Phillecia Riggins
Rosharon,Tx
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Desking Nurse
Kelsey Seybold Cardiology-Outpatient Clinic
03.2022 - Current
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
Multispecialty Outpatient Clinic
UT Physicians
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Established m strong relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers, promoting atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork within facility.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain professional growth and stay current with best practices in outpatient coding.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
School Nurse
Spring ISD
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Providing healthcare to students with acute and chronic conditions, perform hearing, and vision screenings, develop care plans for students with ongoing behavioral issues, consult with teachers, administrators, and other school staff for student care
- Administer medications, monitor immunization records and educate students and parents on healthcare.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for ISD projects, ensuring easy access to critical information for team members.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards while designing systems architecture plans.
Floor Nurse
Legacy Healthcare-Matagorda House LTC
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Floor nurse (weekends only), 135 bed facility, treatment nurse, medication administration, incident reports, skin assessments, wound vac, g-tube medications and site care, and colostomy care.
- (Weekends Only)
- Performed thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and support required.
- Provided expert wound care management, reducing infection rates and promoting healing among patients.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to design comprehensive treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Continually updated professional knowledge and skills through participation in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for appointments when necessary while ensuring timely attendance at essential medical visits.
- Facilitated ongoing communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care coordination.
- Educated patients and their families on health management strategies for improved quality of life.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Chelsea Gardens LTC
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Assistant Director of Nursing, staffing, central supply ordering, weekly skin assessments, lab tracking, wound care, wound vac, MDS/PPS, pharmacy review, plan of care, care plan meetings, admissions/discharges and monthly in-services
- Worked closely with RRT and OIG for 18 months.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Friendswood Healthcare
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assistant Director of Nursing, managed 130 bed facility, pharmacy review, central supply, admissions/discharges, patient specific care plans, lab tracking, scheduling, monthly in-services, etc.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by proactively building pipeline of qualified candidates for critical healthcare roles.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Scheduled and oversaw HIPAA and OSHA training for new employees.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Desk Nurse
Michael E. Debakey VAMC
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Worked in Hematology/Oncology Cancer OPC, patient triage, PACT implementation, collecting medical history, vital signs, scheduling appointments, appointment reminders, phlebotomy, medication administration/renewals, IV certification, wound care, telephone triage, EMRCPRS/DHCP computerized systems, tumor board meetings, bone marrow biopsies and immunizations after bone marrow transplants, and worked closely with Baylor Research Team handling samples and tracking lab results
Education
MPH-Public Health - Public Health
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2020
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01.2010
Certification -
VOHRA Wound Physicians
Housotn, Tx08.2017
LVN -
San Jacinto College (South)
Houston, TX09.2001
MDS Certification -
Texas Department of Human Services
Houston, TX10.2023
Skills
Immunization, careplans, wound care, medical surgical nursing, phlebotomy
- Healthcare ethics
- Health Promotion
- Wound Management
- Licensed by Texas Board of Nursing
- Geriatric Care
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Desking Nurse
Kelsey Seybold Cardiology-Outpatient Clinic
03.2022 - Current
Multispecialty Outpatient Clinic
UT Physicians
06.2021 - 03.2022
School Nurse
Spring ISD
12.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Chelsea Gardens LTC
09.2017 - 08.2019
Floor Nurse
Legacy Healthcare-Matagorda House LTC
08.2016 - 06.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Friendswood Healthcare
08.2016 - 08.2017
Desk Nurse
Michael E. Debakey VAMC
01.2011 - 07.2017
MPH-Public Health - Public Health
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
University of Houston
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare
Houston Community College
Certification -
VOHRA Wound Physicians
LVN -
San Jacinto College (South)
MDS Certification -
Texas Department of Human Services
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