Morgan Barbour
Hazel Crest,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient-centered care, clinical assessment, and effective interdisciplinary communication. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through timely intervention and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health (Olympia Fields)
Olympia Fields, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Provided specialized care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and hemodynamic parameters closely, detecting and responding to changes promptly.
- Administered cardiac medications and intravenous therapies, titrating doses as necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Participated in code blue and rapid response teams, providing advanced cardiac life support interventions during emergencies.
- Collaborated with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding cardiac monitoring, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health (Olympia Fields)
Olympia Fields, IL
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing,toileting, repositioning, and ambulation, while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Accurately obtained and documented vital signs, recognizing deviations from patients baseline and escalating concerns in a timely manner.
- Performed 12 - lead EKG's, assisted with cardiac monitoring set- up, troubleshooting telemetry equipment as needed.
- Monitored continuous cardiac telemetry and promptly identified and reporting rhythm changes to nursing staff, supporting early intervention.
- Implemented infection control measures, fall prevention protocols,and maintaining a safe environment and reduce hospital- acquired complications.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams,including nurses, physicians and ancillary staff, to support coordinated patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Porter Place
Tinley Park, IL
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Provided compassionate, patient centered care to residents with dementia,utilizing redirection,reassurance, and therapeutic communication techniques.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs),including bathing, dressing,feedings, and toileting, while promoting dignity and independence.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (agitation,confusion,wandering) using non-pharmacological interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and closely monitoring high -risk residents.
- Supported structured routines and memory care activities to reduce. anxiety and improve resident engagement.
- Built trusting relationships with residents and families, providing emotional support and education on dementia care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
Bridgeview, IL03-2024
Associate of Science - Arts
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05-2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Excelsior Health Care Academy
Chicago Heights, IL11-2016
Skills
- Compassionate, patient centered care
- Clinical assessment & critical thinking
- Early recognition of patient deterioration
- Medication administration & safety
- Time management & prioritization in high acuity settings
- Effective interdisciplinary communication
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- IV therapy & basic procedural skills
- Rapid response & emergency support (BLS/ACLS)
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring & rhythm interpretation
- Cardiac drip management & titration
- 12 -lead acquisition
- Infection control & safety compliance
- Patient education & discharge planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health (Olympia Fields)
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health (Olympia Fields)
10.2021 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Porter Place
08.2017 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
Associate of Science - Arts
Prairie State College
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Excelsior Health Care Academy