Anna Liggins
Pearland,TX
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 15 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 10 years of industry experience. Trained in Stroke /Correctional treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of Correctional Health and Mental Health.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nursing Supervisor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
The Woman's Health Solutions. Dr. Higginbotham
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care to diverse populations.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Her Down There, Letrice Mason FNP-C
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care to diverse populations.
Charge Nurse
Harris County Juvenile Department
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Medical Associates Of Katy, Brittanie Bell FNP-C
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care to diverse populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring timely interventions and treatment plans.
- Streamlined clinical processes, resulting in more efficient patient flow and reduced wait times.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
League City Pediatrics, Dr. Rami Sunallah
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care to diverse populations.
- Implemented preventive care strategies through routine screenings and vaccinations, reducing the incidence of chronic illnesses among patients served.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Fuqua Maedical Center, Dr. Zeba Barlas
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care to diverse populations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Head Nurse
Harris County Sheriff Office
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Worked at leas 40 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Next Level Urgent Care
Houston , TX
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
The Concierge Nursing Center
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 120-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 20 employees across more than 1 departments.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Nursing Supervisor
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Supervised staff of 5 registered nurses, 15 licensed practical nurses and 20 certified nursing assistants.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 5 nurses and support personnel.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
- Supported patient needs by researching and recommending various types of individualized care plans.
Nursing Supervisor
Vosswood Nursing Center
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised staff of 8 registered nurses, 8 licensed practical nurses and 12 certified nursing assistants.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 16 nurses and support personnel.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Harris County Sheriff Office
07.2009 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ultra Staff
04.2005 - 11.2008
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Medication Aide , CNA, LVN
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
11.1998 - 04.2005
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX12.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Training
- Duty Delegation
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Management
- Resource Assignment
- Medical Records Management
- Personal Integrity
- Performance Management
- Care Continuum Coordination
- Clinical Instruction
- Medication Administration
- Calm and Composed
- Team Development and Management
- Charting and Documenting
- Microsoft Office
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Certification
- Certified Correctional Health Professional , National Commission on Correctional Health Care - 2023
- CPR Training - 2023
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Medical Associates Of Katy, Brittanie Bell FNP-C
02.2023 - 03.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
The Woman's Health Solutions. Dr. Higginbotham
07.2022 - 08.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Her Down There, Letrice Mason FNP-C
07.2022 - 08.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
League City Pediatrics, Dr. Rami Sunallah
05.2022 - 06.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Fuqua Maedical Center, Dr. Zeba Barlas
03.2022 - 04.2022
Charge Nurse
Harris County Juvenile Department
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Next Level Urgent Care
11.2020 - 01.2022
Head Nurse
Harris County Sheriff Office
06.2017 - 02.2022
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
The Concierge Nursing Center
03.2017 - 05.2018
Nursing Supervisor
Vosswood Nursing Center
04.2016 - 03.2017
Nursing Supervisor
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
02.2013 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Harris County Sheriff Office
07.2009 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ultra Staff
04.2005 - 11.2008
Medication Aide , CNA, LVN
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
11.1998 - 04.2005
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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