Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Flutist
Timeline
Volunteer

Laura Riggs

RN
Auburn,NY

Summary

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking [ RN ] well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment. Dedicated RN with more than 41 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards. Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Buffalo, NY
01.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.

Registered Nurse

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Maitland, FL
12.2008 - 11.2021
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
  • Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
  • Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
  • Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
  • Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

Education

Completed 768 Hours 0f Massage - Massage Therapy

Florida College of Natural Health
Maitland, FL
11.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cayuga Community College
06.1989

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership and Supervision
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Patient Examination
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Care Coordination
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Case management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Family Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Newborn care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Administering immunizations
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • Theraputic massage Training - 2012 - 2013
  • Basic Life Support

Flutist

I have had the same flute since I was 9 years old. i play mostly by ear. Jethro Tull is my favorite Artist, and Marshall Tucker is my favorite band. I also am an avid swimmer. I am a believer, and respect others rights to choose what works for them.

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
12.2008 - 11.2021

Completed 768 Hours 0f Massage - Massage Therapy

Florida College of Natural Health

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cayuga Community College
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