WENDY COLLINS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Empathetic, compassionate, and meticulous Registered Nurse with 15+ years of experience in delivering high-quality and exceptional care for NICU, PICU, pediatrics, adult Med/Surg, and geriatric patients within hospital and home care settings. Extensive training and acumen for performing detailed assessments of patient history, interpreting medical results, offering top-level care, and using various systems (EPIC, Meditech, CERNER) to access, organize, update, and store electronic medical records. Passionate, personable, and driven; able to work independently and as a team, advocate for patients’ rights, learn new clinical concepts, develop treatment plans, use critical thinking skills to diagnose patients, and adapt to fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Led pediatric nursing team to improve patient care standards and protocols.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to established policies, procedures, and protocols related to pediatric nursing practice.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in pediatric nursing care.
REGISTERED NURSE
GOSHEN SECURE CENTER
GOSHEN, NY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Cooperated with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, administer medication, and monitor the overall health of autistic patients and juveniles located within a locked facility. Conducted patient health assessments, provided first aid and emergency nursing care, prioritized care based on symptoms, and supplied expertise in phlebotomy and medication administration to perform medical evaluations, rapidly diagnose symptoms, and provide accurate treatment; as necessary. Conducted patient follow-up care and maintained clinical and administrative reports.
- As a Health Liaison for Goshen Secure Center, coordinated and scheduled medical follow-ups, supplied follow-up care to patients, and provided answers to all patient questions and concerns presented during and after receiving care.
- Acted as a Patient Advocate for Anderson Center for Autism; communicated needs to physicians and healthcare providers, gained information that was necessary for healthcare decisions, and promoted a safe and encouraging environment by ensuring compliance with all legal, facility, health, and safety regulations.
REGISTERED NURSE
ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM
STAATSBURG, NY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Cooperated with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, administer medication, and monitor the overall health of autistic patients and juveniles located within a locked facility. Conducted patient health assessments, provided first aid and emergency nursing care, prioritized care based on symptoms, and supplied expertise in phlebotomy and medication administration to perform medical evaluations, rapidly diagnose symptoms, and provide accurate treatment; as necessary. Conducted patient follow-up care and maintained clinical and administrative reports.
- As a Health Liaison for Goshen Secure Center, coordinated and scheduled medical follow-ups, supplied follow-up care to patients, and provided answers to all patient questions and concerns presented during and after receiving care.
- Acted as a Patient Advocate for Anderson Center for Autism; communicated needs to physicians and healthcare providers, gained information that was necessary for healthcare decisions, and promoted a safe and encouraging environment by ensuring compliance with all legal, facility, health, and safety regulations.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU
HOST HEALTHCARE
LA JOLLA, CA
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Applied various nursing concepts and principles to provide direct and individualized nursing care for premature newborn infants in the NICU. Performed complex medical procedures, completed physical assessments, and managed the control and delivery of drugs and medication for critical infants. Partnered with a team with physicians, RNs, CRNAs, and other healthcare professionals to monitor health conditions, identify emergent situations, and provide around-the-clock care.
- Promoted better overall patient health by conducting education sessions to provide parents and related family members with information on how to care, manage, and treat (when necessary) premature newborn infants.
REGISTERED NURSE, COVID-19
MAXIM HEALTH AGENCY
SAN DIEGO, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported clinical operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under broad supervision, provided professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Served as nurse to oversee infection control, patient process and flow, and point of dispensing operations. Updated physicians on patient test results and facilitated the development of care plans.
- Functioned as a Swab Nurse for the County of San Diego; aided in the collection of samples for PCR testing by providing and administering self-swab test, at drive-up testing sites, for residents throughout the San Diego area.
- During the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, completed ~400 clinical swabs, daily, for San Diego residents.
- Served as a member of the Isolation/Quarantine Team; conducted daily wellness checks, monitored symptoms, and reported conditions for students with positive COVID-19 diagnosis that were in isolation and quarantine.
- Averted the exacerbation of illness by collaboratively utilizing excellent assessment skills.
REGISTERED NURSE, COVID-19
RO HEALTHCARE
SAN DIEGO, CA
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Supported clinical operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under broad supervision, provided professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Served as nurse to oversee infection control, patient process and flow, and point of dispensing operations. Updated physicians on patient test results and facilitated the development of care plans.
- Functioned as a Swab Nurse for the County of San Diego; aided in the collection of samples for PCR testing by providing and administering self-swab test, at drive-up testing sites, for residents throughout the San Diego area.
- During the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, completed ~400 clinical swabs, daily, for San Diego residents.
