MORGAN M. PETTY
Summary
Registered nurse offering 6 years of healthcare experience. Skilled in providing the highest standard of nursing care is delivered. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Conscious Sedation/Procedure Nurse
Consultants In Pain Management
10.2020 - Current
- Managed care for intra-operative patients through discharge.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Placed IVs properly with attention to aseptic technique
- Administered conscious sedation medication and closely monitored patient response to sedation while implementing nursing interventions as needed.
- Maintained sedation medication inventory
- Assisted doctors with procedures
- Managed intrathecal pumps under the direction of the doctors. Capable of refilling intrathecal pumps under sterile technique and making adjustments to pumps as needed.
- Drew up medications under sterile technique that the doctor would administer during procedure.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as an assistant to the clinical manager as needed.
School Nurse
Walker County School
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision and hearing evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Oversaw health services for all students and faculty.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Performed annual vaccine audits for the state of Georgia.
- Administered medication (OTC, prescription, insulin)
- Provided education to staff members regarding life saving techniques (AED, EpiPen, Diastat, Glucagon use)
Pediatric Registered Nurse
TC Thompson Children's Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Education
Registered Nurse (BSN) - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12.2017
Skills
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Intravenous line placement
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Documentation
- Intrathecal pump management
- Patient care
- Procedure Explanation
- Educating Families
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Administration
- Assisting Physicians
- Pain management
- HIPAA Protocols
Timeline
Conscious Sedation/Procedure Nurse
Consultants In Pain Management
10.2020 - Current
School Nurse
Walker County School
03.2018 - 08.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse
TC Thompson Children's Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse (BSN) - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga