Tricia Morrison
Palmyra,PA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
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Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
LPN Nurse
Hands On Nursing
04.2015 - Current
- Contract nurse assigned to long term care facilities, home health care, wound care team, rehabilitation hospitals, Lebanon County Prison and hospice care to provide exceptional nursing skills.
- Flexible with time and assigned locations to work.
- Adaptive to short notice changes to accommodate a contract.
- Responsible for providing care, performing assessments, administering medications to 30 or more patients in long term care setting.
- Frequently assigned as the only nurse on the floor to handle assigned tasks and duties.
- Supervise certified nursing assistants on the floor.
- Handle diversity, patient needs and issues in a fast paced environment.
- Strong physical stamina and durability, to work double shifts as needed.
Registered Nurse
UPMC York Memorial
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed pre-operative assessments and coordinated care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure sterile environments and adherence to safety protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction metrics in the operating room.
- Developed comprehensive post-operative care plans, ensuring continuity of care and optimal recovery trajectories.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure effective pain management.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and self-care techniques for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive cancer care services for patients.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies to optimize treatment effectiveness and support recovery.
Cancer Clinical Trials Nurse
Penn State Health Cancer Institute
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Nursing role that focuses on the coordination of clinical trials and the management of patients on those trials.
- Advocate for ethical care for research participants.
- Administer investigational drugs, collecting and processing biospecimens and monitoring for side effects.
- Recognize the potential impact of study outcomes on standards of oncology care.
- Assess for protocol-related needs and identify applicable resources.
- Recognize at-risk groups and individuals.
- Incorporate the nursing process into holistic patient care, including clinical assessment to identify needs and problems experienced by patients and their caregivers.
- Understand how scientifically based interventions work.
- Provide patient and caregiver education.
- Adhere protocol compliance, documentation and document management.
- Perform clinical trials duties in accordance good clinical practice and the Code of Ethics.
Injection Nurse
Penn State Health Cancer Institute
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Provide exceptional patient care and perform nursing duties according to LPN scope of practice in an outpatient setting.
- Injection nurse to provide post chemo injections to patients who are under the care of an oncology physician.
- Responsible for maintaining patient schedule for different nursing assessments in accordance with the specialty given for that day.
- Handled nursing responsibilities on both floors of the Cancer Institute.
- Team leader for a group of five medical assistants to provide guidance, structure and morale.
- Responsible for administration of prescription-controlled medications.
- Provide assistance to physicians with procedure and treatment protocols.
- Blood draws for necessary labs as needed, by physician request.
- Perform urology procedures such as urinary catheter insertion, colostomy, ileostomy and ostomy care under the supervision of a Urologist.
- Administer appropriate prescription medications for Infectious disease providers.
- Record patient’s medical history, vital statistics, test results in medical records and medication reconciliation.
- Administer treatments, IV therapy, blood collection, wound care, EKG and test glucose Collaborate with various departments for the following committees; Morale Committee, Hope for Healing, Quality of Work Life, Cancer Slayers Fundraising and kickball team, Chocolate Tour group organizer, Highmark Walk for survivorship and event organizer for the Cancer Institute.
LPN Float Nurse
Penn State Health Float Pool
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Solution, oriented and versatile nursing professional with valuable skilled nursing experience that includes interdisciplinary care team contribution.
- Willing to be flexible with placement of a float nurse.
- Ensure adherence to different facility rules and protocols.
- Responsible for providing care to multiple interdisciplinary units.
- Excellent high interpersonal abilities.
- Able to be diverse and willing to adapt to any given environment at short notice.
- Provided nursing care and support of heavy patient loads in the internal medicine out patient clinics, Psych, Rehab, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Plastic surgery, Endocrinology, Breast Center and Oncology.
Psych Nurse
PhilHaven
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Provides nursing care to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in accordance with the treatment plan, hospital polices and procedures.
- Functions as part of the treatment team under the direction of Registered Nurse.
- Assisted with the treatment team to implement the client treatment plan.
- Administered medications safely and accurately.
- Assisted with the Register Nurse in assessing client’s medical status.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
- Participated in meetings and required training classes to improve personal and professional growth.
- Updated changed in client’s data in the computer.
- Assisted with orientation of new personnel on assigned unit.
Education
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UTInstitute for Caregiver Education—Chambersburg, PA Practical Nursing Program Graduate Valid Practical Nurse License #PN299291 - undefined
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
- G.W. Diehl Integrity Award Recipient
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse State of Pennsylvania Skill Highlights
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC York Memorial
12.2024 - 09.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
04.2023 - 12.2024
Cancer Clinical Trials Nurse
Penn State Health Cancer Institute
04.2020 - 04.2023
Injection Nurse
Penn State Health Cancer Institute
11.2016 - 04.2020
LPN Nurse
Hands On Nursing
04.2015 - Current
LPN Float Nurse
Penn State Health Float Pool
04.2015 - 11.2016
Psych Nurse
PhilHaven
01.2014 - 04.2015
Institute for Caregiver Education—Chambersburg, PA Practical Nursing Program Graduate Valid Practical Nurse License #PN299291 - undefined
Harrisburg Area Community College
Nightingale College