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Nakeyia Riggs

Registered Nurse
Natchez,MS

Summary

Dedicated, ambitious and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Specialized experience in Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Pediatric Intensive Care that involves the use of practicing, acquiring, and improving skills to promote health across the nursing care continuum. Strong desire to improve the health and well being of the community using a collaborative approach for quality care. Honest and ethical with the ability to prioritize effectively and follow through on commitments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
15
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
Santa Clara

Travel PICU RN
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Level II Trauma Hospital 8 Bed Unit 1:2 Nurse Patient Ratio
  • Daisy Portier, Supervisor, Daisy.portier@kp.org 700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051
  • Floated: NICU 1:2-3, Peds1:3-4 3x weekly
  • System: Epic

Healthcare for Kids, PDHC
Baton Rouge

PRN Pediatric RN
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 1:6 Nurse Patient Ratio
  • Kati Dooley, DON
  • (225) 372-4030
  • Caring for medically fragile children with trachs, nuerologic deficits, feeding disorders requiring artificial nutrition

North Oaks Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare(Travel Agency)
Hammond

Travel MedSurg RN
09.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Level II Trauma Center 32 Bed Unit, 1:6 Nurse Patient Ratio
  • Kaitlin Latino, Supervisor, (985) 230-1812

Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
Baton Rouge

PRN Staff PICU RN
01.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Level I Trauma Hospital40 Bed Unit 1:2 Nurse Patient Ratio
  • Julie Puyau, Supervisor, (225) 773-3436 8300 Constantin Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Floated: NICU, HemOnc
  • System: Epic 2 shifts Q6 weeks
  • Assess children and adolescents, adjust ventilators, titrate sedations and cardiac meds, administer antibiotics, follow oxygen levels, insert IVs, measure blood pressure, monitor lab results, hourly intake and output, hourly to Q4H Nuero checks, Redress Arterial and PICC lines, set up ICP drainage and monitor, and suction nasally and orally

Children's Minnesota, SojouRN(Travel Agency)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Travel PICU RN
03.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Amanda Melin, Supervisor, (507) 271-0063 2525 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 345 Smith Ave N, St Paul, MN 55102
  • Trauma 1 Facility, Minneapolis PICU 30 Bed 1:2
  • St
  • Paul PICU 12 Bed 1:2,CVICU 34 Bed 1:1,2,3 Depending on acuity
  • Floated: CVICU, PEDS, ER
  • System: Cerner 4x12 shifts
  • Assess children and adolescents, adjust ventilators, administer antibiotics, follow oxygen levels, titrate sedations and cardiac meds, insert IVs peripherally and US Peripheral IV certified, measure blood pressure, monitor lab results, hourly intake and output, hourly to Q4H Nuero, ICP, and I/O checks, Redress
  • Arterial and PICC lines, set up PCA pump, ICP drainage sterile bag change and adjust monitor height level, and suction nasally and orally,Watch closely for seizure activity,care for patients with heart procedures post op x4 or when stabilized, closely monitor heart rhythms, admin PRN cardiac and seizure meds to stabilize pts

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Fastaff(Travel Agency)
Sacramento

Travel PICU RN
01.2023 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Patti Taylor, Supervisor, 916-887-0502 2825 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816 United States
  • Floated: CVICU, PEDS
  • System: Epic 4x12 shifts
  • Assess children and adolescents, adjust ventilators, administer antibiotics, titrate sedations and cardiac meds, monitor renal transplant therapy, follow oxygen levels, insert IVs, measure blood pressure, monitor lab results, hourly intake and output, hourly to Q4H Nuero checks, Redress Arterial and PICC lines, set up ICP drainage and monitor, and suction nasally and orally

Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
Baton Rouge

FT Staff PICU RN
07.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Level I Trauma Hospital 40Bed Unit 1:2 Nurse Patient RatioJulie Puyau, Supervisor, (225) 773-3436 8300 Constantin Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Floated: HemOnc, NICU, Peds
  • System: Epic 3x12 Shifts plus OT
  • Assess children and adolescents, adjust ventilators, titrate sedations and cardiac meds, administer antibiotics, follow oxygen levels, insert IVs, measure blood pressure, monitor lab results, hourly intake and output, hourly to Q4H Nuero checks, Redress Arterial and PICC lines, set up ICP drainage and monitor, and suction nasally and orally

Willis Knighton Bossier, SnapNurse(Travel Agency)
Bossier City

Travel MedSurg/Tele COVID RN
04.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Debbie Funderburk, Supervisor, (318) 588-0206 2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111 United States
  • Floated: Telemetry
  • System: Meditech 5x12 shifts
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients and coordinate with team members to facilitate quality care
  • Continual assessment, planning, and intervention for all client care during shift
  • Obtained experience in multiple interventions including assessment, medication administration, and insertion of peripheral IV as it relates to client care.

Iberia Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare (Travel Agency)
New Iberia

Travel MedSurg/Tele COVID RN
12.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Kerrill James, Supervisor, (337) 577-4393 2315 E Main St New Iberia, LA 70560
  • United States
  • Floated: Telemetry
  • System: CPSI 4x12 Shifts
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients and coordinate with team members to facilitate quality care
  • Continual assessment, planning, and intervention for all client care during shift
  • Obtained experience in multiple interventions including assessment, medication administration, and insertion of peripheral IV as it relates to client care

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge

PRN Staff MedSurg/Tele RN
12.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • 2x12 Shifts Q6 Weeks

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge

FT Registered Nurse MedSurg/Telemetry Staff Nurse
08.2020 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Level I Trauma Hospital 36 Bed Unit 1:6 Nurse Patient Ratio
  • Rosa Franklin, Supervisor, (225) 765-88815000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 United States
  • Floated: Surgical Trauma Unit, Nuero
  • System: Epic 3x12 Shifts plus OT
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients and coordinate with team members to facilitate quality care
  • Continual assessment, planning, and intervention for all client care during shift
  • Obtained experience in multiple interventions including assessment, medication administration, and insertion of peripheral IV as it relates to client care.

Education

Alcorn State University

Associate of Science in Nursing
01.2018 - 1 2020

University Overview

Kaho Healthcare and Learning Center

Certified Nursing Assistant
09.2017 - 10 2017

University Overview

Copiah Lincoln Community College

Associate of Science (AS) in Pre-Nursing
01.2015 - 1 2017

University Overview

Natchez Early College Academy

Diploma
01.2013 - 1 2017

University Overview

Skills

Medical Surgery/Telemetry Care

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Certification

CNA, 10/01/17 - 05/01/20

Additional Information

Additional Information
References provided upon request

Personal Information

Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Travel PICU RN
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
12.2023 - Current
PRN Pediatric RN
Healthcare for Kids, PDHC
09.2023 - Current
Travel MedSurg RN
North Oaks Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare(Travel Agency)
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel PICU RN
Children's Minnesota, SojouRN(Travel Agency)
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(Travel Agency)
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(Travel Agency)
04.2022 - 06.2022
Travel MedSurg/Tele COVID RN
Iberia Medical Center, Gifted Healthcare (Travel Agency)
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
Alcorn State University
Associate of Science in Nursing
01.2018 - 1 2020
Kaho Healthcare and Learning Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
09.2017 - 10 2017
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Associate of Science (AS) in Pre-Nursing
01.2015 - 1 2017
Natchez Early College Academy
Diploma
01.2013 - 1 2017
Nakeyia RiggsRegistered Nurse