Jeffrey Higgins
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 20 years of experience with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Geisinger Bloomsburg
09.2005 - Current
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims, cardiac patients and psychiatric patients admitted on voluntary 201 or involuntary 302 commitments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Clinic Nurse
Lehigh Valley Physicians Group
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with specialty physicians in cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, orthopedics, pain management, rheumatology, and physiatry directly caring for patients in clinical setting.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Supporting physicians in delivering outstanding treatment to patients in clinical setting.
Registered Nurse
Hershey Medical Center
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Cared for as many as 5 patients at a time and administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2003
Minor in Psychology - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2003
Skills
- Emergency Care of patients
- Venous Access
- Mental health nursing in Emergency Department
- Emotional awareness
- Patient counseling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration through Intravenous methods
- Acute Care Expertise
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2024-2026
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2024-2026
- BLS - Basic Life support, 2024-2026
License Information
Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania
License Number: RN552518
Timeline
Clinic Nurse
Lehigh Valley Physicians Group
10.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Hershey Medical Center
10.2006 - 09.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Geisinger Bloomsburg
09.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Minor in Psychology - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
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