Brittany Morrison
Louisville,KY
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief House Supervisor
UofL Health
07.2024 - Current
- Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
Relief Charge Nurse
UofL Health
01.2022 - Current
- Trained a number of new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Identified areas for improvement in nursing workflows through regular observation and feedback from staff members, implementing changes as needed to enhance efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, conducting regular audits of nursing documentation and practices.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with attentive listening, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities among nursing staff members.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UofL Health (Mary and Elizabeth Hospital)
10.2021 - 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UofL Health (Medical Center South)
06.2021 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided high-quality nursing care, including administering medications, wound management, and monitoring vital signs.
- Educated patients and their families on condition management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing emergency cases.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening skills and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, central line placements, or lumbar punctures as needed.
Emergency Room Technician
UofL Health (Medical Center South)
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsible for taking initiative to bring patients back to a room, obtain vitals, and assist RN while they triage
- Other duties included lab draws, obtaining 12 lead EKGs, applying splints and other orthopedic devices, and setting up for procedures
- I have gained valuable lessons in care and compassion, and meeting the needs for my patients.
Patient Access/Registration
KentuckyOne Health (Jewish Hospital)
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsible for admitting and registering patients to include the validation of demographic and insurance information, compliance with government programs and collection of copays and self-pay liability
- Interact with patients and their families on a daily basis to build rapport and lasting relationships.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Sullivan University
Louisville, Kentucky07.2021
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care Assessment
- Basic Life Support
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Airway Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Defibrillation Techniques
- ACLS
Licensecertifications
- Ky Board of Nursing Registered Nurse - 1174032
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Relief House Supervisor
UofL Health
07.2024 - Current
Relief Charge Nurse
UofL Health
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UofL Health (Mary and Elizabeth Hospital)
10.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UofL Health (Medical Center South)
06.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
UofL Health (Medical Center South)
07.2017 - 06.2021
Patient Access/Registration
KentuckyOne Health (Jewish Hospital)
10.2014 - 01.2018
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Sullivan University
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