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Riley Higgins

Dallas,Texas

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Texas Health Resources Dallas, adept in reducing patient wait times and optimizing emergency department flow. Excelled in trauma care and emergency interventions, showcasing leadership by mentoring new nurses.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Texas Health Resources Dallas
07.2021 - Current
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions. Trained experienced nurses on THR trauma policies and activation criteria.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.

Nursing Assistant

Camp Champions
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided daily healthcare to pediatric and adult patients, maintained health records, and administered medications 4X daily.
  • Collaborated with camp resources and communicated with campers, parents, and administration.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Texas Health Resources Dallas
07.2021 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Camp Champions
05.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Christian University
Riley Higgins