Alicia Morgan
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neurological ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neurological patients, managing complex medical and surgical cases effectively.
- Conduct advanced neurological assessments and respond to changes in patient conditions.
- Monitor and manage ventilated patients, administer critical medications and ensure adherence to treatment protocols.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and reduce complications.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs and coordinating care.
- Educate patient and family on treatment plans, promoting understanding and engagement in the care process.
- Provide end-of-life care to patients and support the patient’s family in the process.
- Perform patient care and testing for organ donors.
- Assume leadership responsibilities as intermittent Charge Nurse, overseeing and providing additional resources to other unit staff for patient care.
Registered Nurse, VICU Recovery
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided continuous care for patients immediately following surgery.
- Monitored patient’s vital signs, palpating pulses or using arterial/venous doppler, surgical sites, and respiratory status, and reporting any unexpected changes.
- Monitored patient’s neurological status for potential changes. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate treatments in the event of changes.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of vital signs and assessments during recovery period, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered medications to manage blood pressure, heart rate, fevers, and blood glucose.
- Discharged patients with family, educating them on proper care at home and when to seek medical care.
Registered Nurse, IMCU
Sentara
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively within a high-stress environment, maintaining timely completion of tasks without compromising quality of care.
- Recognized potential complications early by closely monitoring laboratory results and vital sign trends, initiating appropriate interventions promptly when necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult periods of illness or loss.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that individual needs were met while respecting personal values and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the IMCU.
- Assumed leadership responsibilities as Charge Nurse, overseeing patient care on the unit, creating assignments for oncoming nurses, ensuring emergency equipment was up to code, and being a resource to other staff nurses.
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Assumed a leadership role on the Step-Down Unit as Charge Nurse, overseeing nursing staff, patient care, collaborating with bed-flow to transition patients to different levels of care, admitting patients to the unit, and remaining a resource for staff members.
Registered Nurse, Recovery
Albemarle Gastroenterology Associates
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients for discharge after procedure completion.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients. Coordinated care for up to 13 patients per shift in busy office-procedural setting.
- Assisted doctor with office visits, gathering history, allergies, chief complaints, and current medication lists.
- Providing education to the patient regarding upcoming procedures or follow up appointments.
Education
Bachelor's To Master's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05-2018
Associate Degree in General Education -
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City05-2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Family communication
- Neurological assessment
- Continuing education
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neurological ICU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, VICU Recovery
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, IMCU
Sentara
04.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Recovery
Albemarle Gastroenterology Associates
04.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor's To Master's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Liberty University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Associate Degree in General Education -
College of The Albemarle
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