Sandra Morrow
Glasgow
Summary
Experienced Endoscopy Staff Nurse with extensive clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Patient orientated Nurse with 23 years of experience in an Endoscopy Unit, providing direct nursing care to diverse populations. Skilled at multitasking, staff supervision and department operations and knowledgeable in diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
06.2001 - Current
- Assist Endoscopist with Endoscopy procedures.
- Prepping Endoscopy Unit for daily procedures, managing biopsies, cleaning and closing unit for next day.
- Monitor and care for my patient while receiving conscious sedation
- Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care for Endoscopy procedures.
- Prepare rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Review and document patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients.
- Inspect facilities and maintain excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Staff Nurse
BNA Agency
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assisted ailing patients with eating and bathing to support activities of daily living.
Staff Nurse
Rannoch Lodge Nursing Home
08.1999 - 03.2001
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Higher Education - Nursing
Stirling University
StirlingSome College (No Degree) - Scotvec Level 3 Care
Cumbernauld College
CumbernauldSkills
- Expertise in medication administration for conscious sedation
- Student and staff mentoring / training
- Diagnostics and therapeutic intervention
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Instrument Sterilization
- Accurate Documentation
- Maintains professional relationships with staff and doctors
- Adept at prioritizing/managing daily work tasks
- Pre and post nursing care for patients, Cannulation, preparing patient for procedures, teaching patient about upcoming procedure and carrying out nurse led consent
- Procedure Room Preparation and treatment preparation
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Preparing Specimens
Timeline
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
06.2001 - Current
Staff Nurse
Rannoch Lodge Nursing Home
08.1999 - 03.2001
Staff Nurse
BNA Agency
09.1997 - 06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Higher Education - Nursing
Stirling University
Some College (No Degree) - Scotvec Level 3 Care
Cumbernauld College