Dawn Liann Morris
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical training in primary care, health promotion, and chronic disease management across the lifespan. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, evidence-based diagnosis and treatment, and collaborative care coordination. Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, patient education skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-conscious, and patient-centered care. Dedicated to fostering a strong educational foundation for novice nurses through mentorship, clinical guidance, and the promotion of evidence-based practice, supporting the development of confident, knowledgeable, and competent nursing professionals. Eager to contribute to a supportive healthcare team while continuing to grow clinical and educational expertise in a dynamic practice setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hillsborough Community College - Dale Mabry Campus
Tampa, Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted hands-on training sessions to enhance student skills and confidence.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Organized clinical rotations to ensure comprehensive exposure to various healthcare settings.
- Implemented simulation exercises to prepare students for real-world clinical situations.
- Mentored students to help them develop their clinical skillset.
- Instructed students on proper safety protocols when handling medical equipment.
- Monitored student attendance records for accuracy and compliance with school policy.
- Developed and implemented new teaching strategies for students in the clinical setting.
- Provided feedback on student's progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Supervised students during hands-on training sessions in the lab setting.
Registered Nurse- PACU
Brandon Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Provided post-anesthesia care to patients following surgical procedures, monitoring their condition and responding to any changes.
- Assessed patient pain levels using appropriate tools such as Numeric Rating Scale or Visual Analog Scale.
- Administered pain medications via intravenous or oral routes according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs of patients recovering from anesthesia and took corrective action when necessary.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthetics and monitored respiratory rate, blood pressure and pulse oximetry readings during surgeries.
Educator
Youth Opportunity Center
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with staff to design programs promoting youth development and empowerment.
- Provided individualized support to students facing academic or personal challenges.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse-PACU
Saint Thomas Midtown/USPI
Nashville, TN
03.2015 - 06.2019
- Assessed and ensured the safest pre-op and PACU/recovery phases for the patient in related to surgical care.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Cared for patients recovering from Neruo and Orthopedic procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Registered Nurse-MSICU
Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Utilized nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients.
- Demonstrated ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
- Performed in specific roles such as resource nurse and admission/discharge nurse as assigned.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Registered Nurse-Dialysis
DCI, Inc.
Nashville, TN
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Provided emotional support for patients who are struggling with their diagnosis.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by administering advanced life support procedures as needed.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University School Of Nursing
Addison, IL02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nasvhille, TN 05-2012
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment across the lifespan
- Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment planning
- Management of common acute and chronic conditions
- Preventive care, health maintenance, and screenings
- Medication prescribing and pharmacologic management
- Interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Patient education and shared decision-making
- Chronic disease management (HTN, DM, asthma, COPD)
- Women’s health and men’s preventive care
- Pediatric and adolescent health assessments
- Health promotion and lifestyle counseling
- Documentation and EHR proficiency
- Interprofessional collaboration and care coordination
- Cost-conscious and patient-centered care
- Cultural competence and trauma-informed care
- Time management and clinical prioritization
- Teaching strategies
- Learning assessment
- Simulation training
- Student advising
- Mentoring
- Student evaluation
- Supervising students
References
References available upon request
Certification
Compact Florida Nursing License
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hillsborough Community College - Dale Mabry Campus
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- PACU
Brandon Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Educator
Youth Opportunity Center
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Southern Hills Medical Center
08.2016 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse-PACU
Saint Thomas Midtown/USPI
03.2015 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse-MSICU
Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center
03.2013 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse-Dialysis
DCI, Inc.
11.2012 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University School Of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University