Morgan Tarapaski

• Capable of performing various nursing skills for patients pre & post urological Procedure
• manage both continous & manual bladder irrigations, NG tube care, Nerve block & PCA,
• Able to effectively manage time and nursing care in a fast pace enviroment on a surgical unit with high patiet turn over
• Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery processes
• Charge trained for both Day & Night shifts
• Able to coordinate communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.

Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
• manage nursing care for pre & post-op plastic surgery patients
• managed patient care for patients from a vulnerable population with mental health & addiction issues
• Performed bedside nursing procedures, such as complex wound care and medication administration.
• Charge trained for all shifts
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
• Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
• Trained and mentored nurses on orientation and student nurses on best practices, unit policies and standards of care.
• Supervised and mentored several preceptor students, ensuring they possessed the necessary skills and were safe and competent nurses.

• Gained clinical experience with complex wound care management including wound vacs, skin grafts, leeching & flap checks.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored vitals and completed appropriate assessment and interventions for surgical patients
• Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
• Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
• Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition in connect care.

• Student RN preceptorship Sturgeon community Hospital Surgical department (General/orthopedic surgery unit & day surgery unit )
• Gained versatile clinical experience during my 350 hour mentorship in an acute med/surg environment practicing within my full scope as an RN student under the general supervision of an RN
• Managed all aspects of care for a full 5 patient assignment while communicating effectively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Administered primary care in the fast paced day surgery environment, performing admissions and discharges for a variety of surgical procedures
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

• Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
• Record Keeping
• Transportation of supplies to and from various testing sited
• Maintained confidentiality while Interacting with clients health records
• Explained reason for testing and process involved to each client.
• Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.