Amanda Morgan, MSN, BSN, RN
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 18 years of experience adept at working in fast-paced settings while encountering a variety of medical situations. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Telemetry
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Registered Nurse, ICU
LifeCare Hospitals of Fort Worth
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered advanced care to critically ill patients requiring ventilator support, wound management, and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management, and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Career Hiatus
Self-employed
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Cared for ill/dying family member
- Obtained MSN degree
- Homebound during COVID with immunocompromised child
Registered Nurse, PCU/Float Pool
Baylor Scott and White Fort Worth
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked in various units as assigned primarily Med Surg, Cardiac, Oncology, PCU and Rehab
- Able to easily adapt to any environment or patient population and provide excellent patient care
- Administered oral, IM, SC, and IV medications including PCA set up and epidural pain management
- Planned and implemented complex patient care management
- Provided broad range of general nursing care including vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, catheters, feeding tubes, IV's and central lines
Registered Nurse, ICU
Medical City Weatherford
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided direct patient care to patients with high acuities that were respiratory, cardiac, and neurologically impaired
- Observed patients' vital signs and implemented interventions based on critical thinking and assessment skills
- Administered medications via various routes and monitored patient for adverse effects
- Assumed House Supervisor role as necessary per staffing requirements
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Grace Hospice
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families through end of life issues
- Utilized critical thinking, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Communicated daily with interdisciplinary team consisting of physicians, social workers, chaplain, nursing assistants, and other hospice nurses
- Identified and responded to patient and family needs for support and reassurance
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg ICU
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Monitored and cared for patients on ventilators and other lifesaving equipment.
- Provided advanced life support, treated wounds, controlled infection, and recorded the patient's vital signs.
- Implemented nursing protocols and standards, and responded to critical situations.
- Provided immense comfort, mental, and physical support to patients and their families.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
Career Hiatus
Career Break
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Took time off to care for child born with a disability
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Administered chemotherapy, blood products and other drugs and monitored patient reactions
- Started and maintained peripheral IV's, Implanted Ports and PICC lines
- Functioned as Charge Nurse on rotating basis overseeing 6-7 Registered Nurses and 4 PCT's on 32 bed Oncology Unit
- Oriented, precepted and mentored new nurses
- Identified and recommended treatment for cancer related side effects
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.1998
Skills
- Systematic Patient Assessment
- Management of Respiratory Failure
- High level of autonomy
- Effective Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient-Centric Prioritization
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- End-of-life care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA), Member
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- Registered Nurse License
Additional Information
Co-founder and volunteer for Special Olympics-Greater Parker County-Purple Frogs
Timeline
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Telemetry
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest
06.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
LifeCare Hospitals of Fort Worth
08.2022 - 12.2022
Career Hiatus
Self-employed
01.2016 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU/Float Pool
Baylor Scott and White Fort Worth
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Medical City Weatherford
01.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Grace Hospice
01.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg ICU
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
01.2009 - 01.2011
Career Hiatus
Career Break
01.2006 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
01.1998 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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