- Served as a member of the Isolation/Quarantine Team; conducted daily wellness checks, monitored symptoms, and reported conditions for students with positive COVID-19 diagnosis that were in isolation and quarantine.
- Averted the exacerbation of illness by collaboratively utilizing excellent assessment skills.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Maintained quality care of pediatric and neonatal intensive care patients by performing diagnostics tests, assisting physicians in medical procedures and treatment, formulating nursing plans, administering medication, TPN, LIPIDS, and antibiotics (to aid in the creation of personalized treatment plans), and evaluating the effectiveness of all treatments. Offered round-the-clock care to pre-operative and post-operative patients; ensuring to monitor patient physical conditions, signs of illness, or stress. Guaranteed timely and accurate admissions and discharge of all patients.
- Continuously educated patients and loved ones on patient conditions, disease process and symptoms, related treatments, newborn status, and at-home care (plan of care) following the discharge of the newborn.
- Offered physical and emotional support to patients, parents, and other family members during difficult times such as surgeries, life-threatening illnesses, or deaths.
- While performing in the Med/Surg department at West Valley Medical Center, started IVs, processed lab requests, and managed all physician orders during surgery procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
AMERICAN MOBILE NURSING HEALTHCARE
SAN DIEGO, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained quality care of pediatric and neonatal intensive care patients by performing diagnostics tests, assisting physicians in medical procedures and treatment, formulating nursing plans, administering medication, TPN, LIPIDS, and antibiotics (to aid in the creation of personalized treatment plans), and evaluating the effectiveness of all treatments. Offered round-the-clock care to pre-operative and post-operative patients; ensuring to monitor patient physical conditions, signs of illness, or stress. Guaranteed timely and accurate admissions and discharge of all patients.
- Continuously educated patients and loved ones on patient conditions, disease process and symptoms, related treatments, newborn status, and at-home care (plan of care) following the discharge of the newborn.
- Offered physical and emotional support to patients, parents, and other family members during difficult times such as surgeries, life-threatening illnesses, or deaths.
- While performing in the Med/Surg department at West Valley Medical Center, started IVs, processed lab requests, and managed all physician orders during surgery procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER
DOWNEY, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained quality care of pediatric and neonatal intensive care patients by performing diagnostics tests, assisting physicians in medical procedures and treatment, formulating nursing plans, administering medication, TPN, LIPIDS, and antibiotics (to aid in the creation of personalized treatment plans), and evaluating the effectiveness of all treatments. Offered round-the-clock care to pre-operative and post-operative patients; ensuring to monitor patient physical conditions, signs of illness, or stress. Guaranteed timely and accurate admissions and discharge of all patients.
- Continuously educated patients and loved ones on patient conditions, disease process and symptoms, related treatments, newborn status, and at-home care (plan of care) following the discharge of the newborn.
- Offered physical and emotional support to patients, parents, and other family members during difficult times such as surgeries, life-threatening illnesses, or deaths.
- While performing in the Med/Surg department at West Valley Medical Center, started IVs, processed lab requests, and managed all physician orders during surgery procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
NAPA, CA
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Maintained quality care of pediatric and neonatal intensive care patients by performing diagnostics tests, assisting physicians in medical procedures and treatment, formulating nursing plans, administering medication, TPN, LIPIDS, and antibiotics (to aid in the creation of personalized treatment plans), and evaluating the effectiveness of all treatments. Offered round-the-clock care to pre-operative and post-operative patients; ensuring to monitor patient physical conditions, signs of illness, or stress. Guaranteed timely and accurate admissions and discharge of all patients.
- Continuously educated patients and loved ones on patient conditions, disease process and symptoms, related treatments, newborn status, and at-home care (plan of care) following the discharge of the newborn.
- Offered physical and emotional support to patients, parents, and other family members during difficult times such as surgeries, life-threatening illnesses, or deaths.
- While performing in the Med/Surg department at West Valley Medical Center, started IVs, processed lab requests, and managed all physician orders during surgery procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
CALDWELL, ID
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintained quality care of pediatric and neonatal intensive care patients by performing diagnostics tests, assisting physicians in medical procedures and treatment, formulating nursing plans, administering medication, TPN, LIPIDS, and antibiotics (to aid in the creation of personalized treatment plans), and evaluating the effectiveness of all treatments. Offered round-the-clock care to pre-operative and post-operative patients; ensuring to monitor patient physical conditions, signs of illness, or stress. Guaranteed timely and accurate admissions and discharge of all patients.
