Allison Collins
Philipsburg
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional dedicated to providing patient-centered care. Self-motivated and dependable with team-oriented mentality. Well-rounded with diverse experience in healthcare and helping professions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Ketamine Infusion Nurse
Montana Psychiatry & Brain Health
Bozeman
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Educated patients on infusion procedures and potential side effects.
- Administered intravenous ketamine to patients in a safe and effective manner.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support to patients during infusion treatments and procedures.
- Ensured proper cleaning and sterilization of infusion equipment and supplies.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on infusion protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered and reported any changes in a patient's condition to physicians.
Registered Nurse
Shodair Children's Hospital
Helena
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide for patient safety through strict observation procedures, ongoing assessment of suicidal/homicidal ideation, milieu management, and crisis intervention.
- Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through team approach.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collect lab specimens.
- Counsel patients, providing emotional and psychological support as patients work toward treatment goals.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Behavioral Health Care Coordinator, RN
Livingston Healthcare
Livingston
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Assessed new patients referred by primary care providers, offered hospital and community resources, provided education and support to patients and families, and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to coordinate delivery of overall patient care.
- Facilitated bi-weekly meetings with IBH team to discuss treatment plans, high-risk patients, and program development.
- Provided regular follow-up with high-risk patients including risk assessment and medication management
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in daily flow of IBH program when needed including checking patients in, scheduling, and problem solving.
RN, Behavioral Health
St. Peter's Health
Helena
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine and provide best possible care for patients.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from healthcare providers.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to respect privacy and comply with HIPAA.
- Promoted self-efficacy and self-management plans to stabilize behaviors.
- Discussed non-medical techniques to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Conducted intake assessments and supported patients with their integration into the unit.
- Implemented behavioral management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.
Nursing School Clinical Rotations
Helena College
Helena
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Medical Surgical Nursing - 180 hours
- Mental Health Nursing - 45 hours
- Pediatric Nursing - 45 hours
- Gerontology - 90 hours
- Maternal/Newborn Nursing - 45 hours
- Mental Health Leadership - 78 hours
- Mentorship - 12 hours
Paraprofessional
Bozeman School District
Bozeman
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Worked in school and public settings with a variety of students with special needs and behavioral/mental health issues.
- Planned and led individual and group activities to encourage students' physical, emotional, academic, and social growth.
- Provided feedback to teachers to aid in goal setting and curriculum planning for individual students.
- Successfully utilized behavior management techniques and crisis intervention strategies to maintain a therapeutic and productive environment.
- Communicated effectively with team members and completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions, and progress.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elsie's Assisted Living
Belgrade
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Safely administered medications and appropriately documented all medications given.
- Responded to patient alarms to identify appropriate course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with residents to provide a trusting and caring environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Dental Assistant
Hays Dental Group
Bozeman
05.2003 - 07.2005
- Gathered and reviewed patient records and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Assisted dentists in restorative procedures including dental fillings, crown preps and seating, root canals, bone grafts, implants, denture work, and extractions.
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, completing thorough patient education, presenting treatment plans, and doing patient follow-up.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, restocked supplies, and selected appropriate instruments for each appointment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Residential Counselor
Ruth Dykeman Children's Center
Burien
07.1997 - 03.2003
- Worked closely with fellow counselors, social workers, and program manager in all aspects of the program.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions.
- Conducted mediations between residents.
- Utilized crisis intervention skills to maintain a calm, safe, and therapeutic environment.
- Administered medications.
- Took residents on recreational outings.
- Acted as a role model and assisted residents with daily living skills and responsibilities.
- Promoted the psychosocial development of our residents.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT05.2020
CNA Certificate -
CNA Etc. of Montana
Bozeman, MT06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT05.1997
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID05.1995
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Behavior management and crisis intervention
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strong work ethic
- Calm demeanor in stressful situations
- Interpersonal communication
Certifications and Accomplishments
- BLS certified
- Current Montana RN license
- Graduated with honors from Helena College Nursing Program - Magna Cum Laude
- Female Athlete of the Year, Rocky Mountain College, 1995-96, 1996-97
Timeline
Ketamine Infusion Nurse
Montana Psychiatry & Brain Health
11.2023 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Shodair Children's Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2024
Behavioral Health Care Coordinator, RN
Livingston Healthcare
11.2020 - 03.2022
RN, Behavioral Health
St. Peter's Health
09.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing School Clinical Rotations
Helena College
02.2019 - 04.2020
Paraprofessional
Bozeman School District
09.2013 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elsie's Assisted Living
04.2012 - 09.2013
Dental Assistant
Hays Dental Group
05.2003 - 07.2005
Residential Counselor
Ruth Dykeman Children's Center
07.1997 - 03.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helena College University of Montana
CNA Certificate -
CNA Etc. of Montana
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rocky Mountain College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Idaho College