Sarah Morris
Fultondale,AL
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UAB's Heart Lung Transplant ICU, excelling in patient device management and therapeutic communication. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes and provide compassionate care. Skilled in managing critical care scenarios, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and fostering patient trust and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB - Heart Lung Transplant ICU
09.2023 - Current
- Managed CRRT machines to promote patient safety during therapy and improve effectiveness of treatment.
- Provided quality care to patients with varying needs in the ICU setting, including transplants, LVADs, dialysis, and respiratory support.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure patients and families receive compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Delivered skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients to ensure urgent needs are met.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication skills, and by establishing trusting relationships with patients and their families.
Clinical Rotation
UAB - Heart Lung Transplant ICU
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed care of patients by utilizing time management skills and prioritization.
- Used clinical judgement to solve any problems that arise in the acute care setting.
- Identification of problems or changes in patient condition in order to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Administer medications via the IV route.
- Management of Central Venous Lines and Arterial Lines.
Clinical Rotation
UAB - Trauma Recovery Unit
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted nurses in various tasks including drawing labs, starting IVs, cleaning patients, and charting.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous injection, nebulizer, and IV routes and monitored patient response.
- Monitored patients following a blood transfusion.
- Advocated for patient safety and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on side effects of prescription medications.
Clinical Rotation
UAB - M8 Neuro Med-Surg
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered medications via oral and subcutaneous routes and monitored patient response.
- Reported abnormal changes in patient status to the RN.
- Ensured patients were at optimal oxygen saturation by titrating oxygen therapy with the help of an RN.
- Observed patient care and diagnostic procedures, including NG tube placement, Electrocardiogram, Echocardiogram, and urinary catheter placement.
Clinical Rotation
UAB - 9S Med-Surg
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Recognized an alarming situation and used clinical judgement to monitor and improve patient condition.
- Performed patient care tasks including bed baths, dressing changes, and vital sign checks.
- Researched diagnoses to become familiar with symptoms and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Al08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Hoover, Al05.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Quality of Care Standards
- Task Prioritization
- Improving Patient Outcomes
- Patient Device Management
- Therapeutic Communication
Certification
Registered Nurse In Alabama - 1-197001
ACLS Certified In Alabama - 235406221223 - Expires May 2025
BLS Certified In Alabama - 235416170980 - Expires May 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAB - Heart Lung Transplant ICU
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Rotation
UAB - Heart Lung Transplant ICU
01.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Rotation
UAB - Trauma Recovery Unit
08.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Rotation
UAB - M8 Neuro Med-Surg
05.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Rotation
UAB - 9S Med-Surg
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse In Alabama - 1-197001
ACLS Certified In Alabama - 235406221223 - Expires May 2025
BLS Certified In Alabama - 235416170980 - Expires May 2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
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