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Dorothy R Morrison

Mountain Home,AR

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience in chronic care management at Boston Mountain Rural Healthcare. Excelled in mentorship, demonstrating empathy in communication, and making sound clinical decisions. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and fostering family support education. Skilled in critical care and coordinating patient care across diverse settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Chronic Care Manager

Boston Mountain Rural Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for 260 patients.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to provide quality care..
  • Responded to emergencies and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
  • Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options, and health care services to better manage conditions.
  • Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
  • Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.

Registered Nurse, Clinical Instructor

Arkansas State University
08.2016 - 08.2024
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to educate nursing students in the clinical setting and evaluate competency.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
  • Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
  • Provide clinical instruction to 8-13 nursing students in clinical settings on Med-Surg, ICU, Obstetrics, Behavioral Health and Acute Rehab floors.

Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse

Hiram Shaddox Health and Rehab
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals in geriatric medicine.
  • Implemented care plans for 45 patients' treatment after assessing the physician medical regimens.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Baxter Health
12.2015 - 07.2020
  • Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
  • Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
  • Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines for two patients.
  • Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
  • Fostered a caring, compassionate, and respectful care environment by treating every patient professionally.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Educaiton

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL
06.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12.2015

Skills

  • Mentorship in Clinical Settings
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Empathy in Communication
  • Effective Autonomous Decision-Making
  • Family Support Education
  • Ongoing Patient Care Coordination
  • Sound Clinical Decision-Making
  • Adherence to Medical Ethical Standards

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Chronic Care Manager

Boston Mountain Rural Healthcare
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse

Hiram Shaddox Health and Rehab
06.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse, Clinical Instructor

Arkansas State University
08.2016 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Baxter Health
12.2015 - 07.2020

Master of Science - Nursing Educaiton

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Arkansas State University

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