Barbara Morris
Lumberton
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Healthcorrllc
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by assisting with inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance tasks as needed.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Supported mental health needs of inmates by identifying at-risk individuals and coordinating appropriate referrals to psychiatric professionals when necessary.
Operation Coordinator
Slidell Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2024
- Maximized resource utilization by monitoring staff schedules and allocating tasks.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Stone County Regional Corrections Facility
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized work environment in accordance with established protocols.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by assisting with inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance tasks as needed.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2012
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Trinity Hospice
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
- Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients through personalized pain management plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new hospice admissions to determine eligibility for services based on Medicare guidelines.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care across all service providers.
- Recognized signs of impending death and implemented appropriate measures to provide comfort during the dying process.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining strict confidentiality of personal health information.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and provided support during difficult decision-making processes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Arranged and provided DME supplies as needed
- Facilitated alternative living arrangements during life threatening events.
- Organized weekly medication regimens for individual patients.
- Worked with interdisciplinary staffing to provide changing levels of care as needed.
Staff Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
03.2001 - 04.2006
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Staff Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
08.2000 - 03.2001
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Performing ekgs
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA education
- Removing sutures
- EPIC, Practice Fusion use
- Supply restocking
- Setting up referrals
- Assist and set up bedside procedures
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2000 - 2026
- BLS, American Heart Association - 8/2024 - 8/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Healthcorrllc
10.2023 - Current
Operation Coordinator
Slidell Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Stone County Regional Corrections Facility
10.2012 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2012
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Trinity Hospice
04.2006 - 10.2006
Staff Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
03.2001 - 04.2006
Staff Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
08.2000 - 03.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
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