Jill Morgenstein
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Parham Doctors Hospital, specializing in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Proven ability to enhance patient recovery through effective coping skills development and comprehensive patient evaluations. Adept at EMR documentation and task delegation, ensuring high-quality care and safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit
Parham Doctors Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, GYN Surgical Unit
Johnston-Willis Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Chippenham Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed RN role in pre-op, in procedure room, or in recovery.
- Procedure room set up
- Assisted physician in obtaining biopsy specimens.
- Performed emergent or urgent endoscopies on other hospital units.
- Ensured appropriate consent forms were signed.
- Ensured all documentation was accurate and complete.
Registered Nurse
Sheltering Arms Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Envera Health
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
American Renal Associates
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Charge RN
- Rounded with physician and updated patient treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and adjusted dialysis treatments as needed within parameters prescribed by physician.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PACE
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries, and current medications.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
John Randolph Medical Center
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southside Reginal Medical Center
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2026
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06-2024
Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- EMR documentation
- Substance abuse treatment
- Coping skills development
- Crisis intervention
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Therapeutic communication
- Dementia care
- Patient evaluation
- Task delegation
- Behavior modification
- Patient counseling
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS certified
- CPI certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit
Parham Doctors Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, GYN Surgical Unit
Johnston-Willis Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Chippenham Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Sheltering Arms Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Envera Health
07.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
American Renal Associates
06.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PACE
07.2014 - 05.2016
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
John Randolph Medical Center
04.2012 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southside Reginal Medical Center
06.2011 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Psychology
Virginia Tech
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