MORGEN B. HARRIS
Opelousas,Louisiana
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment for 11+ years. 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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor, ADON
J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home
2022.08 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Registered Nurse
Nursing Specialties, Inc.
2021.05 - 2022.08
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Licensed Practical Nurse
J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home
2020.12 - 2021.04
- Perform detailed physical assessments on 30+ residents
- Insertion of Foley catheters and catheter care
- Intermittent catheters
- Wound care
- Charting on an electronic platform as well as in paper charts
- Communicate with physicians frequently
- Administer medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
- Respond appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgment by making independent decisions
- Recorded patient fluid and food intakes and outputs and monitored overall wellness to report changes in condition
- Displayed effective communication skills in initiating and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greene Family Medicine
2014.08 - 2020.12
- Frequent IV initiation for bolus fluids
- Charted on electronic platform
- Insurance prior authorizations and pre-certifications for procedures and medications
- Assisted physician in minor surgeries such as liposuction, excisions, etc
- Collected samples and prepared for lab testing
- Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms, and recorded data such as height, weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Ordered diagnostic imaging or other tests according to physicians' orders
- Used Healthfusion EMR software to record and update patient medical charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
2012.03 - 2014.03
- Triaged patients
- Performed EKGs
- Facilitated exercise stress tests and chemical stress tests
- Insurance prior authorizations and pre-certification for procedures and medication
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSU
Eunice, LA05.2021
Practical Nursing License - Licensed Practical Nursing
T. H. Harris Vocational School
Opelousas, LA12.2011
Skills
- Management experience
- Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures
- Long-Term Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Intravenous Therapy
Certification
Basic Life Support
References
Holly LeDoux, RN, MDS Coordinator
337-280-5141
Nicole Vidrine, RN
337-831-1458
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor, ADON
J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home
2022.08 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nursing Specialties, Inc.
2021.05 - 2022.08
Licensed Practical Nurse
J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home
2020.12 - 2021.04
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greene Family Medicine
2014.08 - 2020.12
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
2012.03 - 2014.03
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSU
Practical Nursing License - Licensed Practical Nursing
T. H. Harris Vocational School
Basic Life Support
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