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KENESSIA MORGAN

Summary

Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and long term care settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

PruittHealth
02.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

NURSING EXTERN

PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene daily to 5+ terminally ill patients
  • Provided support to family members and caregivers while monitoring patients' conditions and reporting any changes in patient status to the registered nurse
  • Obtained and recorded vital signs and weight documentation regularly
  • Administered prescribed oral medications according to the written directions of a physician and home care nurse
  • Arranged medical equipment and administered medical procedures while maintaining high-level patient care and service.
  • Followed established departmental guidelines and safety procedures.
  • Performed IV insertions and blood draws under supervision while maintaining aseptic technique and minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.

MONITOR TECHNICIAN

PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Observing and interpreting patients' heart monitors and checking for abnormalities, including irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest
  • Attaching electrodes to patients' bodies and recording electrical impulses from the heart to perform EKGs
  • Using hospital equipment and medical technology to perform various tests on patients' hearts, such as stress tests
  • Recognizing and responding to any abnormal conditions in patients' heartbeats
  • Interpreting test results and reporting any changes in heart readings or EKGs to the Doctor or Nurse in charge of the affected patient
  • Updating patients' records with all readings taken from the heart monitors or EKGs.
  • Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.

CASHIER/COOK/ASST. Manager

ZAXBYS
07.2017 - 03.2021
  • Create an effective work schedule following company standards and local laws
  • Plan and delegate shift assignments including communicating expectations and adjusting as needed
  • Supervise, provide leadership, and coach team members to perform at their highest level of ability and strive to achieve quarterly goals
  • Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld
  • Communicate performance concerns to your General Manager
  • Assist with performance reviews and mentor and develop team members
  • Create and maintain a positive culture and healthy team morale through recognition and leading by example.

Education

DIPLOMA GRADUATE - Practical Nursing

LICENESED PRACTIAL NURSE (LPN), ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Albany, GA
11.2023

PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE - Phlebotomy

FIRST STEP HEALTH AGENCY
Columbus, GA
05.2022

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

WESTOVER HIGH SCHOOL
05.2018

Skills

  • Great communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Care Planning
  • Ability to multi-task
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Certified CPT
  • Ability to read heart rhythms
  • Team Player
  • Venipuncture/Capillary Blood Collection
  • Empathetic Customer Service
  • Telemetry Interpretation
  • Healthcare Software Proficiency
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Evidence-based Protocols

References

  • Charve Taylor, RN, BSN, PPMH, (912)-590-5709
  • Mrs. Robinson, First Step CPT Instructor, (706) 984-9142
  • Onterial Martin, Zaxby's Manager, (229) 603 - 2192

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

PruittHealth
02.2024 - Current

NURSING EXTERN

PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2023 - 01.2024

MONITOR TECHNICIAN

PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2022 - 05.2023

CASHIER/COOK/ASST. Manager

ZAXBYS
07.2017 - 03.2021

DIPLOMA GRADUATE - Practical Nursing

LICENESED PRACTIAL NURSE (LPN), ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE - Phlebotomy

FIRST STEP HEALTH AGENCY

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

WESTOVER HIGH SCHOOL
KENESSIA MORGAN