Robinique Collins
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional seeking a position as a Registered Nurse, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Patient Care Technician
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Phlebotomist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic phlebotomy and drug testing.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ilinois State University
Normal, IL05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL12-2024
High School Diploma -
Phoenix Military Academy
Chicago, IL06-2012
Skills
- Client documentation
- Monitoring fluids
- Personal hygiene support
- Direct patient care
- Patient mobility support
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Basic life support
- Patient care and safety
Certification
- BLS
- CNA License
- Phlebotomy License
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Member
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
10.2021 - 12.2023
Phlebotomist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
06.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ilinois State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
High School Diploma -
Phoenix Military Academy
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