Joan Riggs
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Experienced Senior Nurse Manager recognized for driving quality improvement and staff development. Strong focus on enhancing daily operations and fostering a collaborative work environment, committed to achieving the highest standards of patient care. Dynamic Senior Nurse Manager with proven expertise in staff supervision, effective communication, and quality improvement. Committed to enhancing patient care and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nurse Manager
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Oceanside , NY
04.2010 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold high-quality patient care standards and enhance team accountability.
- Coordinated patient schedules and managed daily nursing operations efficiently.
- Facilitated staff meetings to collaboratively address challenges and implement best practices.
- Promoted positive work environment through open communication, fostering staff engagement and morale.
RN, PACU
St Vincent's Hospital
New York, New York
04.2007 - 04.2010
- Monitored patients' vital signs in the post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the anesthesiologist and physician.
- Assessed patients' recovery progress following anesthesia procedures.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions.
Assistant Nurse Manager SICU
Saint Vincent's Hospital
New York, New York
01.1995 - 04.2007
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs effectively.
RN/Nurse Preceptor
St Vincent's Hospital
New York, New York
09.1986 - 01.1995
- Evaluated patient conditions and reported critical changes to medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and documented observations for accurate patient records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses on critical care procedures and best practices.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring rapid response to patient needs.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale, New York05-1991
Diploma - Nursing
Saint Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing
New YorkSkills
- Staff supervision
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Patient care management
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
Certification
- CCRN since 1993
- RN-BC Gerontology since 2004
- ACLS current
- BLS current
- RN license 396031
Accomplishments
- Nurses of Note Award 2023
- MSSN Daisy Leader Award 2021
- MSSN Leadership Award 2021
- MSSN Daisy Team Award 2019
- Achievements in Healthcare Leadership Award: Long Island Business News
Timeline
Senior Nurse Manager
Mount Sinai South Nassau
04.2010 - Current
RN, PACU
St Vincent's Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2010
Assistant Nurse Manager SICU
Saint Vincent's Hospital
01.1995 - 04.2007
RN/Nurse Preceptor
St Vincent's Hospital
09.1986 - 01.1995
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Diploma - Nursing
Saint Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing