Lacey Morris
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Charge nurse of a high acuity 24 bed unit.
- Assisted as scrub tech on c-section deliveries when short staffed.
- Floated to high risk antepartum unit when needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Involved in the fetal surgery program and the accreta program and circulated fetal surgeries as well as placental accreta surgeries.
- Recipiant of four Daisy nominations and recipiant of Daisy team award.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Las Colinas
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Charge nurse of LDRP unit with 12 labor beds, 23 postpartum beds, and two triage rooms.
- Circulated c-sections up to three times per day.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Plano
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Travel assignment in Step Down ICU.
- Large variety of patients including cardiac telemetry, dialysis, wound care, patients with CHF, pneumonia, ARDS, cancer, COPD, and a multitude of numerous diseases.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Registered Nurse
Baxter Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Started in ICU step down/telemetry then transitioned to Labor and Delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 11.2013
- Charge nurse of a 30 bed med surg unit.
- Managed patients with many different disease processes including psych, cardiac, cancer, dialysis, wound care, and lung disease.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Hospital
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Charge nurse at a pediatric psych facility over an adolescent male unit.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Waitress
Showboat Branson Belle
04.2005 - 05.2009
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR05.2009
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
Alpena, AR05.2004
Skills
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Mobility Assistance
- Diabetes Management
- Vaccine Administration
- Wound Care
- Chart Updating
- Supply Restocking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Management
- Infant Vitals Monitoring
- Breastfeeding Education
- Medication Administration
- Medical Evaluation
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Care Planning
- Call Triaging
- Maintaining Privacy
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Evaluation
- Physical Assessments
- Women's Health Exams
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Seizure Management
- Newborn Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Postpartum Care
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
RNC-OB
C-EFM
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical City Las Colinas
01.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Medical City Plano
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Baxter Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Hospital
02.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 11.2013
Waitress
Showboat Branson Belle
04.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Arkansas College
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School