Angela Wiggins
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with strong skills in leading teams and delivering high-quality patient care. Proven ability to manage challenging situations with effective crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Seeking to leverage expertise in patient-centered care to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
Prescott, AZ
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient's status ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yavapai College