Colin Adkins
Raeford
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Supervisor II
North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections
03.2022 - Current
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated more than 50 medical staff from CHAIIs to Nurse Supervisor I's
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, DAC Policy and other applicable guidelines.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Lead Nurse
North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to guide a team of RNs, LPNs, and CHAIIs
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and medical management of the offender population
- Documented treatments delivered, medications, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Staff nurse at Scotland correctional institute
- Daily management of a facility of approximately 1700 offenders.
- Performed tasks such as nurse sick call, new intakes, medical trip returns, and medication administration.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Travel correctional nurse: Medication administration, triage, wound care, sick call
- Education on medications, chronic disease and treatments
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Lead Nurse
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Correctional nursing/lead nurse: Floor management of other medical staff in the correction setting
- Assisted in work flow, organization and implementation of policy and safe practice while in the prison setting
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Supervised a small team of RNs, LPNs, and CHAIIs
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Healthcare System
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Urgent Care setting: Patient assessment/vitals and charting, medication administration, patient flow operation, customer service and complaint handling, phlebotomy and lab processing, facility safety and patient safety coordinator
Registered Nurse
Novant Matthews Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Cardiac/telemetry + Medical surgical nursing
- Patient assessment and charting, medication management, patient safety, IV management, orientation and training of new nurses, precepting and teaching nursing students
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC05.2013
High School Diploma -
Sun Valley High School
Monroe, NC05.2009
Skills
- Nursing staff supervision
- Compliance monitoring
- Quality improvement
- Clinical oversight
- Process improvements
- Patient care management
- Clinical leadership
- Staff development
- Schedule management
- Clinical management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NC (Multi-State): 264215 03/31/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR): Expires - 03/31/2025
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor II
North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections
03.2022 - Current
Lead Nurse
North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections
07.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
03.2019 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
10.2018 - 03.2019
Lead Nurse
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Healthcare System
07.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Novant Matthews Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Registered Nurse, NC (Multi-State): 264215 03/31/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR): Expires - 03/31/2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Sun Valley High School
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