Jennifer Rigdon
Starkville,MS
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. I am devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner-Aesthetics
State Aesthetics
Starkville, MS
10.2022 - Current
- Provide a variety of filler and toxin to clients
- Counsel clients on a variety of procedures, perform these procedures, and care for them as they recover
- Provide direct patient care while exercising creativity and giving advice on best procedures for client
- Promoting quality skin care
Family Nurse Practitioner
Children's Clinic West Point
West Point , MS
05.2015 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system according to established standards.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Provided support to family members by offering guidance in understanding treatment options available for their loved ones.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Provided direct supervision to nurse practitioners-in-training during clinical rotations.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Served as a mentor for new graduate nurses entering into Family Nurse Practitioner roles.
- Participated in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams in order to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
Family Nurse Practitioner- ER and Hospitalist
North Mississippi Medical Center
West Point
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Dual role: Emergency Room and Hospitalist Family Nurse Practitioner
- Educated patients about their condition, treatments available, expected outcomes.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding coverage eligibility and reimbursement issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
RN, BSN- Women's Health Nurse and Well-Baby Nursery
North Mississippi Medical Center
West Point
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Provide comprehensive assessment, intervention, education, and evaluation of patients in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Well-Baby Nursery
RN
Children's Clinic of Oxford
Oxford
01.2008 - 09.2012
- Provided comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for pediatric patients
Supervisor
Mississippi Veteran's Home
Oxford
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Nursing supervisor for 3-wing skilled nursing facility
LPN- FLOAT POOL NURSE
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Provided comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for patients in stroke/cardiac rehab, urology, cardiology, intensive care stepdown, medical-surgical, women's health, and oncology units
Education
MSN - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2011
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS01.2006
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS01.2002
Skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Building rapport with patients and families
- Evidence-based guidelines
- Clinical experience
- Lab result evaluation
- Preventative care specialist
- Acute Care
- Primary Care
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Health
- Computer skills
- Telephone triage
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient referral
- Documentation
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient-centered care
- Healthcare management
- Treatment Planning
- Sound Judgment
- Records Review
- Diagnostic Testing
- Health and wellness expert
- Dermatology
- Preventive Care
Certification
- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training: Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Training, September 2022
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 2014, Mississippi
- Register Nurse, 2009, Mississippi
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 2006, Mississippi
- ACLS/BCLS, Current
Professional
Mississippi Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau, United Way, Established and Promoted Back to School Health Fair (Oxford, MS 2007-2012), Maternity Fair (Oxford, MS 2007-2012), Reach Out and Read Coordinator (Oxford, MS 2007-2012), Grant Writer for Target Stores Book Program for Community (Oxford, MS 2007-2009), Lactation Consultant, Published: Are Registered nurses Using Evidence-Based Practice Standards to Reduce Medication Errors with Reference to Older Adults? (2009), Research Study: Assessment and Documentation of Advanced Directives in Primary Care (2014)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner-Aesthetics
State Aesthetics
10.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Children's Clinic West Point
05.2015 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner- ER and Hospitalist
North Mississippi Medical Center
09.2014 - 05.2015
RN, BSN- Women's Health Nurse and Well-Baby Nursery
North Mississippi Medical Center
09.2012 - 09.2014
RN
Children's Clinic of Oxford
01.2008 - 09.2012
Supervisor
Mississippi Veteran's Home
09.2007 - 08.2011
LPN- FLOAT POOL NURSE
North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2006 - 09.2007
MSN - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
East Mississippi Community College
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Holmes Community College
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