Brandi Morrow
English
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in providing quality care to patients in both acute and long-term care settings. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters rapport. Proven ability to critically think and problem solve patient's needs while efficiently coordinating with healthcare team for best patient care and outcome.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, PRE/POST CATH LAB
Baptist Health Louisville
09.2022 - Current
- Advocate for patients with physicians by monitoring, documenting and reporting patient's condition and coordinating patient's plan of care for best outcome.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction and flow of the unit.
- Educate and guide patient and families on discharge plans and resources available.
REGISTERED NURSE, PHASE II
Baptist Health Louisville
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided care to post cardiac and surgery patients while educating and providing resources post discharge.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environment.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Norton Women's And Children's Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- In triage, thoroughly assessing patients, collecting detailed patient history to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care and acuity level.
- As a relief charge nurse and preceptor, I've supervised the staff, as well as supporting, mentoring, and guiding to transition in their role.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Norton Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, orthopedic and cosmetic including facilitating wound care, drains, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed thirty residents by monitoring and conveying patient information to optimize treatment and care of delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN12.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12.2016
Certification in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY07.2012
Skills
Effective Communication
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solve
Teamwork
Patient Education
Patient Safety
EPIC
Certification
- RN- Registered Nurse- Indiana #28262463C
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, PRE/POST CATH LAB
Baptist Health Louisville
09.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, PHASE II
Baptist Health Louisville
07.2021 - 09.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Norton Women's And Children's Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2021
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Norton Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2018
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living
01.2013 - 01.2017
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living
08.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University Southeast
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Certification in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Galen College of Nursing