JEAN M. COLLINS RN
RNC-OB, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, ENPC, S.T.A.B.L.E
105 Rocko Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Cell: (843) 222-4233 Email: JCollinsRN@msn.com
PROFILE
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Highly experienced Charge Nurse Obstetrical Unit (18 years) and 2.5 years Labor and Delivery Director
providing leadership, culture, strategic planning and fiscal direction with a focus on outcomes to
assigned departments for the purpose of attaining specified goals and objectives.
Organize and facilitate activities to deliver high quality care using standards based practice. Priorities
include quality and service excellence, which focuses on patient, staff, and physician satisfaction.
Direct and supervise staff, ensuring workforce standards are demonstrated in the delivery of patient care.
Mediate and problem solve concerns related to physicians, staff and/or administrative policy.
Responsibilities include assigning and directing work, appraising performance, staff recognition and staff
counseling when appropriate.
Manage day-to-day operations of the units and provide quality cost effective care for the patient
population. 24/7 accountability.
Manage the departmental performance improvement activities and integration of services.
Develop departmental interfaces and interface with internal and external customers to provide exemplary
service and achieve goals.
Participate in multi-disciplinary committees.
Facilitates learning opportunities to ensure personal and professional growth of department staff.
Review, update and ensure compliance with policy and procedures related to the unit.
Ensure new employees are oriented and trained appropriately. Act as a preceptor and resource for the
departmental processes.
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitor Certification
Member of AWHONN and Society of Pediatric Nurses
Registered Nurse licensed in NY- active, NM-Compact License, Florida – active, SC- Compact License
Trained in Antepartum, Intra-partum, Postpartum, Nursery and Pediatrics
Experienced in leading departments in 3 Joint Commission surveys and 3 CMS Survey’s with
Accreditation maintained in each survey.
AWHONN Fetal Monitor Instructor- 3/2003 initial Certification
Doula trained through DONA approved trainer-4/2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Florida, Zephyrhills, FL
139 Beds, 16 Bed Maternity Unit
Charge Staff Registered Nurse
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Charge Staff Nurse of 7 beds Level 1 Labor and Delivery, 2 beds Triage, 5 beds Postpartum and 2
bed Pediatric Unit.
Maintain AWHONN standards.
Fetal-link trained.
Triage, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and pediatric care of patients.
Studer Principles
EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER, Roswell, NM
162 Beds, Level III Trauma Center
Family Care Service Manager
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Jan 2011 – June 2012
Management of 7 LDR beds, 15 PP/GYN beds, 15 Level I Nursery beds, 4 Level II Nursery beds and 17
bed Pediatric Unit.
Direct report to the Chief Nursing Officer
Accountable for service quality in the supervision, teaching, and evaluation of the staff
Ensure all employees are competent and completes all needed education and training
Review and revision of all units policies and standards of care
Responsible for the fiscal management of the units
Interviews, hiring and disciplining employees as necessary
Collection of daily stats for quality measures
Actively participates on the Regulatory, Quality Management, Patient Care, Medication and Medication
Reconciliation, Code Blue, OB/GYN committees
Performance Improvement Project – Broselow Band for Pediatric Unit
Hardwiring Studer Principles
Patient Care Call for all hospital issues 1-2 weeks/month
Plan and direct all Patient care services through the development of Standards of Care based on
Professional Practice Standards and Evidenced Based Practice.
BLADEN COUNTY HOSPITAL, Elizabethtown, NC
25 Bed Critical Access Hospital,
Director of Birth Center
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May 2013- Current
Direct Report to the Director of Nursing
4 LDRP’s with 3 bed overflow, 22 FTE reports
Direct, supervise and coordinate the functions of the unit
Interviewing, hiring and disciplining employees as necessary
Capital budget planning, fiscal management of the unit
Planning and creating a position for Child Birth education for the Community
House Supervision 5 or more evenings per month
Experienced Joint Commission, CMS survey as Director
Participate on committees within the hospital
Provide back-up for staff during high patient acuity
2009 – 2010
GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Myrtle Beach, SC
216 Beds, Level II Trauma Center
Clinical Level III Charge Nurse, Level II Labor and Delivery Unit
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Triage and monitoring of antepartum, intra-partum, and postpartum patients. Provide Level II nursery and
normal newborn nursery care. Care to Gynecological patients.
