Claire Morris
Cedar Falls
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist with critical care management expertise. Strong commitment to evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Waterloo
11.2024 - Current
- As an ICU CNS, we merge specialized critical care expertise, interprofessional collaboration, staff development, and evidence-based practice—all focused on optimizing care for the most vulnerable patients while strengthening the ICU team's performance.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
San Diego
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Interested in how different macrosystems operate, I began to travel nurse in order to continue my current nursing privileges as I assess how hospitals all over the country differ in patient care.
NeuroSurgical ICU Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Evaluated nursing care needs and effectiveness for patients in SNICU.
Integrated evidence-based research into practice to enhance clinical decisions.
Provided leadership to nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards.
Promoted a strong work ethic within the team in a high-pressure setting to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Orthopedic Trauma Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Pensacola
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided quality care on the orthopedic trauma floor in collaboration with many surgeons, pre- and post-op, to ensure patient safety and comfort through all procedures.
Surgical Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Embarked on residency program within a surgical, orthopedic, urology, and ophthalmology floor, delivering comprehensive patient care post-surgery
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Allen College
Waterloo, IA08-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Critical care management
- Patient assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Advanced care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
11.2019 - 04.2023
NeuroSurgical ICU Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
12.2017 - 11.2019
Orthopedic Trauma Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
02.2016 - 02.2017
Surgical Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
08.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Science
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Allen College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
University of Northern Iowa