Stephanie Collins
Rome,NY
Summary
Registered Professional Nurse holding New York licensure; adept at assessing patients and developing individualized care plans; possess clinical knowledge required to carry out nursing procedures appropriately; highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology Nurse
SUNY Research Foundation
12.2022 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System - St. Elizabeth Campus
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
- Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests
- Clean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information
- Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers
- Run Rapid COVID testing
- Administer COVID-19 vaccinations
- Processed and filed approximately 300 prescriptions per day.
Hostess
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
12.2010 - 09.2016
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
- Provide guests with menus
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings
- Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation
- Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls
- Take and prepare to-go orders
- Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages
- Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed
- Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup
- Receive and record patrons' dining reservations
- Direct patrons to coatrooms and waiting areas such as lounges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY05.2021
Associate of Science - Individual Health Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05.2014
Associate of Science - Psychology
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY12.2011
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Intake and Discharge
- SBAR Communication
- Medication and IV Administration
- Documenting Vitals
- Family and Patient Support
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Emotional Awareness
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2021, Present
- Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology Nurse
SUNY Research Foundation
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System - St. Elizabeth Campus
06.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2016 - 10.2021
Hostess
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
12.2010 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Individual Health Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Psychology
Mohawk Valley Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2021, Present
- Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
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