Morgan Kostich
Forney
Summary
An experienced Registered Nurse with 9+ years of experience in health care. Skilled in providing compassionate and quality patient care to a diverse patient population. Aiming to expand my knowledge and skills. My current key skills include safe and effective patient care, educating and mentoring peer and new nurses, communication with interdisciplinary teams, emergency situations, and adapting to changing situations with ease.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Registered Nurse
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
Dallas, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Mentor nursing staff, fostering professional development and clinical skills improvement.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify patient health issues, developing targeted intervention strategies.
- Advocate for patients' rights and needs, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Elementary School RN
Crandall ISD
05.2021 - Current
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students with medical needs.
- Developed individualized health plans in collaboration with educators and parents.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to monitor student well-being.
- Educated students on health topics, promoting wellness and preventive care.
- Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with policies.
- Trained staff on recognizing health issues and responding appropriately.
- Organized professional development opportunities for teachers regarding student-specific medical conditions like diabetes and asthma management.
- Coordinated school-wide emergency preparedness initiatives including CPR/AED certification classes along with disaster response drills.
Mobile Infusion RN
Lonestar IV Medics
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient responses and vital signs, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and self-care practices for enhanced recovery post-infusion.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing the incidence of complications in infusion therapy procedures.
- Provided timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated patient education sessions, teaching patients about their disease processes and appropriate self-care measures to promote optimal health outcomes.
Emergency Room RN
Parkland Health and Hospital System
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Emergency Room RN working in an independent critical care setting. Job responsibilities include:
- Cared for patients in critical care area
- Charge nurse of all areas of the ER
- Trained new graduate nurses, paramedic students, and nursing students.
- Triage patients to prioritize care based on medical urgency and conditions.
Emergency Room RN
Baylor Scott and White Sunnyvale
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Cared for patients in critical care areas
- Differented between emergencies and non-emergencies.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care plans and discharge strategies.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient responses to interventions, adjusting care as necessary.
- Educate patients and families on health management, treatment plans, and post-discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
12-2018
Associates degree - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
05-2017
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Educating peers and new graduates
- Emergency care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Empathy and patience
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Sr Registered Nurse
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
08.2025 - Current
Elementary School RN
Crandall ISD
05.2021 - Current
Mobile Infusion RN
Lonestar IV Medics
05.2021 - Current
Emergency Room RN
Baylor Scott and White Sunnyvale
10.2020 - 02.2021
Emergency Room RN
Parkland Health and Hospital System
06.2017 - 05.2021
Associates degree - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington