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Morghan McGhee

Kansas City

Summary

A compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity trauma care, and an outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to provide exceptional care under pressure in a fast-paced environment, delivering critical interventions with accuracy and efficiency. Committed lifelong learner, driven to deliver the highest quality of evidence-based trauma care. Self-motivated, able to set effective priorities, and implement decisions to achieve immediate and long-term goals. Easily adaptable to new concepts and responsibilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System
02.2021 - Current
  • Assess and triage patients, and determine the priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
  • Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment at a level-one trauma center, with over 150 to 200 patients per day.
  • Start IVs, collect blood and urine samples, administer high-alert medications, provide routine assessments, and provide life-saving interventions to critically ill patients.
  • Provide discharge education, including medication management, follow-up care, and lifestyle modification, to promote recovery and prevent readmission.
  • Closely monitor patients to identify signs of arrhythmia, or other life-threatening complications.
  • Evaluate patients' overall condition and response to treatment through personal observation and assessment, in addition to analyzing data.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to advocate for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educate patients and families on recognizing emergency symptoms, appropriate responses, and preparedness.
  • Able to be flexible with assignments to suit the needs of the department.

Travel ER Nurse

North Kansas City Health
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Monitored telemetry and administered medications, fluids, and titratable drips.
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.

Travel ER Nurse

Boston Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Perform rapid patient assessments, and prioritize care using established triage protocols and ESI.
  • Identify life-threatening conditions and initiate appropriate interventions immediately.

Travel ER Nurse

Oregon Health and Science University
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize patients in life-threatening situations.
  • Assist with Level I/II trauma activations, including airway management, IV access, and wound care.

Travel ER Nurse

Banner Desert Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient outcomes in EMR systems ( Epic, Cerner).
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during crisis situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
12.2020

Chandler Nursing Scholarship -

10.2020

Skills

  • Excellent collaboration with patients and families
  • Patient advocacy
  • Culturally competent care
  • Effective communicator within a team environment
  • Critical thinking in high-pressure emergency situations
  • Strong clinical judgment

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Valid thru 2027-05
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, Valid thru 2027-05
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, Valid thru 2027-05
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association, Valid thru 2029-06
  • Ultrasound for Vascular Access Certification, The Teleflex Academy & TUKHS, Valid thru 2028-10

Leadership Experience

CrossFit Coach and Mentor, Olathe, KS, January 2025 - Present 

  • Provided personalized fitness guidance and accountability coaching to individuals of all fitness levels.
  • Delivered technique feedback and modifications to promote safe and effective training.
  • Led small group discussions and check-ins to encourage accountability and mental well-being.
  • Injury prevention and recovery strategies

Vice President Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Washburn University March 2017 - March 2019

  • Supervised and mentored committee chairs to ensure completion of goals aligned with national and chapter standards.
  • Organized, coordinated and executed several philanthropic events on campus and in the community.
  • Ensured that all standing rules and bylaws as well as national rules were adhered to consistently

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Travel ER Nurse

North Kansas City Health
04.2025 - 07.2025

Travel ER Nurse

Boston Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024

Travel ER Nurse

Oregon Health and Science University
05.2023 - 11.2023

Travel ER Nurse

Banner Desert Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System
02.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Washburn University

Chandler Nursing Scholarship -

Morghan McGhee