Jennifer Dawn Morris
North Dinwiddie,VA
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients in fast-paced healthcare environments. Ensures optimal patient outcomes through effective teamwork and collaboration. Strong communication skills and sound clinical judgment facilitate seamless interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing both the quality of patient care and operational efficiency. A robust background in patient care and medical support underscores a commitment to high-quality service, with proven adaptability to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, combined with a reputation for reliability and compassionate care, positions as a valuable asset to any healthcare team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Richmond, VA
03.2019 - Current
- Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques to identify lethal cardiac dysrhythmias, ensuring prompt and effective patient care.
- Fostered collaboration among interdisciplinary ICU team members to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Performed specimen collection procedures to support reliable laboratory diagnostics and enhance patient care.
- Monitored and reported on patient behaviors and conditions to clinical supervisors, ensuring timely and accurate information for critical decisions.
- Established and maintained interdisciplinary relationships to enhance tailored care strategies, ensuring comprehensive documentation of patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Performed ongoing assessments of cardiac and respiratory functions to enhance ventilatory support adjustments and medication management.
- Delivered comprehensive education to patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans and medication protocols to enhance understanding of side effects and effective management techniques.
- Oversaw complex medication protocols and evaluated patient responses to guarantee optimal care in critical environments.
Registered Nurse
Richmond VA Medical Center - Float Pull Critical Care
Richmond, VA
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Provide direct and indirect nursing care to residents and families in the Acute Care Units (Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Medical Surgical Services), Polytrauma Units, Community Living Center (CLC), Palliative Care/Hospice, and the Emergency Department.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to the age-related needs and specific care of the patients served in the assigned area of practice.
- Managed patient admission, pre-procedure, post-procedure, and bedside care to ensure seamless transitions and comprehensive support.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage holistic patient-centered care as directed by the patient’s medical and surgical needs.
- Monitored cardiac telemetry, performed advanced vascular access care, facilitated homecare referrals, recognized and supported suicide prevention initiatives, and adhered to isolation precautions and infection control guidelines.
- Proficient at time management, priority setting, assessment and urgent intervention essential to the assigned area of practice.
- Integrated evidence-based best practices and participated in high reliability organization (HRO) and professional governance initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
- Demonstrate professional communication and conduct in all areas of assigned patient care and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Petersburg, VA
06.2011 - 07.2018
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Partnered with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans, documenting patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Equipped patients with education and resources to promote speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center - Cardiac/Telemetry
Petersburg, VA
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Delivered direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined subsequent treatment plans.
- Operated specialized equipment to accurately track and monitor patients' vital signs.
- Conducted hourly patient rounds to monitor safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to strategize, implement, and optimize treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and hospital regulations to uphold patient safety standards.
- Maintained detailed documentation of nursing assessments, highlighting treatment medications, IV administration, discharge instructions, and necessary follow-up care.
- Delivered targeted information to patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management to support informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2020
Diploma - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center
Colonial Heights, VA08-2008
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Business and Economics
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12-2003
Associate in Science - Math, And Science
Richard Bland College
Petersburg, VA05-2001
Skills
- Acute Cardiac and Respiratory Management
- Medication administration
- Chronic condition management
- Collaborative care planning
- Patient assessment
- Patient safety protocols
- Health prevention strategies
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV therapy administration
- Health information data entry
Certification
- License to Practice Registered Nurse Multi-State Privilege #0001215807
- Basic Life Support Expires in August 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Expires in August 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center - Medical Intensive Care Unit
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Richmond VA Medical Center - Float Pull Critical Care
07.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center - Medical Intensive Care Unit
06.2011 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center - Cardiac/Telemetry
01.2009 - 06.2011
Associate in Science - Math, And Science
Richard Bland College
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Business and Economics
Virginia State University
Diploma - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University