Precious Morris
Brenham ,TX
Summary
Dynamic RN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Brenham State Supported Living Center excelling in patient care coordination and critical thinking. Expert in medication administration and fostering team collaboration, I enhanced patient outcomes through innovative care plans and effective communication, ensuring a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
Brenham Healthcare Center
03.2020 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Registered Nurse
Brenham State Supported Living Center
06.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY05.2024
LVN - Nursing
Cyber Tech
Austin, TX10.2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Care planning
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff scheduling
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control protocols
- Clinical assessment
- Delegation
- Wound care management
- Resident care
- Care plan development
- Geriatric care
- Mental health care
- Pediatric care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient charting
- Conditions reporting
- Physical assessments
- Dementia knowledge and care
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Brenham Healthcare Center
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brenham State Supported Living Center
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LVN - Nursing
Cyber Tech
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