Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Laura Collins

Ossining,NY

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Westchester County Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Committed to quality improvement and safety, actively participating in interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans for complex patients.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Westchester County Medical Center
09.2000 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Calvary Hospital
09.1994 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Southern University of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH
01-2027

Graduate Certificate - Nursing Case Management

College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY
06-1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pace University
New York, NY
06-1993

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Westchester County Medical Center
09.2000 - Current

Registered Nurse

Calvary Hospital
09.1994 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

Southern University of New Hampshire

Graduate Certificate - Nursing Case Management

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pace University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE