April Morrison
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with surgical specialty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Sinai Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Register Nurse-Travel RN-Christiana Care
Aequor Healthcare Services
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to 6 patients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-UM Midtown Campus
Aequor Healthcare Services
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Sinai Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Registered Nurse-PRN-Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Administered medications and treatments to omcolgy patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
- Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Johns Hopkins Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
08.2017 - 02.2018
- 37 bed Surgical Oncology unit with 6:1 nurse to patient ratio
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Grand Strand Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Sinai Hospital
Randstad
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Travel RN on Neuro/Ortho Unit with 5:1 patient ratio
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Hilton Head Hospital
Randstad
05.2015 - 08.2015
- RN on Surgical Spine Unit
- Performed frequent neurological checks
- Managed surgical drains, foley catheters, continuous oxygen monitoring
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse-PRN
Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2015
- PRN Nurse on Emergency Overflow Unit
- Prepped patients for tests and procedures, such as cardiac cath, stress test, CT/MRI, EKG
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-BWMC Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Travel RN-Float Pool
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Hilton Head Hospital
Randstad
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse-Bayview Hospital
Randstad
01.2011 - 01.2013
- RN on Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Registered Nurse on Neuro/Renal/Telemetry Unit
- Acted as preceptor for new grads and new hires
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO12.2008
Skills
- Performing EKGs
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pain Management
- Time Management
- Patient Care Planning
- Oncology
- Medical Screening
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS and BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Sinai Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
03.2021 - 10.2022
Register Nurse-Travel RN-Christiana Care
Aequor Healthcare Services
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-UM Midtown Campus
Aequor Healthcare Services
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Sinai Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
05.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse-PRN-Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff
05.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Johns Hopkins Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
08.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Grand Strand Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
03.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Sinai Hospital
Randstad
08.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Hilton Head Hospital
Randstad
05.2015 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse-PRN
Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-BWMC Hospital
Aequor Healthcare Services
01.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse-Travel RN-Hilton Head Hospital
Randstad
01.2013 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse-Bayview Hospital
Randstad
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
- ACLS and BLS certified
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