Morgan Avitia
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Analytical and strategic Registered Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient, and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Caring Nurse with 5+ years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Urology/Uro-gynecology/OBGYN patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for preoperative and postoperative patients and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse PREOP/PACU Nurse
Four Peaks Surgery Center
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques.
- Minimized risk of medical errors with timely and accurate chart updates in [System].
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- Tracked responses to induction and pain relief techniques and notified physicians of concerning responses.
- Counseled women in labor about techniques for improving comfort, emotional coping, and pain.
- Supported laboring mothers with comfort, advice, and medical interventions.
- Focused on preventing complications with good monitoring and assessment skills for mothers and babies.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
- Proficient in OR (pre-op, circulating, and recovery/PACU)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in company software.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
Patient Safety Attendant
Flagstaff Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with team to deliver high-quality care and enhanced healthcare standards.
- Kept clients safe by monitoring environments and behaviors to quickly intervene in concerning situations.
- Improved clients' self-sufficiency by building confidence and life skills like [Skill].
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
Education
Associates in Nursing -
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ12.2019
Skills
- Results driven, organized, enthusiastic personality to partner with interactive teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient documentation
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Able to assess, coordinate and monitor difficult outcomes
- Leadership skills and team collaboration
- Independent, sound decision-making and problem solving skills
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Infection control
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Register Nurse PREOP/PACU Nurse
Four Peaks Surgery Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
03.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
04.2015 - 03.2020
Patient Safety Attendant
Flagstaff Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2015
Associates in Nursing -
Scottsdale Community College