Chris Murnighan
Howell,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Treva Corps
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Professional, BCSC PACU and Surgical Short Stay Unit
- Responsibilities include: patient/family centered care, patient/family support, preceptor, charge nurse, and clinical resource
- Day to day duties include getting patients ready for surgery, care after surgery, discharging patients' home from surgery, IV starts, blood draws, ABG, drain care, Postop phone calls and development of new algorithm for Post op calls
- Preop phone calls: instructions before surgery, triage
- Educator: developed resource binders and bedside reference, and Google drive
- A research project with Dr John Wei from Urology on a closed foley catheter system
- The education sheet developed for patients is now being used for Prostatectomy patients
- Group project for Total Joint replacements for comfortability for staff and patients
- Nursing poster was accepted in the Spring of 2022 for Michigan Medicine poster day.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Phone call room
University Of Michigan
01.2016 - 09.2022
- For UH PACU department; calling patients to give surgery time, triage, and perioperative teaching
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
01.2013 - 06.2018
- UH Main PACU Unit
- Responsibilities include: patient/family centered care, patient/family support and staff education, preceptor, clinical resource
- Day to day duties include getting patients ready for surgery, care after surgery, discharging patients' home from surgery, IV starts, accessing ports blood, care of critical patients, vasoactive drips, vented patients, PCA teaching, blood draws, ABG, drain care, Postop phone calls and development of new algorithm for Post op calls
- Preop phone calls: instructions before surgery, triage
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- 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.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsibilities include: patient care, support, and teaching
- Day to day duties taking care of critically ill patients, IV starts, blood draws, trauma patients of adults/children, assisting medical staff in bed side procedures, stroke patients, MI patients.
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
01.2011 - 01.2013
- SICU 5D Unit Responsibilities include: patient/family centered care, patient/family support and education
- Day to day duties include taking care of critically ill patients, ECMO, CRRT, vented patients, vasoactive drips, sedation, IV starts, blood draws, ABG, assisting medical staff in bed side procedures, liver transplant patients, drain care, leach therapy, flap care.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Surgical/ Trauma/Orthopedics 5A Unit Responsibilities include: patient/family care, support, education and staff education, support, charge nurse, preceptor
- Day to day duties include taking care of patients who had hip and knee replacements, shoulder surgeries, abdominal surgeries, traction, cast care, drain care, patient mobility, leach therapy, flap care
Travel Registered Nurse: Rehab
William Beaumont Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2008
- Unit Responsibilities include: patient/family support, care, teaching
- Day to day duties include taking care of patients after stroke, joint replacement.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Travel Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health
01.2008 - 01.2008
- Trauma/Orthopedic, Float Pool Unit Responsibilities include: patient/family support, care, teaching
- Day to day duties include taking care of patients after trauma, joint replacements, orthopedic surgery, tele patients, stroke patients, all types of surgical patients, PCA, epidurals, blood draw, IV starts.
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- 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.
Travel Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2008
- Trauma, Transplant Unit
- Responsibilities include: patient/family care, teaching, support
- Day to day duties include taking care of kidney/liver transplants, PCA, epidurals, blood draws, IV starts, trauma patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- 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.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Travel Registered Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Orthopedic, Surgical, Float Units Responsibilities included: patient/family care, support, education
- Day to day duties include taking care of all types of orthopedic surgeries and procedures, all types of surgical surgeries, IV starts, blood draws, drain care, crutch training, cast care, dressing changes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- 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.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- 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.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2006
- Hospice Unit Responsibilities include: patient/family support, care, teaching
- Day to day duties include taking care of dying patients, blood draws, narcotic drips, dressing changes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- 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.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Travel Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Medical/Surgical Unit Responsibilities include: patient/family support, care, teaching
- Day to day duties include starting IV, blood draws, taking care of all types of surgical patients, tele care, drain teaching, dressing changes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
Scripts Medical Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2005
- Float Pool Unit Responsibilities include: patient/family care, support, teaching
- Day to day duties include floating to surgical, tele, medical, orthopedic, bone marrow units
- IV starts, blood draws, PCA, epidurals, dressing changes, cast care, drain care
- Hospital Committees and Unit Activities
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- 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
University of Michigan
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Surgical Med Surg unit Responsibilities include: patient/family support, care, teaching
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Day to day duties include taking care of all types of surgical patients, flap care, leach therapy, drain care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2017
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI12.2003
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Team Coordination
- Patient Education
- Call Triaging
- Patient Monitoring
Affiliations
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses2016-Present: Michigan Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses2004-Present: Michigan Nurses Association2004-Present: University of Michigan Professional Nurse CouncilPresentations2017: Postoperative calls2020: Foley catheter closed system2022: Total Joints
Additional Information
- Licenses and Certifications, 2004: Registered Nurse, State of Michigan License2005: Registered Nurse, State of California, State of Florida, State of New York, State of Massachusetts, State of Nevada, State of Hawaii2007: Registered Nurse, State of Ohio, State of Maryland, State of Pennsylvania
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Treva Corps
12.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
06.2018 - 09.2022
Phone call room
University Of Michigan
01.2016 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
01.2013 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
01.2008 - 01.2010
Travel Registered Nurse: Rehab
William Beaumont Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2008
Travel Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health
01.2008 - 01.2008
Travel Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2008
Travel Registered Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Travel Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2006
Travel Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Travel Registered Nurse
Scripts Medical Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan
01.2004 - 01.2005
BSN - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lansing Community College
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