Christine Morris
Yardley,PA
Summary
- Solid background with diverse nursing experience in critical care, telemetry, medical surgical and ASC setting
- Work performance consistently exceeds expectations based on annual employee performance reviews
- Committed to improving process and outcomes evidenced by participation in various committees
- Organized and dependable team member with a positive outlook and willingness to take on responsibilities to meet company goals
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Endoscopy Center At St. Mary
Langhorne, PA
12.2017 - Current
- Provide safe and individualized nursing care to patients during preoperative and postoperative period for high volume 12 bed ASC setting
- Intervene appropriately and effectively in emergency situations
- Provide patient and family education
- Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives
- Communicate effectively with other members of healthcare team
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
09.2000 - 05.2021
- Provided advanced nursing care for critically ill patients in 24 bed Critical Care/Trauma unit
- Monitored specialty equipment including Swan-Ganz catheters, IABP, SVO2 monitors, arterial lines, chest tubes, ventilators, ventriculostomy, VAC wound device and IAP monitoring kits
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care and achieve patient goals
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues and responded in a effective and timely manner
- Educated patients and families about disease process and treatment plan
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training to maintain skills and implement evidence based nursing practices
- Served as member of several unit based committees including Education Committee, MRSA Committee and Beacon Award Committee
- Mentored new employees
- CCRN certified
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit/Telemetry
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
10.1997 - 09.2000
- Provided individualized nursing care to patients in 27 bed Medical Surgical Unit
- Administered medications and treatments safely based on physician orders
- Provided education to patient and families about illness and treatment plan
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care
- Precepted new employees
- Participated in hospital based and unit based committees including Patient Satisfaction Task Force and Employee Education Task Force
- Developed organization layout for unit Pyxsis system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.1997
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Endoscopy Center At St. Mary
12.2017 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
09.2000 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit/Telemetry
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
10.1997 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University