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
Little Rock, AR
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
Orlando, FL
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
Bronx, NY
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
Winter Park, FL
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
Hollywood, FL
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
North Miami Beach, FL
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
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing