Hi, I’m
Nakeyia Riggs
San Jose,United States
Summary
Ambitious and compassionate MedSurgical, Telemetry, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse aspiring to practice, acquire, and improve skills to promote health across the nursing care continuum. Desire to improve the health and well being of the community using a collaborative approach for quality care. Striving to be an honest and ethical nurse who will prioritize effectively and follow through on commitments.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
Kaiser Permanente
FT PICU RN
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Gained experience by flexible assignment rotations in NICU and Pediatrics.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
HS Solutions, LLC
Strike PICU RN
09.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
Travel PICU RN
12.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Ensured optimal care in an 8-bed setting by sustaining a balanced nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.
- Delivered specialized medical attention to neonatal and pediatric units.
- System: Epic
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Healthcare for Kids, PDHC
PRN Pediatric RN
09.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Effectively maintained a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Caring for medically fragile children with trachs and mechanical ventilation, nuerologic deficits, feeding disorders requiring artificial nutrition, and medication administered through gtube
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
North Oaks Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare
Travel MedSurg RN
09.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Operated in Level II Trauma Center providing advanced care on a 32 bed unit.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
PRN Staff PICU RN
01.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Served in a Level I Trauma Hospital specializing in advanced acute care within a 40 bed unit.
- Assisted in NICU and HemOnc departments.
- Administer cardiac medications, titrate sedations, and monitor oxygen levels.
Children's Minnesota, SojouRN
Travel PICU RN
03.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Managed critical situations with expertise at Trauma 1 center.
- Administered care in multiple PICUs and CVICU, ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
- Conduct thorough monitoring of oxygen levels, sedation titration, cardiac medication administration, peripheral IV insertion with US certification, blood pressure measurement and hourly lab result reviews.
- Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring tools such as arterial lines or Swan-Ganz catheters when caring for patients experiencing cardiovascular instability.
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Fastaff
Travel PICU RN
01.2023 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Maintained high standard of care while working in both CVICU and PEDS.
- Oversee transplant treatment and oxygen saturation while handling intravenous insertions and arterial lines maintenance.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
FT Staff PICU RN
07.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Level I trauma hospital recognized for providing comprehensive emergency and multidisciplinary care.
- Adapted skills for multifaceted roles in HemOnc, NICU, and Pediatrics.
- Redressed arterial and PICC lines, set up ICP drainage system, performed nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning with routine neuro checks.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Assisted physicians in performing invasive procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and clinical symptoms, identifying potential complications early on.
Willis Knighton Bossier, SnapNurse
Travel MedSurg/Tele COVID RN
04.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Integrated seamlessly into the Telemetry department.
- Gained expertise in various interventions such as assessments, medication administration, and peripheral IV insertions relevant to client care.
- Customized respiratory care plans to address unique needs of COVID patients, enhancing comfort and cooperation.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Iberia Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare
Travel MedSurg/Tele COVID RN
12.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Adapted seamlessly while floating to Telemetry units.
- Gained proficiency in diverse clinical interventions such as medication delivery, patient assessments, and IV placement.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
PRN Staff MedSurg/Tele RN
12.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- 2x12 Shifts Q6 Weeks
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
FT Registered Nurse MedSurg/Telemetry Staff Nurse
08.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Managed diverse patient care responsibilities at Level II trauma hospital.
- Coordinated staffing and patient care on a 36 bed unit where each nurse attended to six patients.
- Collaborated across Surgical Trauma and Neuro unit teams for comprehensive care.
- Gained proficiency in various interventions like assessments, medication administration, and peripheral IV insertions.
- Provided patient care on preop and postop med-surg floor, telemetry, accommodating patients from OR, ER, ICU with varied acuity levels.
Merit Health Natchez
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Aided in delivering clinical services at the hospital.
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs.
- Facilitate coordination with nursing staff.
Natchez Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
10.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Deliver essential healthcare services in elder care environment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Roux 61 Seafood & Grill
Server
06.2017 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Provide quality customer service, serve food, count money, calculate price totals, handle currency
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Carhop
05.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Provide quality customer service, serve food, count money, calculate price totals, handle currency
Education
Alcorn State University
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2020
Kaho Healthcare and Learning Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
10.2017
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Associate of Science (AS) from Pre-Nursing
01.2017
Natchez Early College Academy
Diploma
01.2017
Skills
- Pediatric critical & intensive care
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection / processing
- Care plans
- ICU Experience
- Hospital experience
- Venipuncture
- Epic
- Catheterization
- Pediatrics
- Data collection
- Documentation review
- Charge experience
- MedSurg/Tele Nurse
- Ultrasound Venipunture
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- CNA
- Ultrasound Venipuncture
- CA (RN), 06/01/22-02/28/26, 4717942
- MS (RN), 07/2020-Current, 916217
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Additional Information - References
References provided upon request
Timeline
FT PICU RN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2024 - Current
Strike PICU RN
HS Solutions, LLC
09.2024 - 10.2024
Travel PICU RN
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
12.2023 - 06.2024
PRN Pediatric RN
Healthcare for Kids, PDHC
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel MedSurg RN
North Oaks Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel PICU RN
Children's Minnesota, SojouRN
03.2023 - 06.2023
PRN Staff PICU RN
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
Travel PICU RN
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Fastaff
01.2023 - 02.2023
FT Staff PICU RN
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
Travel MedSurg/Tele COVID RN
Willis Knighton Bossier, SnapNurse
04.2022 - 06.2022
Travel MedSurg/Tele COVID RN
Iberia Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare
12.2021 - 03.2022
PRN Staff MedSurg/Tele RN
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
FT Registered Nurse MedSurg/Telemetry Staff Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Merit Health Natchez
01.2018 - 03.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Natchez Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
10.2017 - 01.2018
Server
Roux 61 Seafood & Grill
06.2017 - 10.2017
Sonic Carhop
Sonic Drive-In
05.2015 - 05.2017
Alcorn State University
Associate of Science from Nursing
Kaho Healthcare and Learning Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Associate of Science (AS) from Pre-Nursing
Natchez Early College Academy
Diploma
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