Morgan Kleckner
Hamburg,PA
Summary
Dependable student nurse with hands-on experience in direct patient care in an Emergency Department Technician/Nurse Extern role. Experienced in triaging and prioritizing care, performing physical assessments and diagnostic tests, assisting with care planning and educating patients. On track to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May of 2025.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern III
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
2024.05 - Current
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation and CPR.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Administered medications under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
Nurse Extern II
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
2023.05 - 2024.05
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Nurse Extern I
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Gained first hand experience with behavioral health patients and treatment plans.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University - Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Hamburg Area High School
Hamburg, PA05.2021
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- IV Insertion
- Patient Transport
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Basic patient care
- Educating patients
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- ADL support
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Nurse Extern III
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
2024.05 - Current
Nurse Extern II
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
2023.05 - 2024.05
Nurse Extern I
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
2022.05 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University - Schuylkill
High School Diploma -
Hamburg Area High School
- BLS Certification
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