Registered Nurse Medication

Nicole Collins

**************@*****.*** 810-***-**** Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Compassionate and highly competent nurse with over 6 years clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building trust and rapport with patients in stressful situations.

SKILLS

Charting and documentation

Medication and IV administration

Building trust and rapport

Taking and monitoring vital signs

Intake and discharge

Dispensing medication

Wound Care

HIPPA and confidentiality

Diabetes management

Foley insertion and care

Trach care

IV insertion and management

Labs draws and monitoring

EKGs

Assessment of patients

Stroke care

Hospice and comfort care

Oncology

Rehabilitation

EXPERIENCE

MSSI travel agency – Registered Nurse

01/2021 – present

Care of a variety of patients on multiple floors of the hospital

Review of physicians orders and administering therapies, treatments and medications

Assessment and care of stroke patients, cancer patients, ortho and medical patients

Patient admissions and discharges

Wound care

Pre and Post-op care

Care of patients on acute rehabilitation floor

McLaren Flint – Flint, MI Registered Nurse

04/2017 – 12/2021

Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, lab results, progress and medication side effects

Prioritize patient care assignments to achieve optimal outcomes

Explain treatment procedures, medication risks and side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients

Provide oncoming shift with full patient status and plan of care

Call and oversee rapid responses

Communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the care team

Admission and discharge of patients

WELLBRIDGE OF FENTON – Fenton, MI Registered Nurse 04/2016 – 10/2016

Provided care in a long-term setting, short term rehab and acute memory care

Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions

Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects

Patient admission and discharge

Counseling and support of patients, families and caregivers MERCY PLUS HOMECARE – Flushing, MI

04/2016 – 10/2016

Provided in home care for a variety of patients

Wound care and wound vac application and maintenance

Administration of oral, IV and intramuscular medications

Record patient’s vital signs, progress and care plan

Education of patients, families and caregivers

EDUCATION

Baker College – Flint, MI

Associate Degree in nursing

License# 470-***-****

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