Lindsay Collins
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine
West End
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient education, direct care, and charting. Proven ability to mentor new staff, ensure adherence to protocols, and deliver quality patient care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
13 Years 1 Month- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments in internal medicine settings which is relayed back to their provider.
- Educated patients on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications for optimal health outcomes.
- Obtain vital signs and assess patients' state of health on arrival, document findings accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Obtaining an EKG on patient's when ordered by treating provider
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Charting documentation
Direct patient care
Collecting vitals
Administering immunizations
Removing sutures
Setting up referrals
Geriatric nursing
Patient education
Precepting
Compassion and empathy
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine
06.2013 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2013Read More
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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