Tammy Wiggins
Waycross
Summary
Skilled Family Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Elite Primary Care, adept in chronic disease management and interprofessional collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive diagnostic testing and patient education. Excelled in providing empathetic care, significantly improving patient satisfaction and health promotion efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elite Primary Care
05.2023 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Satilla Health
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Satilla Advocacy
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
- Cooperated with coworkers and Rape Response staff to process and treat incoming patients.
- Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
- Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
- Advocated for the rights of sexual assault survivors by working closely with community-based victim advocacy organizations and local law enforcement agencies.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Satilla Health
01.2000 - 06.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA05-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA06-2009
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- HIPAA guidelines
- Diagnostic testing
- Health promotion
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elite Primary Care
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Satilla Health
06.2020 - 06.2023
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Satilla Advocacy
06.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Memorial Satilla Health
01.2000 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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