VALENCIA THIGPEN

Compassionate Registered Nurse offering 7 years of patient care experience and advocacy. Highly skilled in holistic care, documentation, managing patient admission and discharges, and implementing individualized care plans. Utilizes evidence-based practices grounded in public health tenets to improve health outcomes. Advocate for public health, health disparities, and health promotion to improve positive health outcomes. 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.

• April 2016-Most Outstanding Student in BSN Class of 2016 Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS 08/2012 - 08/2014 Associate of Arts: General Studies 2013-2014- Member of Hinds Connection (Student Recruiter) Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Dean's Scholar 2012-2014 Awarded "Who's Who Among Students in American Community and Junior Colleges”