Morgan Lessl
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate, hard-working, experienced registered nurse offering a combination of pediatric clinical experience, academic excellence, and strong interprofessional communication skills. Dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care to ensure patients achieve optimal outcomes. Highly organized with passion for learning and leading within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness while managing artificial and natural airways to verify sedation wore off properly and patient safely regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing, fear and emergence agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to empathetically manage vulnerabilities.
- Assessed patient incision site and tracked other indicators of stability or complications, anticipating and managing critical situations.
- Prevented medication errors with vigilant attention to detail when transcribing orders, preparing medications, and administering treatments as prescribed.
- Supported colleagues and coordinated care during high-stress situations as a Charge Nurse through open communication that fosters teamwork and an efficient working environment amongst operating room staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists and floor staff.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives as a member of the Procedural Services Quality Committee by actively participating in audits, reviewing policies and procedures, and making recommendations for change when necessary.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided acute nursing care and management of critically ill patients ranging in age from newborn to adolescent within level 1 trauma center; use of EPIC EHR.
- Culturally competent care for children with a large range of medical needs: respiratory failure, trauma, infectious disease, neurological management (EVD, ICP monitoring, DI, SIADH, seizures), post-surgical (including solid organ transplant), BMT, CAR-T (one of only four staff nurses with proficiency in CAR-T and CRS management), intubation and sedation management, cardiovascular needs including vasopressor titration and management, tracheostomy care, endocrinology care (including DKA), sepsis, pulmonary hypertension with nitric oxide management.
- Performed complex, in-depth assessment while utilizing critical thinking to proactively identify potential causes of deterioration and the appropriate emergent interventions.
- Management of chest tubes, various drains, arterial lines, central lines, G/J tubes.
- Communicated and advocated in a professional and empathetic manner with patients, families and various members of the care team to establish effective working relationships.
- Precepted orientees new to the pediatric ICU, as well as new to the bone marrow transplant/chemotherapy nursing role.
- Voted by peers as 'most approachable and dependable, gives best advice' – leading to role as HELP (Healing the Emotional Lives of Peers) peer supporter through Mayo Clinic.
Medical Assistant
DOCTORS FOR KIDS PEDIATRICS
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Administered vaccinations to patients (newborn to adolescent) and updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs; use of MCIR EHR
- Conducted laboratory tests including blood glucose, cholesterol, lead, hemoglobin, urinalysis, hemoccult, strep B
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring height, weight, and vital signs; documented results with accuracy
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients and families to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2020
Volunteerism & Organizations
- Camp Kesem: non-profit organization supporting children through & beyond a parent’s cancer
- Hellenic Centre For Diseases Control and Prevention: internship involved medical and emotional care in 'Moria' refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece to provide refugee relief and assistance to Hispanic, Greek and African populations
- Children’s Hospital of Michigan Volunteer
- Elementary School Tutor
- Nursing Student Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- Golden Key International Honor Society
Certifications
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Certificate
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certificate in Quality & Safety
- Mayo Clinic Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant Certified
Timeline
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
04.2023 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant
DOCTORS FOR KIDS PEDIATRICS
07.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
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