Nickie Higginbotham
Stringer,MS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Procare Home Health
02.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jasper General Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Pipeline Helper
Sunland Field Services
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices and improve job performance.
- Achieved timely project completion through efficient coordination with team members and supervisors.
- Contributed to the overall success of pipeline projects by maintaining a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to teamwork.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jasper General Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Health Clinic
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jasper General Hospital
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Lpn
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.2009
High School Diploma -
Raleigh High School
Raleigh, MS05.2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Family Communication
- Health Education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Care Planning
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Procare Home Health
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jasper General Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2020
Pipeline Helper
Sunland Field Services
05.2019 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jasper General Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Health Clinic
04.2012 - 04.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jasper General Hospital
02.2010 - 04.2012
Lpn
Jones County Junior College
High School Diploma -
Raleigh High School
Similar Profiles
Erica CoviniErica Covini
Associate Medical Director at Procare Health SrlAssociate Medical Director at Procare Health Srl
Ngozi AibangbeeNgozi Aibangbee
Certified Pharmacy Technician at Clarest Health (Procare Pharmacy)Certified Pharmacy Technician at Clarest Health (Procare Pharmacy)
Alamani MataupuAlamani Mataupu
Ara Hauora Registered Nurse at ProCare Health LtdAra Hauora Registered Nurse at ProCare Health Ltd