Maintain AWHONN standards
Trained staff in AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitor, obtained instructor status
Preceptor to new staff in all areas of unit
Proficient in skills
SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, Watertown, NY
287 Beds, Level II Trauma Center
Staff Nurse in Level II Labor and Delivery Unit with Level II NICU designation
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1996 – 1997
Responsible for 3 counties in NYS with 24/7 accountability for assistance and resources for nurses and
patients
Supervision of 3 Registered Nurses performing home infusion therapy of TPN/PPN, Chemotherapy,
Hydration therapy, HIV medications, Neupogen treatments, blood draws, maintenance of Mediports and
PICC lines.
Assessment of patient’s status during care with reports to primary physician and case manager of patients
in my care.
OSWEGO HOSPITAL, Oswego, NY
164 Bed Acute care Hospital
Charge Nurse Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit. 54 Bed Unit
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1997 – 2002
Triage, antepartum, intra-partum and postpartum patients using AWHONN standards.
Implementing patient care and discharge care of obstetrical and gynecological patients
Charge Nurse prior to Obstetrical Unit on Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit
Performing land and air transport of adult and pediatric patients as needed
NMC HOMECARE, Ogdensburg, NY
Home IV Therapy Company
Nurse Clinician
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2001 – 2002
Triage and monitoring of antepartum, intra-partum patients. Circulate for C-sections
Maintain AWHONN standards in care of the obstetrical patients
Worked under the supervision of OB physicians and Midwives
Proud to provide care to Military families at facility
MASSENA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Massena, NY
50 Bed Acute Care Hospital
Charge Nurse on Obstetrical Unit Level 1 Nursery
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2002 – 2007
Supervision of LPN’s, CNA’s, Unit secretaries, FTE-8-10
Oversaw and directed all patient care
1995 – 1996
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Assumed the leadership role on the provision of quality nursing care for the patient and demonstrated
continued competence in assessing and treating for individuals based upon age-specific needs.
Responsible for making sure patient care is provided according to nursing standards of care
TRAVEL NURSING EXPERIENCE
Southeastern Medical Center, Lumberton, NC
Level II 8 Bed Unit, Magnet Status Teaching Facility
09/2012-01/2013
Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam, NY
Level 1 LDRP Unit-Charge Nurse
06/2012-09/2012
Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam, NY
Level 1 LDRP Unit- Charge Nurse
09/ 2010-12/2010
Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Level III 12 Bed Unit, teaching Facility
07/ 2009-10/2009
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Longview, TX
Level III 15 Bed Unit, Level II Trauma Center
03/ 2009-07/2009
Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern, NC
Level II Labor and Delivery 6 Bed Unit
01/ 2009-03/2009
Massena Memorial Hospital, Massena, NY
Level I Obstetrical Unit-Charge Nurse Nights
09/ 2008-12/2008
Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern, NC
Level II Labor and Delivery Unit
01/ 2008-09/2008
United States Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, NC
Level II 10 Bed Labor and Delivery Unit, teaching hospital
05/ 2007-09/2007
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville, Charlotte, NC
LDRP Unit Level III NICU
08/ 2007-11/2007
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, NC
Level IV 15 Bed Labor and Delivery Unit
05/ 2007-08/2007
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
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State University of New York at Canton-A.A.S Nursing
Attending American Sentinel University-BSN-CCNE accredited with completion 07 /2013 then applying
to Master’s in Nursing program to start 8/19/2013
ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, ENPC, S.T.A.B.L.E
NCC Certification in Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing