MARKIE COLLINS

PACU

Emergency Room/Valley Vista Free Standing ER

• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
• Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.