Alycia Morris

Experienced nurse with a strong background in Emergency and Post-Anesthesia care, known for critical thinking and strong clinical judgment. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary projects and improve patient outcomes through teamwork and collaboration. Highly motivated to transition into a Legal Nurse Consultant role, leveraging extensive clinical expertise to support legal teams.

Global Float RN –ER/PACU - Tenet DMC - Detroit, MI

(2022-08)

Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

• Collect current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
• Manages basic/advanced life support needs and stabilize patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocols.
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.
• Performs evaluations, recommendations and place consultations as related to continum of patient care.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, and IV infusion) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatment in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.
• Provides post op surgical care per guidelines, cleans/bandages wounds, provides basic, bedside care.
• Report any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies, as well as initiate patient education plan.

Nurse Admin Manager - Henry Ford Ascension - St. John Providence Hospital - Detroit, MI

(2017-10 - 2022-01)

Provided leadership in the application of the nursing process to client care and organizational processes and/or systems to improve outcomes at the unit or service level. Initiated interdisciplinary projects to improve organizational performance. Lead research and other evident-based endeavors or activities to improve patient care.

• Utilized professional standards of care and practice to evaluate unit programs and/or services.
• Coordinated nursing services staffing for all in-scope units during shifts of work.
• Provided oversight for multiple hospital departments in the absence of unit management.
• Made frequent rounds in all departments to address patient care, staffing, throughput, and any other issues that may arise.
• Participated and directed associates during emergency and code situations, including disaster situations.
• Assumed role of Incident Commander if required.
• Managed performance and fitness-for-duty issues as indicated during shifts of work.
• In partnership with the department leader, supervised department RNs and other department associates, made or recommended decisions on corrective action/termination, assignment of duties, reviews and addresses associate concerns.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Avalon - Detroit, MI

(2016-03 - 2019-05)

• Obtaining the medical forensic history
• Assessing the immediate health care needs
• A comprehensive examination
• Coordinating treatment of injuries
• Documentation of the complete examination
• Collection of samples for the sexual assault evidence collection kit
• Information, treatment, and referrals for STIs, pregnancy prevention, suicidal ideation, alcohol and substance abuse, and other non-acute medical concerns

Staff RN - Surgical Services Pre/Post Op - Henry Ford Health System - Clinton Twp, MI

(2017-10 - 2022-01)

Provide clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care as well as provide assessment plans.

• Monitoring pre/postoperative patients, including monitoring and recording patient vital signs, administering necessary medications, assessing overall recoveries and educating patients and families.
• Monitoring patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery.
• Skilled at maintaining ventilation and circulation, monitoring oxygenation and level of consciousness, preventing shock, and managing pain.
• Responsible for performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings.
• Checking and updating patient files, charts and medical records.
• Competent with evaluating patients for potential bleeding and/or other pathological indications with intervention as mandated.

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Psychology - Wayne State University (2008-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Oakland University (2014-04)