Margaret Wigley
Harper Woods,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care. Proficient in Joint Commission standards and hospital procedures, emphasizing patient safety and cost efficiency. Highly organized and proactive in addressing patient needs and improving care outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse/ Contingent Nurse
HFHS/Ascension Providence Hospital
Southfield, MI
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, managing treatment from admission through discharge for diverse diagnoses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored patient responses, and collaborated with healthcare teams to tailor care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in Cerner EMR.
- Supported multiple units with a focus on Rehabilitation and Orthopedic/Med surg, enhancing patient outcomes through versatile assistance.
TRAVEL NURSE
Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, MI
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement treatment strategies, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Managed care for patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
Grosse Pointe, MI
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered quality care to patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease, monitored outcomes, and adjusted care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Executed IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management to ensure patient stability.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Nurse Assistant
Corewell Health
Grosse Pointe, MI
02.2014 - 12.2019
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, respirations, and blood sugar levels to support timely medical interventions.
- Assisted patients with routine bathing, grooming, and hygiene needs to promote comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to ensure patients met nutritional goals.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced skills through participation in employee training and relevant classes to improve patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH12-2019
Associate of Science - Science
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI05-2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care assessment
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Orthopedic nursing
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac care
- Wound care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Epic proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Preventive healthcare
- Basic life support
- Leadership capacity
Certification
• Licensed RN, 02/18/20
• BLS certification completed, 03/31/26
• BLS certification completed, 03/31/26
Timeline
Travel Nurse/ Contingent Nurse
HFHS/Ascension Providence Hospital
07.2022 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE
Sparrow Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
01.2020 - 03.2022
Nurse Assistant
Corewell Health
02.2014 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Associate of Science - Science
Wayne County Community College