MARTIN MORGAN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow- through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse-RN, Progressive Care
Lovelace Heart Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Delivered well-rounded care by incorporating behavior modeling and culturally specific approaches.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Medical Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Assess and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Help physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Complete daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Conduct continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Support timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
- Accurately document treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Patient Care, Registered Nurse
Genesis
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Patient monitoring
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Coordinating referrals
- Medication and IV administration
- Infectious disease control
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Tracheostomy care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Long-Term Care
- Seizure management
- Diabetes management
- Patient care planning
- Administer medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Supervise nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Registered Nurse/LPN
Santa Fe Care Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2019
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Disease Processes
- PICC Lines
- Respiratory Failure
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Additional Information
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society CPR certified through American Heart Association Compact State Registered Nurse, License number 53448 Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS Certification, BCA Certificate, Education and Training Activities and Honors Certifications.
Timeline
Travel Nurse-RN, Progressive Care
Lovelace Heart Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Medical Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Care, Registered Nurse
Genesis
08.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse/LPN
Santa Fe Care Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
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