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MORGAN WARD

Indianapolis

Summary

Experienced Operating Room Staff Nurse with 5 years of direct patient care experience in adult and pediatric settings. Proficient in understanding surgical procedures and operations at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Skilled in collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Committed to achieving exceptional patient outcomes and enhancing overall surgical team efficiency. Quick learner with the ability to acquire and apply new skills to make a positive impact.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Circulator

Ascension
09.2021 - Current
  • Assist in around 1,000 surgeries, specializing in emergent and routine orthopedic, neurological, and spinal procedures
  • Minimize surgery delays through meticulous preparation of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for each specific operation.
  • Optimize operating room efficiency by anticipating needs of the surgical team and swiftly responding to any changes in procedure.
  • Prevent infection risks by consistently adhering to strict aseptic protocols throughout all stages of surgical procedures.
  • Safeguard patients'' well-being by diligently reviewing medical histories, medication lists, and lab results before surgery.
  • Manage emergency situations adeptly with swift decision-making skills and effective collaboration with the entire healthcare team.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Shift Leader

Culver’s
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Committed to maintaining position while also a full time student.
  • Took necessary action to ensure guests received amazing service and anticipated and exceeds the guest’s needs; handled situations and requests immediately in a positive manner.
  • Effectively coordinated daily goals for a team of 12-15 employees.
  • Consistently enforces and maintains Quality, Service and Cleanliness standards.
  • Created a friendly and positive atmosphere for employees and guests.
  • Demonstrates positive and effective role modeling for all team members through appearance and attitude.


Additional work experience at various fast food and retail businesses.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical judgment
  • Quality improvement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Strategic Planning
  • Detail Oriented
  • Sterile technique expertise
  • IV insertion

Certification

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  • EPOC Ceritification
  • Accuchek Validation
  • AORN Periop 101
  • Massive Transfusion Protocol

Timeline

Registered Nurse Circulator

Ascension
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension
05.2020 - 09.2021

Shift Leader

Culver’s
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  • EPOC Ceritification
  • Accuchek Validation
  • AORN Periop 101
  • Massive Transfusion Protocol

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
MORGAN WARD