Morgan Abbate
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 8+ years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick implementation of care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic about teamwork, committees and adding to the positive work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric
Lurie Children’s Hospital
03.2016
- Assist with specialized care of infants, children and adolescents
- Performed bathing, changing, vital assessment, and safety checks
- Assisted skilled nurses, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vascular access team, respiratory therapy and dietary specialist in the care of patients
- Provided active-listening and positive feedback to family and staff.
Critical Care Staff Nurse – Registered Nurse
RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Neuro/Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- 4+ years experience with direct bedside care in a high census ICU
- Hypothermia trained, CRRT trained, NIHSS stroke certified nurse
- Specialize in stroke, management of multifactorial specialty needs of critically ill patients with an inability to perform basic communication functions
- Clinically trained to assess patients post neurosurgical interventions, acute CVA, TPA administration certified
- Specialized in severely septic, intubated, patients on multiple blood pressure support medications, sedation, and antibiotic administration
- Wound care educator for MICU
- Qualified to care for patients on balloon pump, dialysis and EVD/ESD
- Worked with many COVID positive patients- successfully extubated, recovered and discharged
- Provided patient education, discharge instructions, complete charting, worked well with staff, received and handed-off report effectively and worked efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal treatment strategies and continuity of care.
Live-In Caregiver
Private Duty
05.2004 - 05.2010
- Enhanced clients quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured safety and well-being of clients through rigorous health monitoring and medication administration.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Promoted clients physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Gift Of Hope
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Enhanced organ recovery success rates by implementing efficient and streamlined coordination processes.
- Optimized communication between medical professionals, donor families, and recipient teams for successful organ transplantations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and ethical standards through diligent documentation and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary hospital staff to provide timely information on potential donors, resulting in increased donation opportunities.
- Utilized advanced medical knowledge to assess donor eligibility, ensuring organs were suitable for transplantation.
- Managed complex cases effectively while balancing multiple priorities under high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal outcomes for recipients and donor families alike.
- Facilitated open communication among all parties involved in the organ recovery process, promoting a seamless experience from initial referral through transplantation surgery completion.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare-Northwestern Medical Center
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Adapted to efficiently and effectively become a team member through an agency role within the staff.
- Developed new skills through growth of opportunities with differing patient populations, such as transplant and ECMO patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare-Northwestern Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Triage-University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Developed experience with Level I trauma patients within the rural environment.
- Experienced growth with new equipment, varying procedural differences and staff development techniques.
- Provided compassionate care through experienced nursing assessments, integrated and advocated the flow of medical information from patients and family members with the medical teams.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare-Stroger Hospital, Cook County
05.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Infusion Nurse
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, and documentation of vital signs and symptoms.
- Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
- Facilitated positive patient experiences through effective communication and education on medication side effects and post-treatment care.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and their caregivers by providing empathetic support, education on self-care strategies, and addressing concerns throughout the course of treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Resurrection University
Chicago, IL12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wright College, City College of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2014
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Oakton Community College
Skokie, IL12.2003
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Documentation-proficient in EPIC, Cerner and Meditech
- Evidence-based medicine
- Emergency Management
- NIHSS certified
- CRRT trained
- Hypothermia Protocol trained
- EVD trained
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Professional and HIPPA compliant
- Skin team hospital leader
- Experienced preceptor
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Patient Safety Advocacy
Certification
- NCLEX RN Licensure, 02/2017 Illinois/Ohio
- Certified Nurse Assistant, 12/2003 10+ years experience
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Exp. 01/31/2025
- ACLS certified Exp. 03/2025
- NIHSS certified 10/28/2025
References
- Daria Jakubowska RN-Stroger MICU Manager 708-268-6855
- Bozena Golak BSN, RN- Stroger Charge Nurse 773-941-3850
- Annie Gonzalez BSN, RN- Unit Supervisor Stroger 708-932-8004
- Dr Anita Shah, Critical Care Intensivist/Pulmonologist, 253-792-1351
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare-Stroger Hospital, Cook County
05.2022 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Triage-University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare-Northwestern Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Gift Of Hope
09.2020 - 01.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare-Northwestern Medical Center
09.2020 - 03.2021
Critical Care Staff Nurse – Registered Nurse
RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
03.2017 - 04.2021
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric
Lurie Children’s Hospital
03.2016
Live-In Caregiver
Private Duty
05.2004 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Resurrection University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wright College, City College of Chicago
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Oakton Community College
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