Michelle Collins, RN
Belleville,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate skilled Registered Nurse with 7+ years of experience providing high-quality, holistic patient care in various settings. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication. Proven strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills with a strong ability to mentor and coach nursing staff. Proficient in electronic health records and skilled in infection control, medication administration, and pain management. Experience in home and community care/long term care/post acute care, hospice care, and emergency medicine.
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Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to independently provide in-home nursing care for terminally ill patients.
- Prioritize and provide nursing interventions based on patient individual need.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
BJC Memorial Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Education
Diploma (Associates) Nursing - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
St. Louis, MO05-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Triage assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient Care Management
- Quality improvement
- Patient education and counseling
- Palliative Care Expertise
- Emergency triage
- High level of autonomy
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Case management
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
BJC Memorial Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2019
Diploma (Associates) Nursing - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
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