Misty Higginson
Glendive,MT
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in acute care, chronic disease management, care coordination, telephone triage, patient and family education and Home Health and Hospice care. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Home Health & Hospice
Pocatello, ID
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Experience with various medical conditions including CHF, COPD, Diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, Cancer, Parkinson's and orthopedic care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- On call duties to include telephone triage for patients in need after hours.
- Cared for over 12+ Home Health patients each day with quality-driven support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Home Health & Hospice
Pocatello, ID
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for over 10 Home Health and 5 Hospice patients each day with quality-driven support.
Certified Nursing Aide
Solace Hospice
Rigby, ID
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Provided palliative care to Hospice patients in homes and assisted living facilities, treating symptoms and managing pain.
- Employed mobility devices and DME equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments in Assisted Living Centers and in-home care with over 10 patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDAssociate of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID08.2016
Certified Nursing Aide -
Eastern Idaho Technical College
Idaho Falls, ID12.2011
Skills
- Conducted treatment and dressing changes to include but not limited to wound vacs and compression dressings, ostomies
- Initiated wound treatments for pressure ulcers, surgical sites and vascular ulcers
- Traveled to Long Term Care Facilities/Memory Care Units/Assisted Living Centers/Homes to perform treatments for Home Health and Hospice treatments
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs to accelerate recovery
- Axxess/Point Click Care proficient
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Home Health & Hospice
12.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Home Health & Hospice
10.2015 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Aide
Solace Hospice
01.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Certified Nursing Aide -
Eastern Idaho Technical College