Medical Registered Nurse

Steven Collins

Doctor of and Frequent lecturer and public speaker on Chinese Medicine

Miami, FL

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Dr. Steven Collins is an experienced Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist who specializes

in Tui Na (Chinese medical bodywork). In addition, he does pioneering work in Cosmetic Acupuncture. He

has published and presented extensively on effective acupuncture techniques and patient communication. A

paramedic and RN for 20 years, Steve was well versed in Western medicine before he began studying and

practicing Chinese medicine. An avid practitioner and teacher of Kung Fu, in 2007 Steve was inducted into

the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Medicine Man Wellness Center - Miami, FL - June 2011 to Present

Responsibilities

Direct patient care. Develop treatment protocols in line with current Chinese medicine practice. Maintain

medical records. Order and maintain medical equipment. Educate patients and staff regarding topics related

to health. Implement medical procedures such as acupuncture, dietary guidelines, tui na, etc.

Accomplishments

Complete restructuring of patient care at this facility. Set higher standards for patient care and recovery.

Consistently high reviews from patients.

Skills Used

Assessment and diagnosis.

Implementation of a medical plan.

Charting and record-keeping.

Communication.

Licensed Acupuncturist

Oriental Medicine & Bodywork - Oakdale, MN - January 2002 to October 2010

Responsibilities

Direct patient care. Develop treatment protocols in line with current Chinese medicine practice. Maintain

medical records. Order and maintain medical equipment. Educate patients and staff regarding topics related

to health. Implement medical procedures such as acupuncture, dietary guidelines, tui na, etc.

Accomplishments

Opened and ran my own practice successfully.

Created relationships with practitioners of all modalities including conventional Western, Chiropractic,

Naturopathic, Massage Therapy and Licensed Acupuncturists.

Skills Used

Administrative and managerial.

Patient and peer communication.

National publications.

Presenter at national conferences.

Patient care.

Assessment and diagnosis.

Implementation of a medical plan.

Charting and record-keeping.

Frequent lecturer and public speaker on Chinese Medicine

Northwestern Health Sciences University and Globe College - Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN - 2001 to

2010

Multiple Institutions

Instructor in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Nursing, Advanced Pediatric Life

Support, Pediatric Pre-Hospital Care, and Basic Trauma Life Support

Registered Nurse

Intrepid Healthcare - Saint Paul, MN - 1996 to 2005

specializing in ER, Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency nursing

Faculty Member

Northwestern Health Sciences University - Bloomington, MN - 1998 to 2001

Developed curricula and taught Western Medicine, Pharmacology and Ethics to Oriental

Medicine students

Additional Honors & Certifications

• Board Member, MN State Board of Medical Practice, Acupuncture Advisory Council

• Past Board Member, MN Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Association

• Diplomate, National Certification Commission for Oriental Medicine

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Western Medical Experience

Emergency Room Nurse

Intrepid Healthcare - Saint Paul, MN - 1997 to 1999

Level I Trauma Center Nurse

Intrepid Healthcare - Saint Paul, MN - 1996 to 1997

Charge Nurse

University Pavilion - Tamarac, FL - 1995 to 1996

caring for broad range of mental health patients in psychiatric facility

Education Administrator

Highlands - Cashiers Hospital - Highlands, NC - 1993 to 1994

Assessed educational needs and coordinated educational opportunities for hospital staff

• Course instructor for the hospital's first ACLS course

Clinical Tech III, Urgent Care

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children - Orlando, FL - 1991 to 1993

performing patient assessments and assisted in advanced

procedures, including marrow aspirations, lumbar punctures, central line repair, etc.

Program Director, Continuing Education for Emergency Medical Services

Valencia Community College - Orlando, FL - 1988 to 1989

Managed the department, developed and implemented curriculum for EMS continuing

education

• Conducted and organized lectures on EMS topics, promoted department and courses

Field Training Officer and Senior Rescue Paramedic

Atlantic Ambulance, Palm Beach County - 1987 to 1988

First Response Paramedic

Mercy Ambulance - Las Vegas, NV - 1985 to 1987

EDUCATION

Masters of Acupuncture

Northwestern Health Sciences University

July 2001

Associate of Science in Nursing

Valencia Community College

1993

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of Central Florida

1983

SKILLS

Mac OS, Communication/Counseling, Critical thinking and assessment, Integration of multiple and diverse

paradigms.

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