Morgan Proctor
Clinton ,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
Radiologic Technologist
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi
University, MS12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2015
Skills
- Care Planning
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Health Screening
- Patient Management
- Precepting
- Critical Care
- Taking Vitals
- Patient Discharge
- IV Setup
- Licensed RN
- Medical Assessment
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- BLS- Basic Life Support and First Aid: American Heart Association
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2016 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Southern Mississippi
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