Olivia Riggins

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for a diverse neuro medical-surgical patient population with varying levels of acuity.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Recognized critical changes in patient conditions to initiate timely interventions.
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor for changes in patient condition and intervene promptly using sound clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, therapists, pharmacists, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge planning, and disease management.
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical record documentation.
• Prioritize care for multiple patients while ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Serve as a patient advocate by promoting dignity, comfort, and evidence-based care.

• Successfully transitioned from Student Nurse Tech to Registered Nurse on the same unit, demonstrating strong clinical performance and continuity of care.
• Developed excellent assessment and critical thinking skills while managing complex patient assignments.
• Built strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families through compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Collaborated consistently with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and facilitate safe transitions of care.
• Recognized for professionalism, teamwork, and dependable performance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Assisted registered nurses with providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care for a diverse neuro medical-surgical patient population.
• Performed patient care activities including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, intake and output documentation, hygiene, mobility assistance, Foley catheter insertion, enema administration, in and out catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Recognized changes in patient condition and promptly communicated concerns to the nursing team.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other care team coordinators to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintained patient safety by following infection prevention protocols, fall precautions, and hospital policies.
• Provided emotional support and education to patients and families within the scope of the role.
• Assisted with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers while maintaining accurate documentation.

Achievements

• Selected to complete my senior nursing practicum on the same unit where I worked as a Student Nurse Tech. My project was centered around fall prevention using the 5 Ps of nursing to decrease fall scores on our unit
• Developed strong assessment, prioritization, and time management skills while balancing employment and nursing school.
• Built trusting relationships with staff and patients through dependable, compassionate care.
• Gained hands-on experience that supported a smooth transition into my role as a Registered Nurse.
• Recognized by colleagues for professionalism, teamwork, and a strong work ethic