MELISSA COLLINS-BAIN
SUNY Upstate/ Triage Staffing
CITY_US,STATE_US
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Compassionate healthcare professional with expertise in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Focused on team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Experienced in neurology and cardiac settings, delivering high-quality care through effective coordination and assessment. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and compassionate service in fast-paced environments.
Work History
RN ICU Float Pool
6 Months- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered complex ICU medications, titrated drips, and maintained strict adherence to infusion protocols.
- Monitored critically ill patients, interpreting telemetry, hemodynamic data, and lab trends for rapid intervention.
- Assessed changing patient conditions, escalating concerns promptly to prevent deterioration and complications.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients, supporting airway care, sedation monitoring, and respiratory status evaluation.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized care needs, and updated nursing plans for continuity
Critical Care Float Pool RN
1 Year 3 Months- High-acuity critical care nursing across Neuro, Medical, Surgical, Trauma ICUs and step-down
- Conducted rapid assessments, prioritized patient needs, and adapted unit operations to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Advanced neurological assessment: acute stroke and post-neurosurgical care
- Ventilator, tracheostomy, and airway management
- Managed EVD and lumbar drains in critical care settings
- Hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive medication titration
- Invasive line management (arterial lines, central lines)
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration and maintained clear communication with physicians to enhance patient care plans
- Facilitated family-centered care during end-of-life transitions to enhance patient dignity
- Delivered critical care nursing across float pool units, rapidly adapting to varying patient acuity and workflows.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, monitored hemodynamic status, and prioritized interventions for unstable patients.
ICU RN
1 Year 7 Months- Provided high-acuity care for patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and post-craniotomy and neurosurgical cases, performing frequent neurological assessments to identify early signs of deterioration or secondary brain injury.
- Managed advanced devices including EVDs, lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitors, brain tissue oxygen monitoring, and continuous EEG, ensuring accurate data interpretation to facilitate timely interventions.
- Managed advanced devices, including external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitors, brain tissue oxygen monitoring, and continuous EEG, ensuring accurate data interpretation and timely intervention.
- Utilized advanced critical care equipment such as mechanical ventilators, targeted temperature management systems, infusion pumps, and enteral feeding devices to maintain multi-system stability in trauma patients.
- Implemented evidence-based pressure injury prevention strategies for immobile, high-risk neuro ICU patients, resulting in decreased hospital-acquired pressure injury rates.
Medical ICU RN
3 Months- Managed care for critically ill patients with diagnoses including STEMI, CABG, hypertensive emergency, ESRD, acute respiratory syndrome, and chronic liver disease, ensuring comprehensive treatment and monitoring.
- Advocated for patients and their families by addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Monitored critically ill patients using continuous telemetry, hemodynamic data, and ventilator parameters.
- Administered complex IV medications and titrated vasoactive infusions per provider orders and protocols.
- Assessed rapid changes in patient status and initiated timely interventions for medical emergencies.
Crisis RN
2 Months- Cared for critically ill patients in ICU and PCU, ensuring comprehensive assessment and timely intervention
- Diagnoses include advanced heart failure, pre and post cardiac surgery, STEMI, CABG
- Monitored patient conditions, including life-threatening EKG readings, to promptly intervene and communicate changes in stability or acuity
Travel ICU RN
3 Months- Examines and manages the care of critically ill patients with diagnoses including: STEMI, CABG, Hypertensive Emergency, ESRD, Acute Respiratory Syndrome and Chronic Liver Disease
- Monitors patient conditions including life threatening EKG readings to intervene and update team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with critical conditions in a hospital setting. requiring supportive measures such as IABP, Temporary pacemaker and mechanical ventilation
- Managed and titrated sedative and vasoactive medications to maintain patient stability and comfort
- Assisted physician in bedside procedures including central line placement, intubation, and thoracentesis, enhancing procedural efficiency and patient outcomes
Travel ICU RN
3 Months- Managed contract for COVID-19 surge response
- Cared for critically ill COVID-19 patients in ICU
- Administered nursing care to critically ill COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
Travel Neuro ICU RN
3 Months- Managed staffing during Covid surge crisis contract
- Provided critical care for patients with strokes and traumatic brain injuries in ICU, ensuring optimal recovery conditions
- Adapted to new facility protocols, monitored patients for neurological decline, and executed split-second decisions to maintain continuity of care
Travel ICU RN
2 Months- Managed crisis response during COVID-19 surge
- Cared for critically ill COVID-19 positive patients, delivering essential nursing interventions to stabilize health.
