Keonisha Morrison
Gretna,LA
Summary
Attentive RN excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of a larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
Gretna, LA
06.2024 - 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.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Advantage Nurse Staffing
New Orleans, LA
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Lpn
Children’s hospital
New Orleans, LA
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, recording and monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens and interpreting lab results.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
PCT
Ochsner Health System
New Orleans, LA
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
- Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, documenting patient observations.
- Coordinated patient care needs with the healthcare team and provided assistance with activities of daily living.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Education
Associate Of Science Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.2024
LPN Diploma - Nursinf
Delta College
Slidell, LA2017
PCT - Nursing
Kenner Health Care Training Institute
Kenner, LA2012
Skills
- Excellent with kids
- Colostomy care
- Urology
- Drug administration trained
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Medical device products and services
- Body mechanics competency
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Strategic planning
- Vascular care understanding
- Seizure management
- Patient and family focused
- Setting appointments
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Charting
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
- Patient-oriented
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Self-discipline
- Clinical issues understanding
Timeline
Registered Nurse
United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Advantage Nurse Staffing
04.2022 - 01.2024
Lpn
Children’s hospital
07.2017 - 06.2021
PCT
Ochsner Health System
08.2012 - 10.2015
Associate Of Science Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
LPN Diploma - Nursinf
Delta College
PCT - Nursing
Kenner Health Care Training Institute