Morgan McDow
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Highly motivated recent graduate seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position that will utilize my specialized training and skills. An effective collaborator and leader that excels in patient advocacy, health education, and utilizing evidence-based research to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Health Nurse
NC State University
09.2023 - Current
- Lead nurse of the Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV clinic. Responsibilities include patient intake, STI testing, administrative tasks, and providing client education.
- Administers medications and vaccinations following provider orders utilizing all safety, infection control measures, and documentation procedures in the electronic health record.
- Acts as a resource for CMA/RMA, LPN and other RNs in performing skills-based tasks such as ear irrigation, EKGs, applying assistive devices, wound care and assisting with office-based medical procedures.
- Work with the Primary Care Nursing Supervisor and Interim Associate Director of Nursing on special assignments as assigned such as chart reviews, off site vaccine clinics etc.
Clinical Research Nurse
UNC School Of Medicine
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered skilled nursing services such as phlebotomy, IV insertion, ECG’s, biological specimen collection/processing, and health education to adults (60%) and pediatrics (40%).
- Administered investigational medications in a safe, timely and effective manner per protocols set by the Institutional Review Board, FDA, and federal regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, contributing to accurate data analysis and interpretation of study results.
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
Public Health Nurse
Union County Division of Public Health
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop public health programs aimed at promoting wellness and preventing chronic diseases.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
Pediatric Hospice Nurse
Bayada Home Health
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Enabled clients to live safely in their homes by delivering skilled nursing care to children aged 2-21 years old
- Reduced medication errors and enhanced client safety by educating families on medication administration, wound care, signs of infection, IV therapy, and basic assessment skills
- Navigated several culturally diverse client populations while providing home visits to 13+ families throughout Stanley, Cabarrus, and Rowan County.
- Assisted in training new hospice nurses, sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
12.2012
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Management
- Patient Education
- Removing sutures
- Home Health Care
- Emergency Care
Certifications Licensure
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse, NC Board of Nursing, 259029, 10/31/24
- Emergency Preparedness Nurse, US Department of Homeland Security, 01/08/20
- Child Health Enhanced Role Nurse, NC Department of Public Health, 04/01/22
Clinical Rotations
- Avance Care Family Medicine, 120
- Knightdale Pediatrics, 120
- Maruthi Pediatrics, 120
- Levine Childrens Pediatrics, 120
- Teen Health Connection, 60
Publications Presentations
- Hidden in Plain Sight: Undiagnosed Perinatal Depression in Black Women and the Effect on Infant Outcomes
- A Case Study on Mucopolysaccharidosis presented to Mark Baiada, President and Founder of Bayada Home Health Care, 11/01/13
Awards
- 2008 Recipient of the Eunice A. Turner Scholarship for academic achievement
- Four-year recipient of the Joe Martin Bank of America Scholarship for academic achievement: August 2008-December 2012
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), American Heart Association
- Emergency Preparedness Nurse, US Department of Homeland Security
Timeline
Campus Health Nurse
NC State University
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
UNC School Of Medicine
03.2023 - 07.2023
Public Health Nurse
Union County Division of Public Health
01.2020 - 07.2023
Pediatric Hospice Nurse
Bayada Home Health
07.2013 - 12.2019
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte