Morgan Ruhl
Cherryvale,KS
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Labette Health
08.2023 - Current
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Labette Health
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Charge Nurse
Evergreen Community of Johnson County
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
GN Med/Surg
Mosaic Life Care Maryville
03.2021 - 07.2021
- GN in an acute care medical surgical floor, bringing quality care to daily patient assignments
- Ensuring safe medication administration, adhering to company policies to ensure the safety and optimal care of patients
- Smaller rural hospital that cares for a wide variety of patients ranging in levels of acuity, from surgery, specialty drips, CVA/TIA, swing bed, bariatric, pediatric and observation
- Communicates with providers and other health care members to ensure quality outcomes for patients, takes part in necessary charting and documentation, and team work to help all patients on the floor.
Charge Nurse
Parkdale Manor Care Center
09.2020 - 07.2021
- LPN in a LTC facility, bringing quality care to over 35 residents
- Ensuring safe medication administration, adhering to company policies to ensure the safety and care of residents
- Takes part of refilling medications, placing physicians’ orders into the system, drawing labs as ordered, takes part in necessary charting and documentation, communicates with providers using SBAR.
Machine Operator
Kawasaki Manufacturing
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions
- Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects
- Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements
- Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities
- Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
- Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
Education
Graduate of ADN program -
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MOHigh School Diploma: Biology - undefined
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KSSome College (No Degree): Business Marketing - undefined
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MOundefined
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MOSkills
- Emergency Response
- Patient Care Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
Relevantexperience
- Recognized for outstanding customer service.
- Recognized for phlebotomy abilities.
- Recognized for hard work, and ability to adapt to any challenge.
Activities
- National Honors Society Member
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member
- Dean's List recipient
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Labette Health
08.2023 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Labette Health
11.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Evergreen Community of Johnson County
07.2021 - 11.2021
GN Med/Surg
Mosaic Life Care Maryville
03.2021 - 07.2021
Charge Nurse
Parkdale Manor Care Center
09.2020 - 07.2021
Machine Operator
Kawasaki Manufacturing
07.2017 - 02.2020
Graduate of ADN program -
North Central Missouri College
High School Diploma: Biology - undefined
Pittsburg State University
Some College (No Degree): Business Marketing - undefined
Missouri Western State University
undefined
North Central Missouri College
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