Lisa Morris
FARGO,ND
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sanford Medical Center
5225 23rd Ave , S , ND, 58104
12.2022 - Current
- Delegated RN working for almost 2 years,Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches effectively.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Retirement Living, CNA
4255 30TH Ave, Fargo, ND 58104
02.2017 - 11.2022
- Worked for five years assisting patients in activities of daily living of both long-term and acute care.
- Helped patients with care tasks such as bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing and assisted them in feeding.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Hospital Of Fargo
Fargo, ND 5225 23rd Ave S
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported needs of 6-7 residents under long-term care
Patient Care Assistant
JFK Hospital
Monrovia, Liberia
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted professional practitioners in giving client-centered care to various patients. Assisted patients in bathing, dressing, and eating. Ambulatory assistive services to patients with difficulty in mobility. Recording patient's vitals like temperature, blood pressure, respiration rate, and PO.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fargo, ND07.2022
BBA - Accounting
African Methodist Episcopal University
Monrovia, Liberia07.2013
High School Diploma -
JJ Ross Memory High School
Monrovia , Liberia07.2003
Skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills Two years of administrative clerical assistance Strong technical skills with
- Precision in taking tasks Excellent experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Implementation
- Inpatient Care
- Reliable Team Player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Medical Assessment
- Precepting
- Critical Care
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Administering Immunizations
- NIHSS/Stroke Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sanford Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Hospital Of Fargo
06.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Retirement Living, CNA
02.2017 - 11.2022
Patient Care Assistant
JFK Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
BBA - Accounting
African Methodist Episcopal University
High School Diploma -
JJ Ross Memory High School