Kasey Higgins
About Kasey Higgins
Kasey Higgins is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Scripps Health in San Diego, CA, with a diverse background in nursing and medical assistance.
Current Title and Role
Kasey Higgins is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently working at Scripps Health in San Diego, CA. She has been in this role since November 2018, where she provides primary care services to patients across all age groups. Her responsibilities include diagnosing and treating illnesses, conducting physical exams, and managing chronic conditions.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Scripps Health, Kasey Higgins worked at CareWell Urgent Care as a Registered Nurse from 2017 to 2018. She also gained valuable experience as a Medical Assistant at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates for nine months and at Heart Center of MetroWest in Framingham, Massachusetts, for two years. Earlier in her career, she carried out internships at The New England Center for Children in Southborough, Massachusetts, and Whole Children in Hadley, MA. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Special Education Tutor in Amherst, MA.
Educational Background
Kasey Higgins completed her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner at Regis College from 2017 to 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Regis College between 2015 and 2017. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Developmental Disabilities and Human Services from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her early education took place at Framingham High School, where she graduated in 2011.
Experience in Medical Assistance and Nursing
Kasey Higgins brings extensive experience from her roles as a Medical Assistant and Registered Nurse. At Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and Heart Center of MetroWest, she honed her skills in patient care and medical procedures. Her background also includes working as a Registered Nurse at CareWell Urgent Care, where she managed patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Kasey Higgins has diverse early career experience through internships and initial job roles. She completed a two-month internship at The New England Center for Children in Southborough, Massachusetts, and a five-month internship at Whole Children in Hadley, MA. Additionally, she worked as a Special Education Tutor in Amherst, MA, gaining hands-on experience in educational and developmental support.