Guinevere Wiggs
Radford,VA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Blue Ridge Cancer Care, specializing in chemotherapy management and patient education. Proven ability to deliver high-quality care, effectively manage time, and provide emotional support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in challenging environments. Committed to excellence in direct patient care and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
Blacksburg, VA
11.2018 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, including assessments, treatments, medications administered, progress notes, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments with physicians or other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions during chemotherapy administration.
- Assessed patients prior to chemotherapy treatment and monitored vital signs throughout the process.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding chemotherapy side effects, treatments, and medications.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Licensed Practical Nurse Infusion
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
Blacksburg , VA
11.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician's orders.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Administered non- Chemo infusion therapies, such as Iron, Remicade and Entyvio
- Performed Therapeutic Phlebotomies
- Assisted with phone triage
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2023
LPN - Vocational-Technical Education
Radford City School of Practical Nursing
Radford, Va04-1991
Skills
- Chemotherapy management
- Time management
- Emotional support
- IV management
- Effective communication
- Direct patient care
- Allergic reaction management
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Emergency response
Certification
- Registered Nurse 0001322472 07/24/23-08/31/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
11.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Infusion
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
11.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Wytheville Community College
LPN - Vocational-Technical Education
Radford City School of Practical Nursing