Jenny M. Wiggins
Pikeville,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
School Health Nurse
Eastern North Carolina School for Deaf
2023.02 - Current
- Provide comprehensive health services to students who reside in the dorm during the weeks school is in session
- Provide case management to students with acute and chronic health care needs
- Train staff to ensure continuity of care of students
- Develop, implement, and present school health education programs
- Work closely with educators and health community partners to advocate for appropriate resources and services for students
- Communicate with student/staff/parents using American Sign Language
- Serve as campus BLS instructor.
BLS Instructor
UNC Healthcare
2018.09 - Current
Nursing Instructor/Course Coordinator
Wayne Community College
2018.09 - 2022.10
- Develop academic curricula and lecture materials for associate degree and practical nursing program
- Create various module content resources to promote student knowledge
- Administer exams to evaluate student learning
- Integral team member to ensure success of students by reviewing, assessing, and incorporating rules, policies, regulations, accreditation standards for the nursing program
- Evaluate student success and progression by collecting data and incorporate evaluation process set by the nursing program
- Formulate strategies to track student success and establish benchmark criteria to support retention
- Educate and train students in the clinical setting
- Monitor students in the clinical area to facilitate learning and correlate concepts learned in the classroom to clinical setting
- Provide direct patient care in the acute care and long-term care setting.
School Health Nurse
2017.04 - 2018.09
- Provided comprehensive health services to students; provided case management to students with acute and chronic health care needs
- Trained staff to ensure continuity of care of students
- Developed, implemented, and presented school health education programs
- Worked closely with educators and health community partners to advocate for appropriate resources and services for students.
Professional Nurse-RN/Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor
O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
2015.02 - 2017.04
- Supervised nursing staff
- Served as preceptor/mentor
- Provided direct client care, worked closely with Nurse Manager on assigned unit; reviewed and maintained client records to accurately reflect diagnosis and treatment plans
- Implemented the nursing process, provided specialized nursing and medical treatment to developmentally disabled, medically fragile residents
- Worked closely with interprofessional team to provide holistic, quality, culturally, safe client care while ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical
UNC Healthcare
2014.07 - 2015.02
- Unit Provided holistic nursing care while implementing the nursing process to various clients with various medical diagnosis and needs
- Worked as a client team member; worked closely with other inter-professional team members within the facility
- Educated nursing assistants and delegated skills within scope of practice to ensure continuity of care.
Teacher Assistant
Johnston County Schools
2007.11 - 2009.08
- Maintained the Fast Forward Computer Lab while assisting English Second Language students to meet program goals
- Assisted the Life Skills educator with implementing IEP goals for the students in special education classes.
Cafeteria Assistant
Wayne County Public Schools
2002.01 - 2004.06
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Assisted with lunch time duties, responsible for data entry to reflect correct charges to student accounts for lunch purchase.
Benefits Eligibility Caseworker
Wayne County Department Of Social Services
1991.01 - 1996.10
- Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
- Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion.
- Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
Education
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson Newman University
12.2023
Master of Science - Nursing-Nurse Educator
University of North Carolina Wilmington
2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne Community College
05.2014
Associate-General Education
Johnston Community College
05.2012
BLS instructor certification -
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Hearing Screenings
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Infectious Disease Control
Affiliations
Member, 2023
Activities: Member- WCC Limited Admissions 2023
Advisor- Practical Nursing Club 2022-2023
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards: , Wayne Memorial Foundation Scholarship; 2013, 2014 Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, 2016 Ludia Burden Memorial Recipient, 2014 Honor Society, 2016-2018
Timeline
School Health Nurse
Eastern North Carolina School for Deaf
2023.02 - Current
BLS Instructor
UNC Healthcare
2018.09 - Current
Nursing Instructor/Course Coordinator
Wayne Community College
2018.09 - 2022.10
School Health Nurse
2017.04 - 2018.09
Professional Nurse-RN/Floor Shift Nurse Supervisor
O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
2015.02 - 2017.04
Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical
UNC Healthcare
2014.07 - 2015.02
Teacher Assistant
Johnston County Schools
2007.11 - 2009.08
Cafeteria Assistant
Wayne County Public Schools
2002.01 - 2004.06
Benefits Eligibility Caseworker
Wayne County Department Of Social Services
1991.01 - 1996.10
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson Newman University
Master of Science - Nursing-Nurse Educator
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne Community College
Associate-General Education
Johnston Community College
BLS instructor certification -
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