Mary Collins
Lexington,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
In addition to Nursing experience, I have worked for my community in the EMS system providing quality care to the community in their time of need.
Prior to becoming an RN, I worked 12 years as an LPN in long term care settings. While obtaining my LPN, I worked as a CNA caring for the residents to the best of my ablity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Corrections Nurse
IMS Correctional Healthcare
Charlotte , NC
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Staff RN
Supplemental Health Care
Salisbury, NC
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Assessed and monitored physical health of inmates.
- Provided education to inmates on disease prevention, healthy living habits, and nutrition.
- Performed basic medical tests such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate measurements.
Lead Nurse, Corrections
Southern Health Partners. Inc
Lexington , NC
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, providing guidance to nursing staff in the delivery of services.
- Provided clinical expertise and leadership to ensure quality patient care was delivered in a safe and effective manner.
- Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate nurses and provided feedback on their professional development.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Supervised daily operations within the department, including staffing schedules, equipment maintenance, budgeting and inventory control.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, laws and standards of practice pertaining to nursing care.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding diagnosis, treatment plans and medication orders for patients.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses by providing instruction on proper techniques and procedures related to patient care.
- Monitored progress notes for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members while ensuring positive morale among personnel.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Trellis Supportive Care
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducted initial assessments of hospice patients and families to determine eligibility for hospice services.
- Provided education and support to patients, family members, and caregivers about the benefits of hospice care.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on patient needs and preferences.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Lexington Dialysis Center
Lexington, NC
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
School Nurse
Carroll County School District
Hillsville , VA
05.2013 - 05.2018
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff members.
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nurseing
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2004
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Compassion and Empathy
- Community health
- Mobility Assistance
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Patient Management
- Unit Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- Supply Restocking
- Data Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Infectious disease control
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Collecting vitals
- Family and patient support
- Licensed RN
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessment
- Seizure Management
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Treatment Planning
- Hospice Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Procedures
- Immunization skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Infant CPR certified
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Medical Records Management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Coordinating referrals
- Professional Bedside Manner
- IV and venipuncture certified
Affiliations
Attending live music events with family and friends.
Avid golfer.
Timeline
RN Corrections Nurse
IMS Correctional Healthcare
10.2021 - 09.2024
Staff RN
Supplemental Health Care
06.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Nurse, Corrections
Southern Health Partners. Inc
10.2019 - 06.2020
Hospice Registered Nurse
Trellis Supportive Care
01.2019 - 10.2019
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Lexington Dialysis Center
05.2018 - 10.2018
School Nurse
Carroll County School District
05.2013 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nurseing
Wytheville Community College
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