Debra Morrison

• Telephone triage, education, and support for residents of Manitoba. Computer assisted education base.

• Flu Clinics, seasonal and H1N1
• Administration of flu vaccines, monitor responses and update patient's charts. Adults and Children

• Education and support for breastfeeding and infant care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Newborn assessment
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations

Short term position, fill in for health leave.

Mother Baby Unit, Newborn Nursery

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• 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.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Provided expert breastfeeding and support information
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy

Antepartum, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Catheter care, Ostomy care, bedside end of life, cancer patients, medical and surgical patients.

LDRP unit, surgical assistance at C-sections, prenatal stress tests, doplar experience, newborn nursery (care and assessments), Breastfeeding education, diagnostic lab tests

• Nursing care in Med/surg (care of elderly patients, surgical), float to Behavioural Health (supervision, medication administration).
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff

• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
• Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
• Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
• Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
• Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
• Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
• Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
• Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
• Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
• Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
• Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
• Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
• Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
• Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
• Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
• Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
• Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
• Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
• Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
• Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.