Kathryn Morris RN., MSNEd
Drexel Hill,PA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess
Compass group at Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
03.2022 - Current
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area.
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
Hospice Emergency Full Time Night Shift
Seasons hospice thru ARMS staffing
Allentown, PA
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Agency RN
Becker Technical Staffing
Bala Cynwyd, PA
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Performed initial assessments, health histories, physical examinations, and administered medications.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility.
- Administered medication including injections and intravenous therapy in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided emotional support to geriatric patients dealing with chronic illnesses or end of life issues.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while providing direct patient care.
- Utilized appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or lifts to ensure safe transfers for elderly individuals who need assistance moving around.
- Requested tests for patients to have taken at labs in effort to rule out specific medical conditions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Hospice Full Time Emergency Night Shift
Compassionate Care Hospice
Media, PA
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in a home-like setting.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs, pain levels, medications, nutrition and other health related issues.
- Educated family members about end of life care options for the patient.
- Performed physical assessments including wound care, skin integrity checks, catheter changes and care, IV therapy administration and other clinical skills as needed.
- Maintained accurate records on all treatments provided to hospice patients and reported any changes in condition promptly to physician staff.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls regarding symptom management or emergency situations.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was functioning properly before use on a patient.
- Attended continuing education courses related to hospice nursing practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound judgments in order to provide quality end-of-life care for each patient.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA05.2002
Skills
- Data Collection
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Chart Updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Collecting Vitals
- Taking Vitals
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Assessments
- IV Setup
- Call Triaging
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- SBAR Communication
Certification
- CPR and ACLS are current until 11/2025
Timeline
Hostess
Compass group at Longwood Gardens
03.2022 - Current
Hospice Emergency Full Time Night Shift
Seasons hospice thru ARMS staffing
02.2020 - 02.2022
Agency RN
Becker Technical Staffing
12.2018 - 02.2020
Hospice Full Time Emergency Night Shift
Compassionate Care Hospice
02.2016 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
- CPR and ACLS are current until 11/2025
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