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Leigh Higgins

Savannah,TN

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse, experienced in direct patient care, with a growing focus on leadership and team development. Seeking a nurse management role to enhance staff performance and patient outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lifespan Health
Savannah, TN
12.2007 - Current
  • Responsible for leading the care team of OB/GYN patients
  • Assess patients needs for the appointment
  • Provide treatments ordered by the MD while patients are in our care
  • Refer patients to speciality clinics
  • Communicate with Labor and Delivery staff to coordinate care for patients
  • Obtain prior authorizations needed to meet patients healthcare needs
  • Collect lab specimens, order and interprete diagnostic tests and lab results
  • Record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Administer medications, track dosages and document patient conditions.
  • Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Conduct intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Hardin Medical Center
Savannah, TN
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Assessed patient conditions and provided immediate care during labor and delivery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout childbirth process.
  • Educated expectant mothers on labor progression, pain management, and postpartum care procedures.
  • Supervised nursing staff in the delivery unit to enhance workflow efficiency and patient safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12-2005

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Certification

  • Multi-State Board of Nursing License
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lifespan Health
12.2007 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Hardin Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Alabama