Tracy Collins
Covington,GA
Summary
I am dedicated experienced Register Nurse BSN and seasoned travel nurse at level 1&2 Trauma hospitals. Demonstrating exceptional medication administration and critical thinking skills. Excelled in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in medical-surgical nursing and telemetry monitoring, adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse/Med Surg Telemetry
Mohawk Valley Health System
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Pikeville Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Travel Nurse Med Surg Tele ER Hold
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Methodist University Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse-Travel Stepdown
Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Avent Health Care System
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry Foat Pool
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Registered Nurse-Med Surg Tele/ Acute Rehab
Memorial Hospital South
02.2015 - 11.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Hillcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2007 - 04.2020
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Miramar, FL09-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2008
Diploma - Nursing
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL06-2001
High School Diploma -
Jose Marti High
Spanish Town Jamaica06-1997
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Electronic medical records
- Telemetry monitoring
- Orthopedic nursing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Daisy Awards
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- NIH
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Nurse/Med Surg Telemetry
Mohawk Valley Health System
04.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Pikeville Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse Med Surg Tele ER Hold
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Methodist University Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse-Travel Stepdown
Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Avent Health Care System
10.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry Foat Pool
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse-Med Surg Tele/ Acute Rehab
Memorial Hospital South
02.2015 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Hillcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2007 - 04.2020
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- NIH
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Diploma - Nursing
Sheridan Technical College
High School Diploma -
Jose Marti High
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