Morgan Powell, RN BSN

• Use knowledge, theory, research, and experience to triage and prioritize patient needs through virtual platforms.
• Proficient in the Synergy model for Care, clinical algorithms, protocols, and guidelines to assess patient needs effectively.
• Conduct telephonic and chat-based patient assessments, ensuring timely response to changes in clinical situations.
• Collaborate with patients to develop care plans and direct them to the appropriate level of care.
• Assist with prescription management, referrals to Emory services, and other resources for comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate effective time management, detail orientation, and independent care delivery.
• Educate patients on the provider's plan of care and de-escalate calls to reasonable resolutions.
• Utilize Emory-approved technology and platforms for patient care delivery, ensuring confidentiality and safety.
• Train and orient new team members and students, fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Performed professional public health nursing services focusing on prevention for COVID19 in community based setting
• Collaborated with vulnerable populations and community partners to ensure optimal health, especially as it relates to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities, food plants, and other areas
• Administered COVID-19, Flu & Monkey Pox Vaccine at community events while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations
• Monitored participants during vaccination process and manage adverse reactions if necessary
• Administered nursing services including Biometric screenings for elderly and adults in unpredictable/high stress environments
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members to create nursing protocols and/or procedures for mobile unit team.
• Received and managed all clinic supplies including vaccine transport to and from site
• Performed clinic set up and cleanup for vaccination events
• Cleaned, organized and operated mobile unit buses.
• Instructed clients in prevention and care of COVID-19, interviewed clients to obtain health histories and/or health co-morbidities, obtains laboratory data
• Educated clients and/or their caregivers in disease processes, (specifically Diabetes and Hypertension) and ways to manage them effectively
• Provided excellent customer service while putting participants at ease;
• Prepared to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.

• Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
• Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
• Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
• Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and operative site management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Managed 10 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
• Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility

• Provided telephonic medical case management for Worker's Compensation and Liability Injury Management programs.
• Completed referrals within computer database from either injury report or information gathered from electronic medical record.
• Performed 3-point contact on new files and forwarded them within 24 or 72 hours from date of referral
• Advocated for patients by prioritizing their health and effectively communicated the importance of preventive care
• Reviewed and evaluated all medical correspondence and provider reports obtained to determine work status of IWs or patients
• Reviewed treatment plan history and direction of file with client, when necessary
• Provided a 24-hour update after all significant activity
• Evaluated clinical status of claimant and researches for alternative options to treatment as warranted
• Prepared comprehensive notes following any discussions had with IW, medical providers, claims examiners, and employers in the case file in EK TCM Ahshay and client system, per policy standards and procedure
• Completed initial reports every 14 days and every 30 days thereafter, according to account profile and service type.

• Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
• Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
• Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
• Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of patients in challenging home environment.

Provide care to various medical and surgical patients including liver transplant, kidney transplant, and abdominal surgery

Assess patient's condition, administer and titrate medications and intravenous fluids

Educate families pertaining to patient's condition and provide support

Follow physician orders and report changes

Assisted physicians and/or advanced license practitioners with bedside procedures by monitoring and charting patient's vital signs, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient's condition

Served on Education Committee

Level 3 Trauma Center

Cerner Charting system

Provided direct patient care to medical and surgical patients by assessing and administering medications

Educated patients and families on patients condition during patient's stay and during transfer or discharge

Monitored telemetry and responded to codes