Morgan Rushin

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

INOVA

Falls Church, VA

08.2024 - Current

Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
Performed daily assessments of premature infants and documented findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations in a calm manner while maintaining professional standards of practice.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient data within the EMR system in accordance with departmental policies.
Demonstrated safe handling techniques when transferring fragile neonates from bed to transport equipment or incubators.
Instructed family members on proper feeding techniques for premature babies using bottles or gavage tubes.
Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring all team members were up-to-date on current patient information.
Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.
Evaluated growth parameters such as weight gain, head circumference, length and height measurements according to established standards of care.
Utilized evidence-based guidelines when providing nursing interventions for patients with acute illnesses or chronic conditions.
Identified potential risk factors that could affect a baby's health outcome and developed strategies for prevention or management.
Assessed pain levels in neonates using validated tools such as FLACC scale and implemented appropriate comfort measures accordingly.
Performed routine tracheostomy tube maintenance including changing cannulas, cleaning inner tubing components and assessing patency.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.