Ashley Morgan
Terre Haute
Summary
Compassionate and dynamic nursing director with extensive experience in medical/surgical oncology and intermediate care. Recognized for transformational leadership, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing patient safety through innovative clinical workflows. Committed to staff development and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Medical/Oncology and Flex
Union Hospital Regional
Terre Haute
10.2024 - Current
- Led nursing leadership team to align unit goals with hospital priorities, improve clinical workflows, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, and float pool management to meet fluctuating census while controlling labor costs.
- Successfully retained staff and maintained quality through hospital divestiture.
- Developed policies, procedures, and education surrounding departmental care.
- Successfully advocated for improvements in supplies, equipment and work flow.
- Developed foundational relationships with staff to foster consistent improvement in care practices, enhancing safety and delivering high-quality care valued by patients and families.
- Advocated for patient needs in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive care planning.
Manager of Intermediate Medical Care Unit
Union Hospital Regional
Terre Haute
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Led the unit to receive Unit of Distinction Recognition throughout HCA.
- Coordinated staff scheduling and utilization to optimize resource allocation and improve service delivery.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance unit operations.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for team members to strengthen unit capacity.
- Decreased patient falls on the unit by 50% through education and new protocols.
Staff Nurse
Union Hospital Regional
Terre Haute
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans resulting in positive outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and The Joint Commission standards, enhancing patient safety and quality of care.
- Implement infection control measures to ensure patient safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes, empowering them to actively participate in their care.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for care delivery, fostering a consistent and high-quality patient care environment.
- Provided care at Regional Hospital, enhancing patient experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Lexington, Kentucky01-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech
Terre Haute, IN01-2015
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvements
- Education and Training
- Transformational Leadership
- Staff development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Patient support
Personal Information
Title: RN BSN
Certification
- Registered Indiana Nurse License 28227408A Expiration 10/2027
- Registered Nurse Compact License 28227408C Expiration 10/27
- ACLS Certification (American Red Cross) Expiration 12/2027
- BLS Certification (American Red Cross) Expiration 05/2027
Timeline
Director of Nursing Medical/Oncology and Flex
Union Hospital Regional
10.2024 - Current
Manager of Intermediate Medical Care Unit
Union Hospital Regional
10.2021 - 10.2024
Staff Nurse
Union Hospital Regional
02.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech