Donna Morgan
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic Cardiac Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St Elizabeth Healthcare Hospital, skilled in advanced cardiac life support and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and mentoring nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes optimal care delivery. Committed to continuous professional development and effective emergency response.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Healthcare Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Mentored new nursing staff in best practices for cardiac care, contributing to excellent teamwork and improved unit performance overall.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during medical emergencies, effectively managing critical situations to save lives.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and medication management to promote long-term heart health.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues and attending physicians, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care delivery.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Leveraged nursing process to individualize patient care in health care setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and attentive nursing care.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Facilitated smoother post-operative care transitions, coordinating with nursing and rehabilitation teams.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor to new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the specialized field of correctional nursing.
- Supervised team of 8 Nurses and 4 clinical nursing assistants.
- Utilized Epic, Cerner, Medi-tech Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated nursing care with pre-operative team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in medical telemetry nursing and offering support during orientation periods.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during clinical rotations, enhancing their knowledge base in critical care nursing practice.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in critical care nursing and policy adherence.
- Expanded knowledge of emergency nursing procedures through continuous professional development activities.
- Served as a resource for nursing students and new hires while promoting a culture of learning within the nursing team.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Southern NH Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Lakes Region General Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues and attending physicians, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care delivery.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Telemetry RN
Parkland Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating appropriate interventions as per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
- Enhanced patient care by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of telemetry patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH05-2005
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- NIHSS Certified
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Nursing mentorship
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Vascular Access
- Problem-solving abilities
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Diabetes management
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkFull TimeImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsTimeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Healthcare Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Southern NH Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2023
Telemetry RN
Parkland Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Lakes Region General Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manchester Community College
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