Morgan Kieffer
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in cardiology. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Endeavor
Arlington Heights, IL
10/8/18 - Current
- successfully run the atrial fibrillation clinic
- Developed and implemented patient care plans for a variety of medical conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care
- Conducted patient education sessions to promote health awareness and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Prescribed medications within scope of practice guidelines.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists as needed based on assessment findings or physician requests.
- Attended regular continuing education courses to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practices.
APN Emergency Room
Northwestern Medicine
Winfield, IL
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Manage acute injuries and illnesses, Interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies, Prescribe medications and non-pharmacological interventions as appropriate, Minor laceration repairs
APN Immediate Care Centers
Northwest Community
Arlington Heights, IL
10.2017 - 1/1/2018
- Managed acute injuries and illnesses, Interpreted laboratory and diagnostic studies, Prescribed medications and non-pharmacological interventions as appropriate, Minor laceration repairs
APN Cardiothoracic Surgery
Northwestern Medicine
Winfield, IL
06.2016 - 1/1/2018
- Conducts focused assessments on critical care patients, Medical management of postoperative open heart patients in the ICU, Identification of abnormal radiology and laboratory testing, Manage preoperative and postoperative patients in an outpatient clinic, Coordination and scheduling open heart surgeries, Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, Facilitating admissions and transfers from other facilities, Assist in aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic dissection repair, and coronary artery bypass graft surgeries
ER RN
Northwestern Medicine
Winfield, IL
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Identified critical cardiac patients and deliver necessary treatments, Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions, Interpreted laboratory results, cardiac tests, and blood work, Collaborated with all members of interdisciplinary team, therapists, social workers, doctors and pharmacists, Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, Adenosine packed RBC's, TPN, and sedation medications, Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedation, Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performing sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes, Facilitated admissions and transfers, chart/care interdisciplinary team participation, and other documentation
RN
Pain Treatment Center of Illinois
Orland Park, IL
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Performed assessments of patients and document details, Documented health and medication history, Coordinated patient care with physicians and nursing team, Assisted with minor surgical procedures under fluoroscopy, such as epidural steroid injections, Administered IV sedation under the supervision of Dr
- Abusharif, Monitored patients and changed treatment as needed, Identified bleeding and clotting risks and took precautionary measures, Ensured prescribed medications did not cause adverse reactions
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Physician support
- Acute and chronic health issues
- Routine patient testing
Education Certifications
- Chamberlain College of Nursing FNP program
- Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN (2007-2011)
- BLS
- ACLS
- FNP-C # 209.014396
- Controlled substance #309.009921
- DEA MK3926803
- NPI #1851744304
- RN # 041.396526
Timeline
APN Emergency Room
Northwestern Medicine
05.2018 - 01.2019
APN Immediate Care Centers
Northwest Community
10.2017 - 1/1/2018
APN Cardiothoracic Surgery
Northwestern Medicine
06.2016 - 1/1/2018
ER RN
Northwestern Medicine
03.2012 - 06.2016
RN
Pain Treatment Center of Illinois
02.2012 - 07.2012
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Endeavor
10/8/18 - Current