Randi Morgan
Blairsville
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, showcasing strong clinical judgment and exceptional patient education. Elevated patient care through evidence-based practices and compassionate advocacy, achieving significant improvements in emergency response outcomes. Expert in patient assessment and skilled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal health interventions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre Op
Blue Ridge Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Gathered comprehensive health history and ensured surgical clearances were performed where necessary.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Promoted to Clinical Coordinator
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Pro Care Travel Nurse Company
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in various clinical skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, wound care management, and patient education.
- Expanded knowledge of emergency nursing procedures through continuous professional development activities.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Roze Room Hospice
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Medical Express Travel Nurse Company
06.2006 - 11.2007
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to various clinical settings while traveling to different hospitals as a Travel Nurse Telemetry professional.
- Elevated quality of care through consistent adherence to evidence-based practices in telemetry nursing interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Supported fellow nurses by sharing best practices in telemetry nursing, providing guidance on complex cases, and offering constructive feedback when needed.
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
07.1994 - 11.2002
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CASkills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
- Family education
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre Op
Blue Ridge Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Pro Care Travel Nurse Company
11.2007 - 08.2008
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Roze Room Hospice
01.2007 - 11.2007
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Medical Express Travel Nurse Company
06.2006 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
10.2004 - 06.2006
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
07.1994 - 11.2002
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Canyons
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