THERESA HIGGS
Hickory,NC
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse of 24 years with experience in all acute care hospital settings, as well as Case Manager and Office Administrator. Licensed in NC with strong clinical and people skills. Experience includes Emergency Room, Telemetry, Medical Surgical, Home Health and Administrative skills. Accredited currently in Advance Care Life Support, Basic Life Support. Professional offering excellent communication with multiple skill sets and flexibility.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in North Carolina
American Mobile Network
01.2019 - Current
- Held contract with Carolina's Rehab Atrium in Charlotte N. C. to include experience with spinal cord injuries as well as traumatic brain injuries. Performed primary care nursing for five to seven patients from admission to discharge. Skills included administering blood, managing Heparin infusions, emergency management of autonomic dysreflexia, as well as bowel and intermittent catheterization programs for hemiplegic and paraplegic patients. Collaborated with respiratory therapists and physicians in managing tracheostomy and ventilation care.
Registered Nurse on Float Pool
Frye Regional Hospital
11.2016 - Current
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation pediatric and geriatric patients to include diagnosis of amputated fingers and toes, dislocated shoulders, compound fractures, etc. Assessed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, A-fib, CHF and post heart catheterizations. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Provided patient care on medical, surgical, rehabilitation, oncology, dialysis, and neurological units, and sister rehab unit.
Registered Nurse on Intermediate Care Unit
Catawba Valley Medical Center
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Monitored rhythm strips and administered cardiac medications intravenously including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin. Assisted Medical Doctors with cardiac cardioversions and TEEs. Assessed and monitored patients with Congestive Heart Failure exacerbations.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
RHA Howell Inc.
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed case load of 35 CAP/DA participants. Checked eligibility on NC Tracks. Reviewed staffing and waiver claims. Made monthly contact with clients and visits quarterly. Case managed care with providers. Completed annual assessments for new plan of care. Monitored yearly budget for clients to ensure care. Complied with all state Medicaid requirements. Entered assessments in E-cap database.
Office Administrator/Registered Nurse
Premier Home Health Care
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Effectively supervised 60-70 RNs, LPNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Processed monthly reports for department performance. Initiated branch study to identify areas for process improvement. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Healthy At Home
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Performed lab tests and communicated results. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Assessed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens.
Field Registered Nurse
Intrepid Home Health Care
12.2008 - 09.2009
- Counseled and educated patients about health issues and wellness. Expertise in tracheotomy care and ventilator management. Examined patients and dispensed nebulizer treatments and other medications as needed. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management for ventilator dependent clients. Closely monitored acute conditions. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Assisted patients with daily functions. Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults. Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Frye Regional Medical Center
04.2006 - 10.2008
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions such as STEMI, gun shot wounds, motor vehicle accident; prepared orthopedic patients for emergency surgery. Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to the Emergency Room. Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting EKGs. Performed emergency physical assessments of newborns, infants and adults. Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures. Removed sutures and staples from wounds; obtained patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission. Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Iredell Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 04.2006
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals. Assessed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, A-fib, CHF and post heart catheterizations. Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting heart monitors. Specialized in the nursing care of patients with heart problems.
Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Catawba Valley Medical Center
07.1996 - 04.2003
- Provided patient care in med-surg unit, and sister rehab unit adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care while monitoring for 7-10 patients per shift. Charge nurse of 40 patients on medical floor. Provided assessments and nursing for new amputees, status post CVA's, hip and knee replacements in the rehab unit. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Had weekly multidisciplinary meetings with PT/ST/OT and MSW's for rehab clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC01.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC01.1996
Skills
- Strong acute care clinical assessment and judgment
- Trained in stroke awareness to include the NIH scale
- Competent in cardiac rhythms and proper treatment
- Excellent customer service and communication
- High level of autonomy - Team focused
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Critical thinking Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care planning
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
Nurse Life Coaching
Timeline
Registered Nurse in North Carolina
American Mobile Network
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse on Float Pool
Frye Regional Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse on Intermediate Care Unit
Catawba Valley Medical Center
09.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse Case Manager
RHA Howell Inc.
06.2015 - 09.2015
Office Administrator/Registered Nurse
Premier Home Health Care
06.2011 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Healthy At Home
09.2009 - 06.2011
Field Registered Nurse
Intrepid Home Health Care
12.2008 - 09.2009
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Frye Regional Medical Center
04.2006 - 10.2008
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Iredell Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 04.2006
Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Catawba Valley Medical Center
07.1996 - 04.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
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