Jennifer Morse
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital, excelling in critical care and emergency response. Expert in medication administration and patient assessments, coupled with exceptional clinical judgment. Enhanced patient outcomes and team efficiency through effective mentorship and innovative care strategies. Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 9 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ERQuickCare
06.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage processes and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated closely with physicians to develop individualized care plans for patients, optimizing outcomes and streamlining treatment processes.
- Enhanced team cohesion by establishing open lines of communication among staff members, promoting collaboration, and encouraging constructive feedback from all team members.
- Mentored new nurses in the emergency department, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge of hospital protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners such as EMS providers or other healthcare facilities to improve coordination during patient transfers or shared resources situations.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels, equipment needs, and supply inventory in the emergency department.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, providing leadership during critical incidents and medical emergencies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05.2013
High School Diploma -
Good Counsel High School
Chicago, IL1989
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- IV setup
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency Response
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ERQuickCare
06.2021 - Current
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McHenry County College
High School Diploma -
Good Counsel High School