Jessica Riggins
Ward
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nurse with comprehensive background in patient care, health administration and policy enforcement. Possess strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and communication, combined with ability to work under pressure during emergencies. Previous roles involved direct patient care, staff supervision and coordination of healthcare services resulting in improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining current nursing practices through ongoing professional education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
CHI St. Vincent North
Sherwood
01.2022 - Current
- Administered immunizations and played a key role in COVID-19 education, testing, and prevention efforts.
- Delivered public health services and support tailored to the needs of military families and personnel.
- Assisted with Coordination and assembly of care packages and medical supplies to support crisis relief efforts overseas.
Volunteer Nurse
Red Cross, Yokota AB Japan
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered immunizations and played a key role in COVID-19 education, testing, and prevention efforts.
- Delivered public health services and support tailored to the needs of military families and personnel.
- Assisted with Coordination and assembly of care packages and medical supplies to support crisis relief efforts overseas.
Clinical Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Achieved specialized training and skills in Level 1 trauma nursing, ensuring rapid assessment and intervention for critically injured patients.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking and prioritization skills during trauma activations and code situations.
- Served as team lead managing fast track patient flow, ensuring timely and quality care in a high-volume setting.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC01.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wilson Community College
Wilson, NC01.2017
Skills
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Health promotion
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Resource utilization
- Team supervision
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
CHI St. Vincent North
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer Nurse
Red Cross, Yokota AB Japan
01.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wilson Community College