Lauren Wiggins
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse seeking role as a STAT nurse with over 11 years of experience in high-pressure healthcare environments, including 5 years as an Emergency Department nurse, 1.5 years in Cardiac Cath Lab, along with 11 years in Emergency Medical Services. Proven ability to assess, plan, direct, and execute patient care with exceptional clinical judgment and a strong commitment to teamwork. Recognized for a self-driven approach and high personal accountability, consistently striving to enhance patient outcomes while thriving in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Eager to contribute expertise and passion for critical care nursing as a valuable team member
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
03.2024 - Current
- Provided assessment, monitoring and intervention for cardiac procedures, such as coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, angioplasty and pericardiocentesis. Management of critical patients with Impella and IABP assistive devices.
- Proficient in peripheral and endovascular interventions and patient monitoring during high risk procedures.
- Lead RN on call back team that coordinated communication between Cardiologist, ER Physician, and call back team to ensure excellent and appropriate care for emergency patients.
- Collaborated with leadership for inventory management.
Emergency Department RN
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed acutely critically ill and injured patients’ care to include invasive monitoring, vasoactive/sedation drug administration and active titration, thrombolytic therapy and post-thrombectomy management, chest tubes, and mechanical ventilation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Triaged patients quickly and thoroughly in a high volume 47 bed Emergency Trauma Center.
- Preceptor
- Received SAVE Award
Travel Registered Nurse
TotalMed Staffing – Baptist Medical Center South
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Completed 6 week contract
- 68 bed Level II Trauma Center
- Cerner charting
Travel Registered Nurse
TotalMed Staffing – Wellstar Douglas Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed 13 week contract with several 13 week extensions
- Was offered full time employment
- 30 bed ER, EPIC charting
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed acutely critically ill and injured patients’ care to include invasive monitoring, vasoactive/sedation drug administration and active titration, thrombolytic therapy and post-thrombectomy management, chest tubes, and mechanical ventilation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Triaged patients quickly and thoroughly in a high volume 47 bed Emergency Trauma Center.
- Preceptor
- Received SAVE Award
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Community Ambulance
01.2014 - 03.2025
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical and verbal examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Average 17 911 calls per 24 hour shift
- Administered emergency medications and airway management.
- FTO and preceptor.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Care
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Safely transported patients to and from dialysis and doctor appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL12.2018
Skills
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIH
- Cath Lab Emergency Call back team Lead RN
- 11 years of pre-hospital 911 EMS experience
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
04.2022 - 03.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
TotalMed Staffing – Baptist Medical Center South
01.2022 - 02.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
TotalMed Staffing – Wellstar Douglas Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
02.2019 - 02.2021
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Community Ambulance
01.2014 - 03.2025
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Care
10.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College