DENISE

WIGGINS

denisewiggins**@yahoo.

com

202-***-****

Silver Spring, MD 20902

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 15 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. MD/DC-Licensed. Hardworking and

passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Aids Healthcare Foundation - Licensed

Washington, DC • 11/2021 - Current

WORK HISTORY

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output

measurements from inpatients.

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Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

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Managed patient care through closely monitoring

respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

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Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient

information to healthcare staff to help optimize

treatment planning and care delivery.

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Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

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Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

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Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

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Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

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Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

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SKILLS

Call Answering and

Assistance

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• Equipment Assembly

• Procedure Explanation

• Recording Vital Signs

• Nursing Staff Supervision

• Epic Systems

Patient and Caregiver

Education

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• Pulse Oximetry Tracking

• Physician Support

Multi-Tasking and

Prioritization

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• Sample Collection

• Patient Flow

• Rapid Strep Testing

• Equipment Disinfection

• Catheter Monitoring

• Patient Management

• Intramuscular Injections

Sterile Procedures and

Techniques

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• Active Listening

• Administrative Support

• IV Insertion

• Critical Thinking

• Feeding Pumps

• Activity Scheduling

Dementia Knowledge and

Care

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• Assessing Residents

HIPAA and Confidentiality

Compliance

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Height and Weight

Measurement

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Medical Paperwork

Processing

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• Monitoring

• Psychiatric Evaluation

Medication Side Effect

Knowledge

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• Healthcare Platforms

• Conditions Reporting

Examination and Test

Preparation

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St. Mary's College of

Maryland

Saint Marys, MD • 06/2003

Associate of Science:

Practical Nursing

Westlake High School

Waldorf, MD • 06/2000

High School Diploma

EDUCATION

• Dean's List 2000-2003

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