Carri Morse
Meridian,MS
Summary
Compassionate Geriatric Nurse with seven years of experience providing physical and emotional care to patients and their families. Pursuing a new nursing position where critical thinking skills and a team player mentality are widely embraced.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Colonial Columns Nursing Center
10.2013 - 09.2018
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Gathered and documented vital signs.
- Vaccinated patients and staff for protection from pneumonia, influenza, and other concerning illnesses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to enhance performance and safety.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Colonial Columns Nursing Center
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Registered Nurse
Liberty Heights Nursing Center
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Public Health Technician
United States Air Force
03.2000 - 03.2005
- Investigated and followed 74 cadets identified as close contact of active tuberculosis case.
- Conducted thorough inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with local and state regulations, safeguarding public health.
- Educated patients on preventive care measures, empowering individuals to take control of their own health and wellbeing.
- Accurately accomplished vital signs on patients, and documented results on patient chart.
- Effectively communicated vital signs, preliminary diagnosis, and status to attending physicians.
- Emergency Technician, provided care in clinical and emergency settings for all ages from 2000-2003.
- Reviewed 1,100 health records of mobility personnel, ensured each member met requirements for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle deployments.
- Developed audiology tracking log; cut hearing test completion time in half; improved compliance rate from 66% to 98% in three months.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COCertificate - Aerospace Medicine Technician Course
Military Training
Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TXPublic Health Technician Course
Military Training
Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COHigh School Diploma -
Lemoore High School
Lemoore, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL08.2024
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Data Collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- ADL Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- NCLEX-RN - Updated October 2023
- Basic Life Support - Updated March 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Colonial Columns Nursing Center
10.2013 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Colonial Columns Nursing Center
01.2013 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
Liberty Heights Nursing Center
03.2012 - 12.2012
Public Health Technician
United States Air Force
03.2000 - 03.2005
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Pikes Peak Community College
Certificate - Aerospace Medicine Technician Course
Military Training
Public Health Technician Course
Military Training
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
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