William Morrison
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in telemetry and orthopedic care. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. Proven skills in clinical documentation, IV therapy, and wound care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs Community Living
West Palm Beach, Florida
04.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to clinical leadership.
- Supported bedside nurses in medication administration and treatment delivery to enhance patient care.
- Worked with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.
- Supported patient care planning with physicians and multidisciplinary staff.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for optimal patient coverage. and responded to urgent patient needs.
- Documented patient care, condition changes, progress, and concerns to maintain accurate health records.
- Taught patients about health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Followed HIPAA regulations while handling confidential information.
- Ensured all staff members had proper training before beginning duties on the unit.
- Trained new nurses on safety protocols and unit procedures.
- Assisted physicians with treatment and examinations.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2008 - 04.2020
- Assessed orthopedic patients and documented preoperative and postoperative nursing findings.
- Administered pain medications and monitored patient responses to enhance orthopedic recovery.
- Monitored neurovascular status and reported changes to orthopedic care teams.
- Assisted physicians with cast changes, wound care, and surgical dressing procedures.
- Educated patients and families on mobility techniques and discharge instructions to promote safe recovery.
- Facilitated safe transfers and ambulation while instructing on use of assistive devices to improve patient mobility.
- Collaborated with physical therapists regarding rehabilitation protocols for post-surgical recovery.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with physicians for orthopedic conditions such as fractures and joint replacements.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed by staff members when caring for orthopedic patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, and bone density studies.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing changes, administering medications, injections, and other treatments.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2008 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients in an acute care telemetry unit using hospital protocols.
- Monitored telemetry rhythms, promptly reporting cardiac changes to enhance patient safety and inform care decisions.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
- Administered medications and IV therapies per physician orders.
- Coordinated care with physicians, techs, and bedside staff to ensure seamless patient management and improve outcomes.
- Quickly responded to alarms to ensure patient safety and timely interventions. and urgent changes in monitored patients.
- Responded quickly to any changes in the patient's condition or vital signs.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac care and safety instructions to empower them in managing their health effectively.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Catherines Of Sienna Nursing Home
Smithtown, New York
09.1998 - 10.2008
- Proposed innovative solutions to improve team performance and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing creative problem-solving strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2019
BBA - AAS Nursing (RN)
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06-2008
LPN
Nassau Tech
Westbury, NY06-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Epic charting
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care awareness
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- ECG administration
- Direct nursing care
- SBAR communication
- Safety compliance
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Staff mentorship
- Cultural competence
- Geriatric treatment
- Patient education
- Geriatric treatment
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- NICHE
- Daisy Award Winner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs Community Living
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
10.2008 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
10.2008 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Catherines Of Sienna Nursing Home
09.1998 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
BBA - AAS Nursing (RN)
Suffolk County Community College
LPN
Nassau Tech