Morgan Penfield
Sewickley,Pa
Summary
Compassionate employee devoted to providing exceptional patient-centered care. Kind and energetic individual with outstanding bedside manner and interpersonal skills. Highly-motivated with strong work ethic, adaptability, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team to support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Maintains patient confidentiality, upholding all hospital policies and HIPAA regulations
- Routinely performs core responsibilities, which include assisting with ADLs, collecting blood glucose levels and vital signs, monitoring and charting I&Os, applying telemetry monitoring devices, changing complex burn dressings, performing foley care, safely handling patient restraints, performing frequent bladder scans, and collecting daily specimen
- Assists with complex bedside procedures and daily care including tracheostomy care, chest tube placement/ removal, wound care, lab draws, postmortem care, port/ IV dressings, NG/OG placement and removal, and emergency resuscitation
- Performs routine pediatric vital signs, heights, weights, I&Os, and wound/ burn dressings.
- Assists in hydrotherapy with 15+ complex burn dressing changes per shift including adult and pediatric conscious sedation cases.
- Maintains cleanliness and sterility of the environment to ensure patient and staff safety
- Provides emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Communicates clearly with all members of the health care team in order to maintain a safe and effective work environment.
- Instructs new employees on proper techniques of performing daily ta
- Reports any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Office Technician
Digestive Health Center of Indiana
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed patient files while maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding a clean and organized work environment
- Gathered data from patients prior to their appointment, including, but not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, and general screening questions pertaining to their past and present health status
- Provided information to patients on procedure expectations while thoroughly answering any questions pertaining to their care
- Maintained communication with all members of the healthcare team to optimize patient care and comfort
- Assisted in scheduling patient appointments and educating the patient on crucial preoperative instructions.
Barista
Salud Juicery
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated a POS system, accepting over 70 cash and credit card payments daily
- Assisted with opening the store on 85% of shifts and with closing the store on 25% of shifts
- Contributed to a positive workplace while providing excellent customer service
- Fulfilled both in-person and online orders in a timely manner.
Assistant Manager
Funslides Carpet Skatepark
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication by attending meetings or providing updates.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
12.2024
Avonworth High School
06.2020
Nursing
A.W. Beattie Career Center
Pittsburgh, PA01-2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Time Management
- Organization
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Patient Care and Safety
- CPR and First Aid
Accomplishments
2023-2024, Dean's List Recipient - IUP Nursing
Affiliations
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Nursing Class Officer
- Youth Cheer Coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Office Technician
Digestive Health Center of Indiana
10.2022 - 12.2022
Barista
Salud Juicery
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager
Funslides Carpet Skatepark
10.2017 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
Avonworth High School
Nursing
A.W. Beattie Career Center
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