- Continuously educated patients and loved ones on patient conditions, disease process and symptoms, related treatments, newborn status, and at-home care (plan of care) following the discharge of the newborn.
- Offered physical and emotional support to patients, parents, and other family members during difficult times such as surgeries, life-threatening illnesses, or deaths.
- While performing in the Med/Surg department at West Valley Medical Center, started IVs, processed lab requests, and managed all physician orders during surgery procedures.
SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE, SENIOR NURSING FACILITY/NURSING HOME
IDAHO STATE VETERAN HOME
BOISE, ID
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Stabilized, treated, and maintained adult patients within facility and nursing homes. Employed exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to consult with family members and provide detailed knowledge during the observation of patient symptoms, assessment of changes, and treatment implementations.
- Drove the highest level of quality care to all residents by delegating nursing duties, valuated assessments, and initiated newly developed plan of care.
REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH CARE
IDAHO HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
MERIDIAN, ID
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assessed patient needs, charted findings, prioritized care based on symptoms, and supplied outstanding expertise of various nursing procedures to pediatric and adult patients within home care settings. Constantly provided safe and quality nursing care to guarantee proper diagnosis and treatment of various ailments.
- Streamlined patient outcomes by collaborating and communicating with a team of physicians, RNs, PTs, Social Workers, and other healthcare providers to offer individualized care, monitor health conditions, and ensure understanding of all information as per patient needs.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU
ST ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER
BOISE, ID
01.2008 - 01.2008
- Contributed to the assessment, planning, and implementation of interventions, for critically ill neonates by partnering with cross-functional teams and liaising with family members. Administered prescribed IV fluids and medication, regulated patient health, and monitored critical lines (central, arterial, and airways) for patients on ventilators.
- Improved the management of patient symptoms by maintaining accurate records of assessment, treatment, and discharge.
- Ensured timely and accurate provision of patient medication by managing and upkeeping medication.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
ORANGE, COUNTY, CA
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Contributed to the assessment, planning, and implementation of interventions, for critically ill neonates by partnering with cross-functional teams and liaising with family members. Administered prescribed IV fluids and medication, regulated patient health, and monitored critical lines (central, arterial, and airways) for patients on ventilators.
- Improved the management of patient symptoms by maintaining accurate records of assessment, treatment, and discharge.
- Ensured timely and accurate provision of patient medication by managing and upkeeping medication.
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU
MEMORALCARE MILLER CHILDREN’S & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
LONG BEACH, CA
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Contributed to the assessment, planning, and implementation of interventions, for critically ill neonates by partnering with cross-functional teams and liaising with family members. Administered prescribed IV fluids and medication, regulated patient health, and monitored critical lines (central, arterial, and airways) for patients on ventilators.
- Improved the management of patient symptoms by maintaining accurate records of assessment, treatment, and discharge.
- Ensured timely and accurate provision of patient medication by managing and upkeeping medication.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CADiploma in Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Regional Occupational Program
Montebello, CABachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Nursing documentation
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Neonatal intensive care unit
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Pediatric nursing
- Critical thinking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
- State Registration: (RN): NY; Expires: 2/2025 (#84035) | CA; Expires: 6/2026 (#526383) | ID; Expires: 6/2018 (#373398)
- State Registration (LVN): CA; Expires: 6/1997 (#129607)
- CPR; Expires 4/2024 | Basic Life Support (BLS); Expires 11/2022 | Neonatal Resuscitation Program (CA); Expires 7/2021 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Expires 5/2021 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Expires: 3/2021
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
GOSHEN SECURE CENTER
01.2022 - 01.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM
01.2022 - 01.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU
HOST HEALTHCARE
01.2021 - 01.2021
REGISTERED NURSE, COVID-19
MAXIM HEALTH AGENCY
01.2020 - 01.2021
REGISTERED NURSE, COVID-19
RO HEALTHCARE
01.2020 - 01.2020
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 01.2019
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
AMERICAN MOBILE NURSING HEALTHCARE
01.2016 - 01.2018
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2018
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2016
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU/PEDIATRICS
WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2016
SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE, SENIOR NURSING FACILITY/NURSING HOME
IDAHO STATE VETERAN HOME
01.2011 - 01.2012
REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH CARE
IDAHO HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
01.2009 - 01.2010
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU
ST ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2008 - 01.2008
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
01.2002 - 01.2007
REGISTERED NURSE, NICU/PICU
MEMORALCARE MILLER CHILDREN’S & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
01.2002 - 01.2007
Diploma in Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Regional Occupational Program
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -
Pasadena City College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing Science
Western Governors University