Kela Morris

Registered Nurse with 3+ years of progressive clinical experience across behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, emergency medicine, and pediatric critical care. Currently serving as RN Supervisor in an adolescent residential treatment center, providing leadership in psychiatric crisis intervention, milieu management, and de-escalation. Holds active CPI certification and is pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP track) with a specialization in behavioral health.

Committed to trauma-informed, patient-centered care in inpatient psychiatric settings.

RN Supervisor – Adolescent Residential Treatment Center - Discovery Mood and Anxiety - Irving, TX

(2026-03)

Supervise nursing staff in a residential treatment center providing 24/7 behavioral health care to adolescent patients with psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions

• Lead clinical assessments using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) for patients with complex psychiatric and behavioral health needs
• Implement CPI de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention protocols to ensure patient and staff safety within the therapeutic milieu
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning with psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers to maintain continuity of care
• Oversee medication administration, documentation, and regulatory compliance in an adolescent inpatient psychiatric setting

Patient Health Advocate RN - Solace Health - TX, Remote

(2026-04)

Provide clinical guidance and care coordination for patients navigating complex health conditions in a remote patient advocacy role

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans aligned with clinical best practices

Psychiatric RN (PRN) - Collin Springs Behavioral Health - McKinney, TX

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

Delivered inpatient psychiatric nursing care in an acute behavioral health setting

• Performed psychiatric nursing assessments, medication administration, and therapeutic communication with patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises
• Implemented milieu management strategies and participated in group and individual patient interactions

Psychiatric RN / Charge Nurse - Mayhill Hospital - Denton, TX

(2024-12 - 2025-08)

Provided full-scope psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health unit, managing patients across diverse psychiatric diagnoses

• Served as Charge Nurse, coordinating unit operations, delegating assignments, and ensuring quality patient care delivery across the shift
• Utilized CPI training to manage patient behavioral escalations and maintain a safe therapeutic environment

Psychiatric Med-Surg RN / Charge Nurse - HCA Centennial Medical Center - Nashville, TN

(2024-06 - 2024-12)

Cared for patients on a combined psychiatric and medical-surgical unit, managing both behavioral health and acute medical needs

• Functioned as Charge Nurse, overseeing shift coordination and serving as clinical resource for nursing staff

Addiction / Detox RN - The Next Door Recovery - Nashville, TN

(2024-03 - 2024-11)

Provided nursing care for patients undergoing substance detoxification and addiction treatment in a behavioral health recovery setting

• Monitored withdrawal symptoms, administered medications per protocol, and implemented patient safety measures

PICU RN - Vanderbilt Children's Hospital - Nashville, TN

(2023-11 - 2024-02)

Delivered acute critical care nursing to pediatric patients in a Level I trauma center PICU

• Managed high-acuity cases requiring advanced monitoring, rapid assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency Room Graduate Nurse Extern - Regional One Health - Memphis, TN

(2022-09 - 2023-09)

Gained foundational clinical experience in a high-volume emergency department, assisting with patient triage, assessments, and emergency interventions

Master of Science in Nursing - Austin Peay State University (2025-07 - 2027-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Baptist Health Sciences University (2019-05 - 2023-08)