Rebekah Morrissey
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Committed healthcare professional with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Delivers exceptional patient care while promoting health and preventing disease progression. Embraces continuous learning to enhance professional skills and fosters trust and resilience through integrity-based practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Regions Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Provide patient and family centered care across medical-surgical and progressive units, including orthopedic, rehabilitation, oncology, cardiac, observation, medical, neurological, surgical, trauma, and burn populations.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, medication administration, treatments, wound care, and clinical interventions.
- Recognize changes in condition, prioritize care, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care and advocate for safe, equitable, individualized patient care.
Student Nurse Intern
Regions Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered safe and effective nursing care, adhering to strict protocols and best practices to minimize the risk of complications and promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating resilience and positive attitude toward patient care and teamwork.
- Contributed insights during interdisciplinary rounds, collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and treatment responses accurately to ensure continuity of care.
- Completed 135 hours of training in S11 Trauma to enhance clinical skills.
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, ensuring safety and efficiency while providing treatments such as discontinuing IVs and monitoring restraints to enhance patient comfort and care.
- Collected patient vitals, weights, and intake & output accurately and promptly to support timely clinical decisions.
- Regularly collected patient specimens (urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose) according to nursing staff instructions.
- Regularly collected patient specimens (urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose) as directed by nursing staff.
- Proficient in electronic health system (EPIC) documentation and charting
- S6 Medical Progressive
- November 2021 - Current
Student Nurse
Regions Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed suicide screenings and mental health assessments to identify patient needs and inform care plans.
- Gained expertise in mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and pharmacological interventions to enhance patient care.
- Provided mental health services for 32 hours per week.
- September 2023 - October 2024
Student Nurse
Allina- Abbott Northwestern
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported labor and delivery team by providing compassionate care to mothers during childbirth, enhancing patient comfort and emotional support.
- Assisted in managing postpartum hemorrhage through timely interventions, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
- Obstetrics | 36 hrs
- November 2023-December 2023
Student Nurse
Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated families on management strategies for compartment syndrome, enhancing their understanding and involvement in care.
- Developed skills in pediatric assessments and effective communication techniques for interacting with pediatric patients and families.
- Pediatrics | 36 hrs
- October 2023-December 2023
Student Nurse Intern
Regions Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by psychiatrists and healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored patients' mental health status and treatment response, accurately documenting observations and progress in electronic health records.
- Provided therapeutic interventions and support to patients in crises, employing de-escalation techniques to stabilize situations and enhance patient safety.
- Assisted with patient care and support in various mental health units for 320 hours.
- June 2023-August 2023
Student Nurse
Carondelet Village
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collected health indicator data, facilitated connections to resources, and addressed social determinants of health to support individual well-being.
- Public Health | 34 hrs
- February 2023 - May 2023
Student Nurse
Fairview- East Bank 5A
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed care for patients with medical-surgical conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and post-operative complications, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient care with registered nurses and physicians, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to meet patient needs.
- Med-Surg | 72 hrs
- February 2022 - April 2023
Student Nurse
Presbyterian Homes- Boutwells Landing
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Identified and advocated for enhancements in patient-centered care practices for Parkinson's management.
- Provided daily care, administered medications, performed wound care, and ensured patient safety.
- Long Term Care | 48 hrs
- October 2022 - November 2022
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Saint Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05-2024
Skills
- Vitals & Assessment
- ECG trained
- Medication Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Patient instruction
- Electronic Health Records (EPIC)
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Holistic Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nurse Licensure Exam scheduled in June
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Regions Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Allina- Abbott Northwestern
11.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse
Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse
Regions Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
Student Nurse Intern
Regions Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Nurse Intern
Regions Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Carondelet Village
02.2023 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
Presbyterian Homes- Boutwells Landing
10.2022 - 11.2022
Student Nurse
Fairview- East Bank 5A
02.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Saint Catherine University