CHRISTINE MORROW
Olalla,WA
Summary
Nurse bringing hands-on experience in high-volume triage, acuity-based prioritization, medication administration, IV therapy, and care coordination. Applies focused assessment, timely escalation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support safe interventions, discharge teaching, and continuity of care. Completed an emergency department preceptorship that strengthened readiness for rapid-response nursing practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Capstone / Preceptorship
MultiCare Bremerton Freestanding ED
Bremerton, WA
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Prioritized and continually reevaluated care based on acuity, performing comprehensive nursing assessments and recognizing time-sensitive or life-threatening changes in condition to ensure timely interventions.
- Administer medications and IV therapies, monitor treatment response, and communicate changes promptly with emergency physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate patient-centered care with providers, respiratory therapy, laboratory, radiology, and nursing team members while providing diagnosis, treatment, medication, and discharge education.
- Completed 160 hours of practical experience, enhancing nursing skills and applying knowledge in real-world emergency department scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Renton, WA
12.2019 - 05.2026
- Provided high-volume telehealth triage and symptom assessment, identified urgent clinical concerns, prioritized next steps, and coordinated timely care with providers and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Supported chronic disease management and continuity of care through medication review, patient education, follow-up coordination, and accurate Epic documentation to improve patient adherence and health management.
- Utilized clinical judgment, structured communication, and patient advocacy to address barriers, escalate changes in condition, and promote safe, efficient care, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Fresno, CA
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided ambulatory nursing support, coordinated clinical workflows, administered medications, reinforced care plans, and articulated patient needs to providers.
- Administered medications following Kaiser Permanente clinic protocols.
- Measured and recorded vital signs for patient monitoring. and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient assessments in Kaiser Permanente electronic health records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaweah Urgent Care
Visalia, CA
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided care for acute illnesses and injuries through focused assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, catheterization, specimen collection, and patient education to enhance patient recovery.
- Administered medications and injections following provider orders and clinic protocols.
- Monitored Kaiser Permanente members’ vital signs and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Streamlined clinical flow and ensured accurate documentation while adapting to rapidly changing patient volumes and priorities, contributing to improved patient care.
- Collected patient histories and prepared members for examinations and procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kings Nursing & Rehabilitation
, California
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored residents for changes in physical and behavioral status, administered medications and treatments, documented clinical findings, and communicated significant changes to RN and provider to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections following Kaiser Permanente clinical protocols and physician orders.
- Supported Kaiser Permanente care teams with direct patient care and vital sign monitoring.
- Enhanced comfort, safety, and infection prevention through individualized care in collaboration with nursing assistants and interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented assessments and treatments in Kaiser Permanente electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olympic College VLBSN Program
Bremerton, WA08-2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12-2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05-2001
Skills
- Patient education
- Acuity prioritization
- Deterioration recognition
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Oxygen monitoring
- Crisis management
- Disease management
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Responsive care
- Patient education
- EMR documentation
- Rapid decision-making
- Triage assessment
Personal Information
Title: EMERGENCY & ACUTE CARE-FOCUSED NURSE
Certification
- MSL RN.RN 70173
- BLS/CPR, Current 2026
- NIH Stroke Scale, Current 2026
- ACLS Current 2026
- IV Therapy Certification
Additional Clinical Rotations
- Medical-Surgical, St. Anthony Medical Center — 160 hours | Critical Care / Emergency Department, St. Anthony Medical Center — 48 hours
- Labor & Delivery, St. Michael Medical Center — 40 hours | Behavioral Health, Kitsap Mental Health Services — 60 hours
- Community Health, North Kitsap Fishline — 60 hours | Leadership, St. Michael Medical Center — 40 hours | Pediatrics, school nursing / Naval Hospital setting
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY HEALTH
- Population Health: Analyzed epidemiologic and demographic data, identified health disparities and social determinants of health, and developed culturally appropriate health-promotion interventions with a community partner.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Formulated focused clinical questions; searched PubMed and CINAHL; critically appraised quantitative and qualitative research; and synthesized evidence to support nursing practice.
- Case Management: Applied discharge planning, utilization management, transitional care, care coordination, ethical and regulatory considerations, and patient advocacy to complex acute-care scenarios.
- Leadership: Strengthened delegation, conflict resolution, quality improvement, systems thinking, professional accountability, and team communication competencies.
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude
Timeline
Emergency Department Capstone / Preceptorship
MultiCare Bremerton Freestanding ED
07.2026 - 08.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2019 - 05.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2019 - 12.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaweah Urgent Care
07.2018 - 02.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kings Nursing & Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olympic College VLBSN Program
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program -
Bakersfield College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bakersfield College