Morgan Purdom
New Hudson,MI
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Medical–Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse with experience caring for patients with complex medical and oncologic conditions. Proficient in managing chemotherapy side effects, administering blood and platelet transfusions, and caring for immunocompromised patients while maintaining strict infection control standards. Demonstrated ability to deliver safe, patient-centered care in fast-paced acute care settings, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families throughout the cancer care continuum.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Karmanos Cancer Institute
02.2024 - Current
Delivered quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carried out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient/family centered care.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
- Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
- Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
- Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
- Responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment and professional development.
- Occasionally charge nurse for Med/Surg Oncology unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2023
Skills
- Tracheostomy care and patient/family education on suctioning techniques
- Oral care and airway maintenance
- Flap checks and post-operative surgical site monitoring
- Enteral nutrition management, including tube feedings via PEG tubes and Dobhoff tubes
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) administration and monitoring
- Central venous access care, including implanted ports, midlines, and PICC lines
- Sterile dressing changes and comprehensive wound care management
- Negative pressure wound therapy (wound vacs)
- Management of pigtail drains and Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains
- Ostomy care and patient education
- Chest tube management and monitoring
- Aspira and PleurX drain care
- Pain management using PCA pumps and epidural pumps
- Peripheral IV insertions and IV medication administration
- Foley catheter insertions and urinary catheter care
- Adherence to hospital protocols for CIWA assessments and care of suicidal patients
- Care of high-risk patients, including fall, seizure, and safety precautions
- Administration and monitoring of blood products, including blood and platelet transfusions
Accomplishments
- Played a key role in early identification of oncologic emergencies, including sepsis.
- Managed central lines (ports, PICC lines, midlines) for oncology patients, ensuring proper access, maintenance, and complication prevention
- Demonstrated expertise in managing oncology-related complications, including neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and chemotherapy side effects
- Delivered safe, compassionate care to oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments
- Provided comprehensive patient and family education on cancer treatments, symptom management, and infection prevention
- Supported end-of-life and palliative care needs with empathy, ensuring patient comfort and dignity
Certification
Registered Nurse, NCLEX (MI) Feb 2024- Current
Certified BLS, American Heart Association exp. April 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Karmanos Cancer Institute
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University