Carla Morris
Patchogue,New York
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Seeking clinical instructor position. Proficient in general practices and special techniques. Gifted in instructing students about proper patient care according to established procedures and standards. Focusing on evidence-based principles, ethical behavior, and innovation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Catherine OF Siena Hospital
Smithtown , NY
2007.12 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health
Saint Joesph University
Patchogue, NY2019-05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph University
Patchogue, NY2014-05
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY2008-05
Skills
- Critical Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Epic EHR Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Physical assessments
- Taking vitals
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Evaluation
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse #609040
- Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health #F309294
- Advanced cardiac life support ACLS 2024
- Basic life support BLS 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Catherine OF Siena Hospital
2007.12 - Current
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health
Saint Joesph University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
- Registered Nurse #609040
- Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health #F309294
- Advanced cardiac life support ACLS 2024
- Basic life support BLS 2024
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