Carrington Morse
Merrillville,USA
Summary
Diligent, passionate, and resourceful nurse with 2+ years of medical surgical experience. Experience in dealing with a broad range of medical diagnoses and complexities. Eager to assist in providing comprehensive, compassionate, and high quality care to all patients, as well as expanding hands on experience and clinical knowledge. Possesses fundamental clinical safety and knowledge, organizational, prioritization, crisis management, and patient assessment skills. Devoted to continuous growth and development as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided high level, comprehensive patient care while working in a fast paced environment with a high patient turnover rate.
- Administered medications via NG tube, PEG tube, intravenously, orally, rectally, and intramuscularly.
- Simultaneously provided direct quality care to 6 patients per shift, including monitoring, recording, and reevaluating patient needs and conditions.
- Conducted patient admission interviews to obtain medical information and history, measure vital signs, conduct head to toe assessments, and medication reconciliation.
- Interpreted and utilized nursing interventions to correct critical lab values.
- Collaborated closely with multiple physicians and other health care professionals to ensure effective nursing care, patient treatment, and positive patient experience.
- Utilized rapid decision making skills, critical thinking, and other condition stabilizing interventions during rapid response and code blue situations.
- Provided patient and family education regarding health, medications, and treatments.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Desk Assistant
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted with registration, check-in and check-out of packages, keys, and supplies.
- Reported student/residential concerns/issues to residence hall staff, students, and customers.
- Answered telephone calls and communicated messages effectively.
- Served as an information source, while positively representing the University to students, family, and guests.
- Maintained a positive attitude while working in a flexible and changing environment.
- Managed high crisis situations while maintaining professional customer service.
Leatherneck Success Leader
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided mental and emotional support to first-year students as they transitioned from high school to University.
- Examined inside and outside factors impacting retention rates.
- Participated in school events catered to increase engagement in undergraduate students.
- Provided students with unlimited information regarding academic, financial, and psychosocial resources.
Peer Mentor
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Promoted quality education through the use of visual aids and tools.
- Provided the appropriate resources for students requiring additional emotional, mental, financial, and academic support.
- Reinforced time management and organizational skills to students.
- Assessed student's study habits and knowledge comprehension to set realistic goals and track progress.
Gate Attendant, Concession Stand Attendant, & Paddle Boat Attendant
Hidden Lake Park
Merrillville, IN
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Collected money for rental of park equipment, admission, and concessions.
- Inspected and notified general manager of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
- Maintained positive customer service when dealing with high stress situations.
- Maintained proper food sanitation and handling procedures.
Crew/Line Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Xenia, OH
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Greeted customers and provided a welcoming environment to all patrons.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Maintained food and sanitation standards.
- Adapted to being in different food stations (tortilla, salsa, and online ordering stations).
- Prepared and distributed online orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2023
Skills
- Infusion Therapy
- Clinical Assessment & Patient Monitoring
- Infection Control & Management
- Pain Assessment & Management
- PIV Insertion & Phlebotomy
- EPIC Charting
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration Through Various Routes
- Wound Care
- Diagnostic Scan Interpretation
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
HeartCode BLS Certified, American Heart Association, 08/01/20 - Present
Awards
- 3x DAISY Award Nominee
- 2023 Loyola Medical Center Nurse Excellence Award Recipient: 'Rookie of the Year'
- Western Illinois University - Centennial Honors Scholar
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Loyola University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Leatherneck Success Leader
Western Illinois University
03.2021 - 03.2022
Desk Assistant
Western Illinois University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Peer Mentor
Western Illinois University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Gate Attendant, Concession Stand Attendant, & Paddle Boat Attendant
Hidden Lake Park
07.2019 - 08.2019
Crew/Line Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Illinois University