals.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and strategies.
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest research and trends in education.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and college committees.
- Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
- Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting lessons and providing individualized instruction to meet their unique needs.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Nurse Practitioner
Caritas In-Home Primary Care
03.2021 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
Nurse Practitioner
United Healthcare
04.2012 - 03.2021
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner-Program Manager
Hospice Of Marion County
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Enhanced communication among healthcare providers by establishing clear lines of communication and fostering a team-based approach to patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities related to palliative care nursing practice to remain current on industry trends and standards of practice.
- Managed complex pain symptoms through medication adjustments, non-pharmacological interventions, and referral to appropriate specialists when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in symptom management to optimize patient outcomes while minimizing side effects from treatments.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the institution related to palliative care delivery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed to enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members seeking guidance on palliative care best practices and symptom management techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic listening, clear communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in palliative care delivery to enhance the overall quality of nursing care provided within the institution.
- Managed a team of four nurse practitioners and office staff to ensure policies and procedures were upheld, fiscal responsibility, and scheduling.
- Assisted management with development and preparation for JCAHO certification in Palliative Care, becoming the seventeenth program in the United States to become certified.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FLPh.D. - Nursing Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA2025
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Course Planning
- Teaching Excellence
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Mentoring
- Curriculum Design
Certification
- Licensed RN - Florida
- Licensed APRN - Florida
- Women's Health Nursing Practitioner, National Certification Corporation
- Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, The Americal Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Effective Online Teaching Practices, American Council on Education -
Timeline
Associate Professor
College Of Central Florida
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Caritas In-Home Primary Care
03.2021 - Current
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner-Program Manager
Hospice Of Marion County
07.2015 - 01.2019
Nurse Practitioner
United Healthcare
04.2012 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Liberty University
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