Amber Wiggins

Experience

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  CorneaGen

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2020

  Clinical Operations Tech II

  • Performed over 700 corneal processing surgeries DSAEK/DMEK aiding in 700 plus corneal transplants.• Managed inventory control for ocular processing supplies, including rotations, check-ins, and restocks, while containing costs regarding operational waste.• Followed isolation precautions and infection control procedures; expert at using surgical asepsis.• Evaluated tissue suitability for pre and postocular processing.• Effectively communicated with multiple departments promoting efficient time management.• Managed production workflow and delegated tasks to a team of 5 members, ensuring productive time management. • Monitored and delivered weekly team progress reports to upper management. Show less

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  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

  Jun 2020 - now

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to 10+ patients simultaneously on a medical-surgical unit. • Assist residents with daily living activities, including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, dressing, and grooming.• Obtain vital signs, lab draws, glucose monitoring checks, and provide pre- and post-operative care. • Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags, and bathing.• Portray punctuality and time-management through answering call lights and responding to patient needs.• Monitor patient’s daily activities and charting via the Epic system. Show less • Analyzed pertinent patient data such as lab results and EKG rhythms.• Cultivated teamwork dynamic through internal communication with each interdisciplinary team.• Administered medication safely and effectively under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse. • Educated and advised patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.• Performed specialized procedures, such as urinary catheterizations, phlebotomies, and sterile dressing changes following strict protocol and procedural guidelines.• Practiced safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. Show less

  • Nurse Associate

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Student Nurse Extern

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020