Yvonne Collins
Hinton WV *****
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Objective
Seeking a position in a nursing facility where my very extensive experience will be utilized. After years in the nursing field I would like to continue to serve and help others. Very dedicated to the profession, with reputation of consistently going beyond what is required.
Qualifications
Extensive experience and knowledge within scope of practical nursing, such as procedures, principles, and techniques.
Reliable ability to respond to emergency situations.
Excellent ability to interview patients to determine their medical history and background.
Knowledge of universal precautions and infection control.
Ability to maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times
Good rapport with patients, family, and other staff members.
Experienced in phlebotomy.
Education
1979- Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center -Licensed practical nursing
2003-2007 Wyoming County Community College - General studies
Relevant Experience
Villages at Greystone
McDowell Correctional Center
Nov. 12, 2008 -Present
Care and tx's to the prison population.
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV
Humana Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fl.
Highly proficient in most areas of hospital and clinic setting such as patient assessment and care planning procedures.
Worked Medical, surgical floor.
Highly experienced in intensive care step down unit.
Seminole Dialysis Center, Seminole, Fl.
Worked for a dialysis clinic for four years as a health coordinator doing all the clinical task according to clinic protocol. Scheduling appointments, patient assessment and intervention, patient teaching in proper renal diet and fluid intake.
Assisted doctor with all clinic appointments and with rounds at hospital.
Trained patients on how to do self home peritoneal and hemo dialysis and followed up with regular home visits to observe health changes and offer other related support as needed.
Hospice, St. Petersburg, Fl.
Extensive experience with all aspects of terminal patients and families.
IV therapy and portable IV pumps.
Oxygen therapy including nebulizers, concentrators, and CPAP.
References Available upon request