Rachael Morris
Registered Nurse
Converse,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse Contractor MICU
BAMC 3T
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions and improve care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and preventive measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse Contractor CVICU
BAMC 3 South
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and individualized treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery processes.
- 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.
Registered Nurse | ICU
Northeast Methodist
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Administered critical medications and monitored vital signs for intensive care patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and post-discharge care strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in critical care protocols and best practices for patient management.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track patient progress and ensure safety.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
LVN Caregiver
Private Duty
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and quality of life through compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
CNA, Home Healthcare
Avionn Healthcare
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-care instructions for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Conducted routine hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for all patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX 04.2022 - 05.2023
Associate degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX 03.2020 - 10.2021
Vocational Nurse Certificate -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX 07.2018 - 12.2019
Skills
- Expertise in titratable medications
- Support for line placements and intubations
- Skilled in identifying critical symptoms
- Proficient in Genesis and Meditech EMR systems, Endotool, and Airstrip
- Emergency response coordination
- Staff preceptor to new ICU resident nurses
- Skilled in comprehensive wound care practices
- EVD and lumbar drain management expertise
- Proficient in managing post-operative care for CABG patients
- Experienced in managing drains and invasive lines
- Proficient with Hemodynamic monitoring
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Northeast Methodist Skin Committee
- Northeast Methodist Shared Governance Committee
- Northeast Methodist Code Committee
Certification
- RN #1057007
- ACLS 10/2023 - 10/2025
- BLS 10/2023 - 10/2025
- ENLS 2023 - present
- CRRT 2022 - present
- Impella 2023 - present
- Balloon Pump 2023 - present
- TTM – Arctic Sun 2022 – present
- Ultrasound Guided IV 2023 - present
Timeline
Registered Nurse Contractor MICU
BAMC 3T
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Contractor CVICU
BAMC 3 South
11.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
04.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse | ICU
Northeast Methodist
10.2021 - 11.2024
Associate degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
03.2020 - 10.2021
LVN Caregiver
Private Duty
03.2020 - 10.2020
CNA, Home Healthcare
Avionn Healthcare
08.2018 - 01.2020
Vocational Nurse Certificate -
Galen College of Nursing
07.2018 - 12.2019
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