- Provided inpatient nursing care to intensive care patients on COVID-19 unit, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and safety protocols.
- Adapted to new facility protocols and made split-second decisions to maintain continuity of care during crisis situations.
Travel ICU RN
4 Months- Managed surge response contract during COVID-19 crisis
- Cared for critically ill COVID-19 positive patients, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes
- Provided inpatient nursing care to intensive care patients receiving treatment for the COVID-19 unit
- Adaptation to new facility protocols paired with split-second decision-making skills to ensure continuity of care
- Reviews physical needs, monitors patients' condition and administers approved medications per physician order
- Collecting specimen samples for teething, performing routine laboratory test
- Supported patients to maintain comfort and alleviate distress during critical illness
ICU RN
3 Years 7 Months- Provided and supervised comprehensive nursing care for diverse age-specific groups, ensuring tailored interventions and support
- Applied nursing process to meet nursing department goals, enhancing patient outcomes and care quality
- Ensured compliance with Advent Health Corporate Compliance Plan and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Cardie PCU RN
1 Year- Delivered professional, courteous care to patients on step-down unit, enhancing overall patient experience
- Follow treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, discomfort, infection and complications
- Reviews physical needs, monitors patient's condition and administers approved medications
- Carry out wound, tracheotomy and ventilator care
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment plans
- Consistently educating patients and their families in regards to disease processes
- Administered G-Tube feedings to ensure proper nutrition for patients and monitoring blood transfusions, while providing excellent customer service and customer satisfaction
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Delivered professional and courteous care to patients on step-down unit, enhancing patient comfort and recovery
- Follow treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, discomfort, infection and complications
- Carry out wound, tracheotomy and ventilator care
- Participated in interdisciplinary nursing team meetings to refine policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to safe practices
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, empowering them to make informed health decisions
- Consistently educating patients and their families in regards to disease processes
- Administered G-Tube feedings to patients in a clinical setting and monitoring blood transfusions, while providing excellent customer service and customer satisfaction
Education
BSN - Nursing
ADN
LPN - Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Skills
Neurocritical and step-down nursing care
Post-craniotomy and neurosurgical patient management
Acute stroke care (ischemic and hemorrhagic)
Neurological assessment and monitoring (GCS
NIHSS
pupillary and motor exams)
Ventilator and tracheostomy management
External ventricular drain (EVD) and lumbar drain care
Hemodynamic and neurological status monitoring
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Wound and pressure injury prevention and management
Interdisciplinary collaboration and physician communication
Family-centered care and patient advocacy
Emotional support and crisis intervention
Strong clinical communication and critical thinking
End-of-life and palliative care in neurocritical settings
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
RN ICU Float Pool
SUNY Upstate/ Triage Staffing
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Critical Care Float Pool RN
UHS Wilson Medical Center
01.2025 - 04.2026Read More
ICU RN
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Medical ICU RN
Halifax Health
12.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Crisis RN
Lee Health
09.2022 - 11.2022Read More
Travel ICU RN
Rhode Island Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Travel ICU RN
Acuity International
01.2022 - 04.2022Read More
Travel Neuro ICU RN
Quest Healthcare
08.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Travel ICU RN
Orlando Health
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Travel ICU RN
Caliber International
01.2021 - 05.2021Read More
ICU RN
Advent Health System
10.2017 - 05.2021Read More
Cardie PCU RN
Memorial Healthcare System
08.2016 - 08.2017Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Special Care Providers of Jackson North Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2015Read More
City College
ADN
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN from Nursing
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McFatter Tech
LPN from Nursing
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St Thomas University
Master of Science from Nursing
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