Erica Morrison

• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.