Morgan M. Lange
Bangor
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with 5+ years experience at Gundersen Health System, excelling in emergency triage, trauma care and neuroscience nursing. Proven leadership in managing patient care and enhancing team performance. Committed to continuous improvement and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse
05.2022 - Current
- Registered Nurse- Emergency Services
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas and traumatic health care related events
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced cardiac life support (PALS) techniques during critical situations.
- Supervised nursing staff in high-pressure emergency room environment.
- Managed patient flow to optimize treatment and reduce wait times.
- Managed emergency room operations including staffing levels and scheduling shifts.
- Provided leadership to the nursing team in managing patient care activities.
Employee
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Registered Nurse- Neuroscience Unit
- Systemically and holistically assess patient’s physiological, emotional, psychological, spiritual, sociocultural status while considering patient preferences and needs.
- Collaborates with patients, families, health care professionals to develop patient centered care to optimize health and wellness by using evidenced-base practice in the management of acute and chronic illnesses, disability, and end-of-life care.
- Provide competent and innovative patient care and education based on complexity, acuity, and nursing judgement under a culture of caring and safety.
- Fully documents assessments, planning, interventions, based on patient and/or family response.
- Delegates and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by interdisciplinary team members to promote safety of patients.
- Guides, directs, and influences others by participating in quality improvement, department-based projects, and continuous learning.
- Responsible for managing the neuroscience unit by overseeing patient care, staff management, and day-to-day operations of the department. Adequately assigns work and patient loads to nursing staff.
- Unit/Department Nursing Practice, Education, Quality and Safety Committee (UPEQ): Assures that nursing practice is owned by nurses caring for patients; to implement standard nursing practice; implement system change; implement unit-based improvement; and to facilitate communication and connectedness.
Employee
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Assist with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility, and safety on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
- Promoting Ambulation, transporting and transferring patients within medical complex using appropriate equipment
- Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities straight
- Implementing a safe, confidential environment for all patients, family, and staff members
- Works collaboratively with the health care team members for accurate documentation and effective communication
Employee
Onalaska Care Center
Onalaska
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Preforming patient cares in a long-term facility/ skilled nursing home facility
- Caring for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Assisting with dressing, ambulation, toileting and repositioning, ADL’s, showering and bathing.
- Implementing a safe environment for residents, family members and staff
- Assisting with patient feeding during meal times
- Working within teams with other CNA’s, nurses and staff
- Nurse Technician role which assessments, medication administration, and dressing changes of patients were completed under a Registered Nurse
Employee
Benedictine Manor
La Crosse
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Preforming patient cares in a long-term facility
- Caring for residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Assisting with dressing, ambulation (with use of mechanical lifts), toileting and repositioning, showering and bathing (ADL’s)
- Implementing a safe environment for residents, family members and staff
- Assisting with patient feeding during meal times
- Working within teams with other CNA’s, nurses and staff
Employee
In Home Care Service
Onalaska
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Ability to provide direct care for employer
- Maintain confidentiality throughout work space
- Household cleanliness and neatness
- Protect and provide safety
- Assist with ADL's
Education
Bachelors - Nursing Science
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12.2020
General Studies -
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WICertified Nursing Assistant -
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI08.2015
Diploma -
Holmen High School
Holmen, WI01.2015
Skills
- Accountability and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Supervision and leadership initiatives
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management and responsibility
Certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Period of PURPLE Crying
• Nurse Technician
• NIH Stroke Scale Certified
• ACLS/PALS/BLS/ENPC
• ATCN
• Period of PURPLE Crying
• Nurse Technician
• NIH Stroke Scale Certified
• ACLS/PALS/BLS/ENPC
• ATCN
Clinical Experiences
- Vernon Manor, Viroqua, WI, Gerontology Clinical
- St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN, Pediatric Clinical
- Methodist Hospital, Rochester, MN, Maternity Clinical
- Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI, Adult/Advanced Adult Health Clinical
- Mayo Clinic Health System, Rochester, MN, Capstone Clinical- Cardio ICU
Timeline
Employee
Gundersen Health System
05.2022 - Current
Employee
Gundersen Health System
02.2021 - 01.2022
Employee
Gundersen Health System
06.2020 - 02.2021
Employee
Onalaska Care Center
05.2018 - 05.2020
Employee
Benedictine Manor
02.2016 - 04.2018
Employee
In Home Care Service
09.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelors - Nursing Science
Viterbo University
General Studies -
Western Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Western Technical College
Diploma -
Holmen High School