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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Heather Morgan

Maysville,KY

Summary

 Nursing House Supervisor with more than 12 years of direct patient care experience. Focused on team coordination and leadership to provide exceptional patient and family support.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood
05.2006 - 07.2009
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Led CNA training program and conducted classes for prospective CNAs. Oversaw the training of 50 students annually.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
  • Participated in clinical team conferences to discuss patient progress, issues and needs.
  • Worked closely with other medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Communicated with the patient and his or her family regarding care, tests and medications so that they were well-informed.
  • Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the ICU.

Registered Nurse, Labor and delivery

Baptist Health Lexington
07.2009 - 12.2013
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of laboring, delivering and neonatal patients.
  • Provided patient diagnoses under strict time constraints.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Transported patients to and from different departments.
  • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
  • Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Charge nurse

St. Claire HealthCare
12.2013 - 06.2016
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of  laboring, delivering and neonatal  patients.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Charge nurse on Woman's care unit .
  • Scheduled patient admissions for induction.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.

Nursing House Supervisor

St. Claire HealthCare
07.2016 - Current
  • Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image to all staff.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing units.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks and authorized overtime.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.
  • Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction and facility maintenance.
  • Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of a patient.
  • Transported patients to and from different departments.
  • Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Responded to Code Red pages and followed through on disposition of patients.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Education

ADN

Gateway Community and Technical College
Covington, KY
2006

Skills

  • Professional bedside manner
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Culturally-competent care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Supervisory training
  • Critical care experience
  • Labor and Delivery experience
  • Patient-focused care
  • Seasoned nurse
  • Breastfeeding education

Accomplishments

  • Earned “ALPHA CHI” admission based on academic excellance while in pursuit of my BSN. Will graduate January 2019.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in KY, License number 1110811, 2006.
  • BLS - Basic Life Support Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

Timeline

Nursing House Supervisor

St. Claire HealthCare
07.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Charge nurse

St. Claire HealthCare
12.2013 - 06.2016

Registered Nurse, Labor and delivery

Baptist Health Lexington
07.2009 - 12.2013

Registered Nurse, ICU

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood
05.2006 - 07.2009

ADN

Gateway Community and Technical College

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