Melissa Collins-Bain
DeLand,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing candidate with hospital experience, known for being highly organized and dependable. Committed to following directions and regulations, driven by a passion for learning and growing within a dynamic healthcare environment. Extensive experience in neurology and cardiac settings with a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient outcomes. Excels at working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care, demonstrating reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
Medical ICU RN
Halifax Health
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Examines and manages the care of critically ill patients with diagnoses including: STEMI, CABG, Hypertensive Emergency, ESRD, Acute Respiratory Syndrome and Chronic Liver Disease
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
Crisis RN
Lee Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Caring for critically ill patients in the ICU and PCU setting
- Diagnoses include advanced heart failure, pre and post cardiac surgery, STEMI, CABG
- Monitors patient conditions including life threatening EKG readings to intervene and update team members on changes in stability or acuity
Travel ICU RN
Rhode Island Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- 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
- Caring for patients requiring supportive measures such as IABP, Temporary pacemaker and mechanical ventilation
- Managed and titrated sedative and vasoactive drugs
- Assisted physician with bedside procedures such as central line placement, intubation and thoracentesis
Travel ICU RN
Acuity International
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Covid surge crisis contract
- Caring for critically ill COVID-19 patients
- Provided inpatient nursing care to patients receiving treatment for COVID-19 in the ICU setting
Travel Neuro ICU RN
Quest Healthcare
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Covid surge crisis contract
- Caring for critically ill patients suffering from strokes and traumatic brain injuries in an ICU setting
- Adaptation to new facility protocols; vigilantly monitoring patients for neurological decline paired with split-second decision-making skills to ensure continuity of care
Travel ICU RN
Orlando Health
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Covid surge crisis contract
- Caring for critically ill COVID-19 positive patients
- Provided inpatient nursing care to intensive care patients receiving treatment on a COVID-19 unit
- Adaptation to new facility protocols paired with split-second decision-making skills to ensure continuity of care
Travel ICU RN
Caliburn International
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Covid surge crisis contract
- Caring for critically ill COVID-19 positive patients
- Provided inpatient nursing care to intensive care patients receiving treatment for COVID-19 unit
- Adaptation to new facility protocols paired with split-second decision-making skills to ensure continuity of care
- Reviews physical needs, monitors patient’s condition and administers approved medications per physician order
- Collecting specimen samples for testing, performing routine laboratory test
- Giving patients support in order to maintain their comfort
ICU RN
Advent Health System
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups
- Utilizes the nursing process in achieving the goals of the nursing department
- Adheres to the Advent Health Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies
Cardia PCU RN
Memorial Healthcare System
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Providing professional and courteous care to patients on a step-down unit
- Reviews physical needs, monitors patient’s condition and administers approved medications
- Follow treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, discomfort, infection and complications
- Participate in unit’s interdisciplinary nursing team meetings in order to improve policies and procedures, while following safe practices
- Consistently educating patients and their families in regards to disease processes
- Carry out wound, tracheotomy and ventilator care
- G-Tube feedings and monitoring blood transfusions, while providing excellent customer service and customer satisfaction
Licensed Practical Nurse
Special Care Providers of Jackson North Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Providing professional and courteous care to patients on a step-down unit
- Reviews physical needs, monitors patient’s condition and administers approved medications
- Follow treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, discomfort, infection and complications
- Participate in unit’s interdisciplinary nursing team meetings in order to improve policies and procedures, while following safe practices
- Consistently educating patients and their families in regards to disease processes
- Carry out wound, tracheotomy and ventilator care
- G-Tube feedings and monitoring blood transfusions, while providing excellent customer service and customer satisfaction
Education
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL03.2018
ADN -
City College
Fort Lauderdale, FL09.2015
LPN -
McFatter Tech
Davie, FL07.2011
Skills
- RN
- Physician liaison
- Client-focused Nurse
- Wound Care Nurse
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Care
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic/Tactical Planning
- End of Life Care
- Developmental care
- Family-centered care
- Emotional support
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
ICU RN
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2024
Medical ICU RN
Halifax Health
12.2022 - 03.2023
Crisis RN
Lee Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
Travel ICU RN
Rhode Island Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Travel ICU RN
Acuity International
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Neuro ICU RN
Quest Healthcare
08.2021 - 11.2021
Travel ICU RN
Orlando Health
06.2021 - 08.2021
Travel ICU RN
Caliburn International
01.2021 - 05.2021
ICU RN
Advent Health System
10.2017 - 05.2021
Cardia PCU RN
Memorial Healthcare System
08.2016 - 08.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Special Care Providers of Jackson North Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2015
ADN -
City College
LPN -
McFatter Tech
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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