LIBBY COLLIER
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
With a proven track record at Oceans Behavioral Hospital, I excel in healthcare coordination and compassionate care, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical judgment and vital signs monitoring, I've significantly improved interdisciplinary team collaboration. My expertise in psychiatric nursing and motivational interviewing drives superior care quality, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in challenging healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Nurse/Utilization Review Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
HAMMOND, LA
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized Electronic Health Records systems to enter patient information into the database.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Documented all patient interactions in detail within the electronic health record system.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight, and blood pressure.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Reviewed insurance coverage requirements prior to scheduling appointments.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Nursing Supervisor
Evergreen Life Services
Ponchatoula, LA
10.2011 - 04.2020
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and leave requests according to company policy guidelines.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Performed assessments of patients' physical condition and reviewed medical histories to develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss current issues, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Supervised the administration of medications according to established guidelines.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the facility in accordance with state regulations.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing personnel or between patients and families and nursing personnel when necessary.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
Education
PRACTICAL NURSING - NURSING
DELTA COLLEGE
Covington, LA06-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Healthcare coordination
- Compassionate care
- Cultural history
- Motivational interviewing
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- New patient intake
- CPR/AED
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care assessment
- Colostomy care
- Teamwork
- Direct patient care
- Psychiatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
Accomplishments
Clinical Nursing Excellence Award in 2010.
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Practical Nursing Licensure.
- SAMA Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intake Nurse/Utilization Review Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Evergreen Life Services
10.2011 - 04.2020
PRACTICAL NURSING - NURSING
DELTA COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Delgado Community College
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