Morgan Attaway
Farmington,NM
Summary
Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing 11-year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management and a knowledgable, reliable skill set. Dynamic Charge Nurse bringing 4 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
Farmington, NM
04.2020 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Medical Floor Charge Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center - Medical Floor
Farmington, NM
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
San Juan Regional Medical Center - Emergency Dept
Farmington, NM
07.2011 - 06.2018
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05.2018
Skills
- Decision Making
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Oversight
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Procedure Assistance
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Anesthetics Administration
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Delegation and Motivation
- Routine Examinations
- Treatment Recommendations
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Needs Assessment
- Test Interpretations
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Precepting
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Treatment Plan Modification
Accomplishments
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
ENPC
NRCP
Timeline
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
04.2020 - Current
Medical Floor Charge Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center - Medical Floor
06.2018 - 04.2020
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
San Juan Regional Medical Center - Emergency Dept
07.2011 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Juan College
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