Christina Morris
New Castle,Delaware
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner graduate with a solid academic foundation and hands-on clinical experience. Seeking a challenging position where I can apply my abilities, knowledge, skills, and passion for patient-centered care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Delaware Psychiatric Center
New Castle, DE
03.1998 - Current
- Provide and evaluate direct nursing care
- Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans
- Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs
- Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team
- Prepare and submit records, reports, and evaluations.
Registered Nurse
Gaudenzia Pregnant and Parenting Women
04.2022 - Current
- Provide high-intensity residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women, along with Medical Assistant Treatment (MAT) services
- Perform initial nursing assessment for clients
- Ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment
- Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings
- Develop and implement health seminars, including, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc
- Arrange appropriate appointments with healthcare providers to secure complete physicals, psychiatric appointments, required health screenings, and supplemental tests.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
University of Delaware
09.2020 - Current
- Provide a supportive learning environment
- Collaborate effectively with the healthcare partner and its staff
- Provide adequate guidance for students in the clinical setting related to professionalism, practice, and research
- Selects and organizes learning activities which facilitate the student’s attainment of the course objectives
- Provide feedback on student progress to supervisory personnel.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Delaware
Newark, DE08-2023
MSN/MSM Dual Degree - Healthcare Leadership
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment and diagnosis
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) ability
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Cultural competence and patient advocacy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Improvement
- Time Management
Clinical Experience
Delaware Psychiatric Center, Acute Inpatient Unit – 1901 N. Dupont Hwy New Castle, DE
19720
• Completed 168 hours of clinical experience providing nursing care to patients with assisted mental health nurses and psychiatrics in interviewing and evaluating patients. Practiced therapeutic communication with individuals having various mental illnesses. Conducted intake assessments.
Serene Minds, Outpatient Mental Health Services - 410 Foulk Rd Ste 102, Wilmington, DE 19803
• Psychiatric Rotation (544hrs). Worked alongside two Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. Practiced therapeutic communication with individuals having various mental illnesses. Conducted intake assessments. Providing patient and family consultation around medications and other clinical concerns. Learned about nursing leadership, management, and healthcare policy.
University Of Delaware Collegiate Emergency Medical Care Unit, Community Health – 413 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716
• Administrator of implementing an evidence-based Mental Health First Aid educational program for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) (112 hrs.)
Sean House, Mental Health Save Haven - Community Health- 36 W. Main St., Newark, DE, 19711
• Participated in a project for Sean's House, a mental health peer support center, through the peer support program. Giving young individuals (and/or their respective families) in need of mental health services support, guidance, referrals, education, coordination of care, and/or mentorship. Provided assistance to all members of Sean’s House (staff, peers, volunteers, and teachers). Contributed to improving patient care outcomes (locally) within the mental health community. (224 hrs.)
Certification
· Certified Therapeutic Options Instructor
· AHA CPR Certified
· Limited Lay Administration of Medication (LLAM) Instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gaudenzia Pregnant and Parenting Women
04.2022 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
University of Delaware
09.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Delaware Psychiatric Center
03.1998 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Delaware
MSN/MSM Dual Degree - Healthcare Leadership
Wilmington University
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