Lindsey Collins
Austin,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with 1 year experience in Medical Surgical and Surgical Oncology Unit. Completed one year of nursing residency on Medical Surgical and Surgical Oncology Unit. Enthusiastic to expand my clinical skills and work in my area of passion with a pediatric patient population.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical/Oncology RN
St. David's Medical Center
Austin, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Provided patient care for six patients a shift in 85 bed med-surg unit
- Educated patients and families on procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Patient Care Technician
Dell Children's Medical Center
AUSTIN, TX
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Patient Care Technician
St. David's Medical Center
Austin, TX
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2017
Skills
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Preceptor
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Physical Assessments
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Proficient in EHR Charting Systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS Certificate)
- Oncology Nurse Certification
Timeline
Medical-Surgical/Oncology RN
St. David's Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Dell Children's Medical Center
11.2020 - 06.2021
Patient Care Technician
St. David's Medical Center
04.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Tech University
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