Jessica Morgan

Served as a primary nurse and frequent charge nurse in an Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Unit (PCU), providing advanced care for high-acuity patients requiring closer monitoring than traditional med-surg.

Managed patient flow including admissions, transfers, discharges, and floor coordination while maintaining a full patient assignment.

Provided specialized care for trauma, cardiac, neurological, and vascular patients. Managed patients with STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiac drips, heparin infusions, and insulin drips. Supported bedside procedures including chest tube insertions and closely monitored patients with sepsis protocols, CIWA management, and seizure precautions.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize critically ill patients, initiate early interventions, and deliver safe, evidence-based care. Strengthened leadership, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment requiring rapid responses and continuous patient evaluation.

Completed a short-term travel contract at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, providing nursing care to patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgeries, traumatic injuries, and complex medical conditions. Supported patients through recovery and rehabilitation, focusing on restoring independence, mobility, and quality of life.

Independently performed all lab work collection, including blood draws and specimen collection, to support timely diagnostics and treatment planning.

Delivered wound care, medication administration, pain management, and fall prevention interventions.

Collaborated with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy teams to implement individualized rehabilitation and discharge plans.

Educated patients and families on disease management, mobility training, and home care needs while ensuring safe transitions of care. Adapted quickly to new environments and charting systems, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and strong teamwork skills while delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Served as a charge nurse on a dual Medical-Surgical and Neuro unit, managing floor operations including admissions, transfers, discharges, and staff coordination - all while maintaining a full patient assignment. Provided direct patient care and unit leadership, ensuring patient safety and team efficiency in a high-acuity environment.

On the Medical-Surgical unit, delivered specialized care for post-operative patients including new tracheostomies, gastrointestinal surgeries, and urology procedures. Managed PCA pumps for effective pain control, implemented early interventions for sepsis, and closely monitored for post-op complications.

On the Neuro unit, cared for patients with acute neurological needs including continuous EEG monitoring, seizure management, and stroke care with NIH Stroke Scale assessments. Provided postoperative care for patients undergoing craniotomies, burr holes, and cancer-related treatments.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, educate families, and maintain a focus on patient-centered, evidence-based practice.

Strengthened leadership, prioritization, and decision-making skills through frequent charge nurse responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.

• Provided specialized care for trauma, cardiac, neuro, and vascular patients in a PCU setting.
• Managed cardiac drips, sepsis protocols, CIWA, and rapid response interventions.
• Coordinated patient care and transitions in a high-acuity environment requiring critical decision-making.

• Delivered post-operative care for surgical and neurological patients, managing tracheostomies, PCA pumps, and EEG monitoring.
• Monitored stroke, seizure, and cancer-related treatments while maintaining safety in a dual-unit environment.

Served as a travel nurse on a COVID-19 step-down/ PCU unit, delivering critical care to high-acuity patients during an unprecedented time in healthcare.

Adapted quickly to new hospitals, teams, and workflows while proficiently using Cerner EHR for documentation and care coordination.

Cared for patients requiring advanced respiratory support including BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, prone positioning, and high-frequency chest wall oscillation.

Skilled in cardiac and respiratory monitoring, titration of cardiac drips, and interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs). Managed complex cases including chest tube care, multi-organ involvement, and patients with high respiratory needs.

Collaborated with respiratory therapy, critical care teams, and palliative specialists to provide both aggressive interventions and compassionate end-of-life support. Offered emotional support and clear communication to patients and families navigating fear, isolation, and uncertainty throughout the pandemic. Strengthened adaptability, resilience, and rapid decision-making while maintaining patient safety and strict adherence to PPE protocols.

Provided specialized nursing care for urology and gastrointestinal surgical patients, as well as oncology patients requiring chemotherapy washout aftercare.

Skilled in TPN administration, drain management, and advanced wound care including wound vac therapy and complex surgical wound healing.

Collaborated closely with oncology, surgical, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans and reinforce patient and family education on recovery, nutrition, and safety. Proficient in central line management, and high-risk medication administration.

Strengthened critical thinking, prioritization, and time management while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, high-acuity med-surg environment.

Provided high-acuity care for critically ill medical, surgical, trauma, and neuro patients in a fast-paced intensive care environment. Developed strong foundational skills in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive drips for unstable patients. Gained hands-on experience managing patients requiring CRRT, chest tubes, and advanced cardiac monitoring.

Participated as part of the hospital Code Team, responding to cardiac and respiratory arrests with efficient assessment and intervention. Collaborated closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care for patients with sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.

Demonstrated adaptability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills while transitioning from orientation into independent critical care nursing practice.