Derek Morris
WEST FRANKFORT
Summary
- Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Southern Illinois Healthcare, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven leader as a Nurse Manager at Christian Homes, fostering team collaboration and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in case management and precepting, dedicated to enhancing patient care through compassionate, holistic approaches.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nurse Manager
Christian Homes
09.2013 - 01.2017
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Pracititioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01-2017
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing Practice
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL08-2012
Associate of Arts - General Studies
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL08-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Precepting
- Case management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Nurse Manager
Christian Homes
09.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Pracititioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing Practice
John A Logan College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
John A Logan College
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