Finnbar G. Higgins seeks a clinical leadership position that utilizes his nursing experience and education. He has over 1,300 clinical hours working in orthopedics, neonatal ICU, labor and delivery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and general medicine. Higgins also has management experience from his roles at Advanced Diagnostics and as an intraoperative neuromonitor. He holds an MSN from Rush University and a BS in molecular and cellular biology.

1. Finnbar G. Higgins-RN,MSN
1 0 3 5 W . T a y l o r S t r e e t , C h i c a g o , I L , 6 0 6 0 7
(773) 818-3579 higgins51388@gmail.com
Objective
I seek a position that will utilize my clinical background and education, while providing an environment
conducive to the advancement of my skills in the areas of clinical leadership, critical thinking and providing
patient centered care.
Credentials Certifications
Registered Nurse Basic Life Support
Clinical Experience (1308hrs)
Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL
Orthopedics/Spine/Pain Management Immersion- Fall 2016 (228hrs)
• Performed focused pre- and post-operative assessments with an emphasis on circulation, pain,
neurological, musculoskeletal and surgical site integrity
• Managed post-operative pain through long and short acting modalities consisting of pharmacologic
and non-pharmacologic methods
• Educated on post-operative precautions, safe and effective use of PCA pumps, incentive spirometry,
anticoagulants, and wound care
Rush University Medical Center
Neonatal & Cardiac ICU- Summer 2016
• Practiced diligent assessment and care on preterm infants with careful attention to timely feedings
and I/O’s
• Exercised skills in identifying abnormal cardiac rhythms, utilization of PA catheters, and IV drip
management
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Labor and Delivery, Antepartum & Postpartum- Spring 2016
• Participated in two natural births and one cesarean section, vigilantly assessed and cared for patients
during the ante- and postpartum periods
Breakthrough Ministries Women’s Center
Community Health- Spring 2016
• Lead educational workshops centered on the management and prevention of chronic conditions
• Participated in the creation of a care coordination manual to aid residents in traversing a complicated
healthcare system
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
Adult and Child Psychiatry- Fall 2015
• Aided in the care of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, depression and
psychosis
Rush University Medical Center
General Medicine- Summer 2015
• Honed nursing skills in the management of many of the most common chronic conditions
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Skilled Care & Rehabilitation- Spring 2015
• Assisted patients with a vigorous rehabilitation process that consisted of twice daily PT and OT
sessions

2. Finnbar G. Higgins-RN,MSN
1 0 3 5 W . T a y l o r S t r e e t , C h i c a g o , I L , 6 0 6 0 7
(773) 818-3579 higgins51388@gmail.com
Relevant Work Experience
Rush University Medical Center- 13 West- General Medicine Chicago, IL
Nurses Aid II- Sept 2015- Current
• Assisted in patient care by aiding in assessment, taking vitals, accuchecks, sending labs, monitoring
I/O’s, ambulating patients, and managing medical equipment
• Actively participated as an important member of the 13West interdisciplinary team to ensure patient
satisfaction and the achievement of optimal health outcomes
Advanced Diagnostics Chicago, IL
Clinical Specialist/Account Manager- August 2011 – June 2013
• Performed diagnostic testing including NCV’s, evoked potentials, ABI’s and retinal imaging studies
on qualifying patients in a primary care setting
• Managed 16-20 primary care accounts, established professional and collaborative relationships with
physicians, nurses and office staff to ensure achievement of both clinical and financial success
throughout their partnership with our company
Lake County Neurosurgery, LLC Libertyville, IL
Intraoperative Neuromonitor- March– July 2011
• Maintained responsibility for monitoring patients’ neurological activity during surgery through the
use of EMG and DSSEP technology.
Capstone Project
Reducing Variability in the Application of Cryotherapy on 13 East – an In-Patient Orthopedic Floor
• Identified a variation in materials and processes for the application of ice to TKA and THA
patients that was contributing to a decreased compliance with orders for its application
post-operatively
Education
MSN-Rush University- Chicago, IL-December 2016
BS-Molecular and Cellular Biology -University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
High School-St. Ignatius College Prep- Chicago, IL- 2006
References
Mary Carol Racelis- CNS, 13East-Orthopedics, RUMC MaryCarol_Racelis@rush.edu, (630)-205-9577
Mary Ellen Close- Unit Director, 13West-Gen Med, RUMC Mary_E_Close@rush.edu
Gary Gregory- CEO at Advanced Diagnostics (508)-397-8885