Katherine Morgenstern
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Panama City Beach,PA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in burn and trauma care. Proficient in airway management and monitoring patient conditions, committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes in critical situations.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to identify critical changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications accurately, monitoring patient responses for adverse effects.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered emergency care to trauma patients, ensuring stabilization and preparation for surgical intervention.
- Performed specialized burn wound care, including complex dressing changes, wound assessments, debridement support, and application of advanced wound care products while promoting healing and infection prevention.
Medical Assistant
3 Years 11 Months- Assisted with patient intake, documentation, scribing, specimen collection, and ensuring accurate data entry into electronic health records.
- Accurately entered and verified specimen coding information within healthcare information systems to support proper billing, insurance claims processing, and regulatory compliance.
- Administered patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing patient wait times.
Patient Care Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, specimen collection, enhancing overall workflow efficiency, adapting to new work environments as a float.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Maintained sanitary conditions in patient care areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Led initiatives to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers, improving satisfaction ratings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- cum laude graduate
- ABSN FACT-1 Program
- Capstone: Intermediate Surgical Intensive Care Unit, 108 hours
- 600+ hours of clinical experience OBGYN, med surg, headache unit, critical care
No Degree - Biomedical Sciences
- Relevant Coursework: Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, & Histology
Bachelor of Science - Biology
- Relevant Coursework: Bioinformatics, chemistry I-IV, Medical Terminology, Microbiology
- Minor: Holistic Health
- Concentration: Pre-medicine
- Zeta Tau Alpha Member
- Elected Team Captain of Stockton University Gymnastics
- Study Abroad: Florence University of the Arts Fall 2019, relevant coursework: social psychology, Mediterranean nutrition, communicating in Italian.
- Research Project: Characterization of Yeast Mutants during Meiosis, Dr. Michael Law
Skills
Medication administration
Central line care
Direct patient care
Emergency & Trauma care
Airway care
IV placement
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Burn Certification
- Trauma Certification
Interests
Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations.
Cooking & Baking
Medical Research
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
06.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Medical Assistant
Dr. John Trzesniowski
06.2019 - 05.2023Read More
Patient Care Technician
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2020Read More
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
No Degree from Biomedical Sciences
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Stockton University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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