McKenna Wiggins
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Piedmont Augusta
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatments under the supervision of liscenced nurses on the Neuro and Medical intensive care units.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Prevented bedsores through consistent two hour repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted the doctor with examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and a low stress environment.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
Medical Assistant
Pine Cove Medical Clinic
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided care measuring vital signs and assisting providers as a summer medical assistant in a clinic for pediatric patients.
- Developed relationships with pediatric patients to allow a low stress environment and maximum comfort.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, optimizing efficiency during appointments.
Junior Volunteer
University Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2020
- Volunteered on the post-partum and labor and delivery unit for four consecutive summers.
- Collaborated with nurses and PCA's to aid in transferring and discharging of patients, organizing unit supplies and changing linens in rooms.
- Was chosen in my final summer to be a lead volunteer which consisted of training new volunteers and receiving college scholarship.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Westminster Schools of Augusta
Augusta, GA05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in using EPIC
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nurse Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate Communication
- Work Ethic
Clinical Experience
Preceptorship in the neuroscience unit- Prisma Health Richland, 266 hours completed (August 2023-December 2023)
Intermediate ICU-Prisma Health Baptist, 111 hours completed (January 2023-May 2023)
Behavioral Health (Adult/Pediatric)-Prisma Health Baptist, 103 hours completed (January 2023-May 2023)
Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit-Prisma Health Children’s Hospital (Richland), 56 hours completed (August 2022-December 2022)
Women’s Services (Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery)-Prisma Health Baptist, 56 hours completed (August 2022-December 2022)
Medical Surgical Cardiac Unit-MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, 102 hours completed (August 2022-December 2022)
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Piedmont Augusta
05.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Pine Cove Medical Clinic
05.2021 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology
05.2020 - 01.2024
Junior Volunteer
University Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelors of Nursing Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
High School Diploma -
Westminster Schools of Augusta
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