Morgan Dunbar

• Medical/surgical RN at a critical access hospital with float to the ED
• Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
• Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.

Travel Nurse in the Emergency Department at a Critical Access Hospital with a 12 bed ED that averaged 60 patients per day.

8 week travel nurse assignment at a Critical Access Hospital comprised of 9 Medical/Surgical beds and 5 ED beds. I worked in the Emergency Department, on the Medical/Surgical floor and in Outpatient infusion.

13 week travel nurse assignment in the Emergency Department at a Level IV Critical Access Hospital with an 11 bed ED that averaged 40 patients through the Emergency Department daily.

22 bed Emergency Department at a Level 3 Trauma Center. This position included floating to a stand alone emergency department that had 10 ED beds, staffed with 3 RNs, 1 MD and 1 ED technician/unit clerk.

• Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses

• Medical/Surgical inpatient RN
• Short Stay Surgical Unit-comprised of PACU, pre-op/post-op, outpatient infusions, endoscopy
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.