Christina Morris
Tucson,Az
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Head Practical Nursing Program
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
04.2023 - Current
- Increased department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies.
- Developed strong interdepartmental relationships to improve communication and collaboration across the organization.
- Implemented staff training programs that enhanced skills and increased overall productivity within the department.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
- Evaluated employee performance and implemented improvement plans when necessary, resulting in a more skilled and productive workforce.
- Introduced data-driven decision-making processes that improved strategic planning within the department.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Played a critical role in talent acquisition, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new employees to build a strong, diverse team of professionals.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
RN Lead Instructor
Pima Community College
08.2015 - Current
- Instruct throughout the curriculum in a subject matters and topics
- Intro, Med/Surg, Peds, OB, Critical Care, Trends and Issues in Nursing
- Simulation Building and running of simulation
- Online, D2L, building experience, and Examsoft use for exams
- Clinical coordination of various sites
- Lead final semester course, with course building and supervise 2 faculty in this course
- Coordinate final preceptorship experience
- Helped struggling students with individualized support and tutoring
- Modernized approaches by incorporating iPads and social media
- Promoted inclusivity and collaborative learning through moderated online and in-class discussions
- Developed learning-focused, well-structured environment for students
- Advised students on course selections, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns
- Evaluated student progress periodically, providing regular feedback and counseling to promote improvement.
RN Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Aspen University
09.2019 - Current
- Experience in teaching Pre-Nursing and Nursing courses such as; Microbiology, Bio201, 202, Pathophysiology
- Nursing Courses: NRS491 Community Nursing, NRS494 Nursing Research, NRS495 Health Assessment, Community Nursing
- Subcommittee member for curriculum building and support for pre-nursing
- Create videos for weekly overview and content support for students
- Virtual office hours offered to answer any questions during the course.
RN Faculty Instructor
University of Arizona College of Nursing MEPEN Program
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Implemented and created Simulation throughout the program
- Created content for prelicensure and masters courses for the MEPEN program
- Creation of Online course with D2l, use of Exam Soft
- Coordinate Skills for fundamentals students, and coordination of clinical
- Followed students throughout the program up to graduation
- Mentored and followed student's through clinical and preceptorship.
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2018
- 2001-2010 Worked as a PCT on the Women's Care Unit
- 2010-2018 Accepted RN Role
- Worked as an RN in Med/Surg, Mother/Baby, and with the majority of experience in Pre-Op PACU
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Managed patient flows for unit, handled admissions and processed discharge paperwork
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques
- Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures
- Cared for patients each day, receiving and quickly assessing new patients from operating rooms
- Administered medications with utmost professionalism and safety, carefully calculating and verifying dosages
- Managed follow-up anesthesia care, combining clinical expertise with input from physicians and nursing staff
- Maintained continuity of care through proper charting and shift hand-offs
- Kept physician, surgeon and other clinical staff updated about patient status
- Treated post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and monitored patients for side effects
- Documented patient assessments, vital signs and treatment actions in electronic records
- Helped surgical team with gowning and gloving before procedures
- Assisted with operations by monitoring patient position and vital signs.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing With an Emphasis in Education - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Pheonix, Az10.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Pheonix, Az10.2014
Associate of Science and Nursing - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, Az05.2010
Skills
- Coordination Google Drive
- D2L Building and experience
- Online Course facilitating and Building
- ACLS
- Basic Life Support
- Curriculum Building
- Clinical Judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing staff leadership
- Data Collection
- Precepting/Mentoring
- Experience and proficient in teaching throughout the curriculum
- Acute care expertise
Timeline
Department Head Practical Nursing Program
Pima Community College
04.2023 - Current
RN Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Aspen University
09.2019 - Current
RN Faculty Instructor
University of Arizona College of Nursing MEPEN Program
08.2019 - 08.2020
RN Lead Instructor
Pima Community College
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2018
Masters of Science in Nursing With an Emphasis in Education - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science and Nursing - Nursing
Pima Community College