Alexandra Morrison
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring and administering medications while working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Aveanna Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and establishing a positive rapport with the healthcare team.
- Demonstrated compassion and professionalism when addressing the unique emotional needs of pediatric patients, fostering an environment that promoted healing and recovery.
- Improved patient comfort levels during procedures by utilizing age-appropriate distractions and techniques, such as storytelling or guided imagery.
- Promoted a healing environment within the pediatric unit by maintaining cleanliness standards and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Utilized effective communication techniques when explaining medical procedures to children, reducing anxiety levels and increasing cooperation during treatments.
- Assisted in the identification of early warning signs in children at risk for health complications through routine monitoring and screening evaluations.
- Served as an advocate for the rights of pediatric patients, ensuring their needs were met throughout treatment plans consistently prioritizing their best interests.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Home To Stay Inc
03.2018 - 02.2024
- Administering medications, analyzing ventilator data, delegating work to skilled peers, prioritizing care, reconciling family debates, assembling DME, preparing tube feeds, clarifying doctor's orders, demonstrating ANA code of ethics and values such as veracity, beneficence, and justice, explaining therapies prior to use, adapting to changing environments, screening for COVID-19, constructing patient goals per plan of care, management of controlled substances, collaborating with multidisciplinary specialties to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Home Health Aide
Home To Stay Inc
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Prioritized care, promoted healthy eating, researched alternative therapies, assisted with home cooked meals, educated on dietary restrictions for prepared foods, encouraged therapeutic communication between family members, functioned well under stressful environments, collaborated with multidisciplinary specialists to develop care plan, attended specialized trainings in line with behavioral health blocking techniques.
Education
American Red Cross
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2023
Certificate of Proficiency - Practical Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2015
Associate of Science -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2015
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Physical Stamina
- Chart Updating
- Patient and Hard-Working
- Critical thinking/Strong Clinical Judgement
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Equipment Assembly and Functionality
- Patient Observation/Attention to Detail
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Vital Signs Monitoring/Recording
- Conflict Resolution/Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication and Treatment Administration
- Counting Narcotics
- Tracking Symptoms
- Patient/Family Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Aveanna Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Home To Stay Inc
03.2018 - 02.2024
Home Health Aide
Home To Stay Inc
01.2017 - 03.2018
American Red Cross
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Certificate of Proficiency - Practical Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate of Science -
Harrisburg Area Community College