Molly Riggs
OAKWOOD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with expertise in chronic disease management and patient education at Miami Valley Hospital. Demonstrated excellence in wound care and critical care, fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and complex problem-solving, ensuring optimal treatment and recovery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitate treatment for patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, COVID, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, alcohol/drug withdrawal, and congestive heart failure
- Aid physicians with thoracentesis execution and supervise care of PleurX catheters
- Instruct and educate patients and families on proper discharge care
- Conduct walking O2 evaluations to ascertain precise oxygen requirements at discharge
- Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle strategies.
- Administer direct patient care, ensure patient stabilization, and evaluate next steps in treatment protocol.
- Manage care from admission to discharge.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, laboratory personnel, social workers, case managers, and other professionals to ensure optimal patient care
- Conduct comprehensive skin assessments and document wounds as part of hospital SWAT team
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes and observe patient reactions
- Deliver medication and IV administration, execute catheter insertion, and oversee airway management.
- Promote patient advocacy by articulating care preferences to practitioners and confirming interventions align with treatment goals.
- Assess patient condition by analyzing and monitoring EKG readings, detecting abnormal telemetry signals, and informing team members regarding variations in stability or acuity.
- Deliver exceptional care to high-acuity patients requiring complex interventions including ventilator management, comprehensive wound care, and rehabilitation
Medical Records Clerk
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF GREATER DAYTON
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Secured patient medical records for physicians, technicians, and other medical personnel.
- Digitized medical records for enhanced retrieval and accessibility.
- Facilitated medical staff by delivering organized and precise medical records.
- Trained medical records staff.
- Assessed records for thoroughness, precision, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Safeguarded confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Medical Receptionist
DIXIE CHIROPRACTIC
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Handled telephone inquiries, directing them to proper personnel.
- Welcomed visitors, identified purpose of visit, and assigned to appropriate staff.
- Managed office equipment including voice mail messaging systems, utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.
- Coordinated communication of correspondence and medical records utilizing mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Managed a range of clerical and administrative functions, such as sourcing and tracking inventory of supplies.
- Processed payments and documented receipts for services.
- Coordinated appointments and ensured timely updates to appointment calendars.
- Verified patient insurance, demographics, and health history to ensure accuracy of information
Victim Advocate
FAIRBORN VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
08.2004 - 01.2011
- Guided individuals to appropriate community services and resources for support
- Served as client advocate to facilitate necessary services or resolve urgent issues in crisis situations.
- Delivered support services to victims and witnesses of violent misdemeanor crimes.
- Maintained client/case contacts and records on all cases assigned.
- Partnered with law enforcement to uphold victim safety and maintain accurate reporting information.
Community Support Specialist
SOUTH COMMUNITY
12.2002 - 08.2004
- Assessed, tracked, and documented client progress toward treatment goals.
- Facilitated client adherence to treatment plans by scheduling appointments, coordinating transportation services, and offering support
- Adjusted treatment plans based on shifts in client status.
- Guided family members to enhance understanding, management, and support for client needs.
- Executed programs targeting substance abuse prevention, addressing social issues, and enhancing community health or counseling services.
Counselor Tech
SOJOURNER RECOVERY SERVICES
04.2002 - 12.2002
- Managed and ensured accuracy of reports concerning patient histories, progress, and services provided.
- Guided clients or patients through individual or group sessions to overcome dependencies, adapt to life changes, or facilitate personal transformations.
- Collaborated in case conferences or staff meetings
- Facilitated counseling collaboration with mental health professionals and other healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and social workers.
- Served as intermediary between clients and medical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University
Cincinnati12.2021
Medical Coding Specialist -
Fortis College - Centerville
Dayton, OH04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Chapel Hill, NC05.2000
Skills
- Wound Care
- Precepting
- Patient education
- Clinical collaboration
- Infection control
- Direct patient care
- Epic use
- Vaccine administration
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Diabetes Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Complex Problem-Solving
References
References available upon request
Certification
BLS, RQI, Issued 9/16/25, Expires 12/31/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
Medical Records Clerk
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF GREATER DAYTON
04.2014 - 01.2020
Medical Receptionist
DIXIE CHIROPRACTIC
11.2013 - 04.2014
Victim Advocate
FAIRBORN VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
08.2004 - 01.2011
Community Support Specialist
SOUTH COMMUNITY
12.2002 - 08.2004
Counselor Tech
SOJOURNER RECOVERY SERVICES
04.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University
Medical Coding Specialist -
Fortis College - Centerville
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL