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Morgan Kessinger

Covington

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care management, medical documentation, and healthcare compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, fostering a compassionate environment that promotes professional growth and optimizes high quality patient care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator

Lewis Gale Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, streamlining processes to improve patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication, promoting collaboration among healthcare teams.
  • Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
  • Developed educational materials for staff training sessions, resulting in higher competency levels among team members.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that resulted in increased retention rates.

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lewis Gale Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and autonomy within the facility setting, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
  • Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of unit policies and procedures while supporting their transition into the role.

Registered Nurse, Geriatric Psychiatry

Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
  • Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, toileting, ambulation.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventative care measures.

Registered Nurse, PCU Stroke/Neurology

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care for patients requiring frequent monitoring and nursing interventions.
  • Monitored telemetry and cardiac rhythms.
  • Provided comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
10-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Low Moor, VA
05-2014

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Care coordination
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Clinical leadership and supervision

Certification

Basic Life Support,

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator

Lewis Gale Medical Center
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lewis Gale Medical Center
08.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Geriatric Psychiatry

Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany
07.2016 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse, PCU Stroke/Neurology

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College

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