Cindy Morgan
Estes Park,Colorado
Summary
- Highly skilled and experienced, patient-centered perioperative nurse.
- Consistently providing compassionate and high-quality care to patients, including: bedside manner, patient advocacy, and patient education.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with colleagues, and works cohesively in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking ability to make quick and sound decisions, while anticipating and responding to changes in patient condition.
- Strong commitment to ethical nursing practice, patient confidentiality, while maintaining professional boundaries.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAC/PACU Registered Nurse
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
Loveland , CO
2021.06 - Current
- Demonstrates expertise in pre-operative assessment by conducting physical evaluations, and reviewing medical history, to ensure patients are prepared for surgery both physically and emotionally.
- Delivers exceptional post-operative care to patients by monitoring vital signs, while managing pain effectively, to prevent complications such as: nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Provides optimal care, support and life-saving interventions by responding to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Provides continuous comprehensive education to patients and families regarding post-operative care practices to promote understanding of self-care.
- Excels in a team-based environment alongside: surgeons, anesthesiologists, OR nurses, and other perioperative personnel to promote patient safety.
- Initiates clear communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and the surgical team to encourage effective coordination of patient care.
- Consistently updates records to maintain accuracy of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and standards of practice to be accountable for cares completed.
- Utilizes nursing best practices and clinical judgment to asses patients' progress, by implementing necessary interventions or treatments to achieve desired outcomes.
- Displays strong understanding of regulatory standards and guidelines for perioperative nursing practice, including: infection control protocols, patient safety initiatives, and compliance with accrediting bodies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO2001-05
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO1997-05
Skills
- Exemplifies detailed analytical and critical thinking proficiency.
- Demonstrates time management skills, task prioritization, adaptability and flexibility.
- Embodies leadership ability with: reliability, honesty, and trustworthiness.
- Effectively manages patient airways and pain through: patient assessment, treatment planning, education and advocacy of direct care.
- Represents professionalism with compassionate care.
- Evaluates unit needs and troubleshoots when necessary, while multitasking, and problem-solving effectively.
- Communicates clearly with interdisciplinary team while confidently building positive relationships and utilizing resources.
- Utilizes evidenced-based ERAS in perioperative services.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certificate - February 2024
- Adult Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate - February 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate - March 2023
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certificate - May 2024
Timeline
SAC/PACU Registered Nurse
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
2021.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
- Basic Life Support Certificate - February 2024
- Adult Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate - February 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate - March 2023
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certificate - May 2024
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