Morgan Douglas
East Haven,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in an acute setting, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle acutely ill patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
- Improves patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhances patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevents the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitates patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Efficient in care of LVAD patients.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
09.2014 - 06.2022
- Monitored patients' cardiac rhythms and notified nursing staff of changes
- Monitored patients' oxygen saturation and notified respiratory staff of changes
- Tracked as many as 36 patients simultaneously to assist clinical staff with monitoring patients' conditions
- Stock and inventory remote cardiac monitoring supplies at central monitoring station
- Tested settings and alarms regularly to keep machinery in compliance with strict monitoring standards
- Reduced response time for critical events with vigilant monitoring of cardiac rhythms and alerts.
- Assisted in saving lives through efficient recognition and reporting of life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by providing timely updates on patient cardiac status.
CNA
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
10.2003 - 06.2022
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Monitored and documented patients' intake and output
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and toilet paper
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
CNA
Masonicare Health Center
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Monitored resident condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Responded immediately to calls from residents for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Supported the social and emotional needs of residents by providing caring companionship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College At Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2022
Prerequisites for nursing
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTHigh School Diploma - general
East Haven High School
East Haven, CT06.1996
Skills
- Nursing support
- Telemetry interpretation
- Vitals monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Physical Assessments
- Emergency Response
- LVAD management
- Care of ventilator dependant patients
Certification
- BLS certified, American Heart Association- current
- ACLS certified, American Heart Association-current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
09.2014 - 06.2022
CNA
Masonicare Health Center
09.2014 - 01.2016
CNA
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
10.2003 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College At Sacred Heart University
Prerequisites for nursing
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma - general
East Haven High School
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