Curriculum Vitae
Krystal Morris, RN, BSN, CCRN
4806 W. 62nd St. Mission, KS 66205
785-817-2071
kmorris2@kumc.edu
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EDUCATION
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GRADUATE
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
Fall 2009-present
Anticipated Graduation: December 2012
BACCAULAURETE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
Fall 2004-Spring 2008
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PROFESSION LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 Registered Nurse, KS 13-104575-101
May 2008-present
 CCRN Certification 01042342
July 2009-present
 Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
August 2010-present
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
November 2008-present
 Basic Life Support (BLS)
June 2005-present
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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 Registered Nurse, Medical/Transplant Intensive Care Unit
o The University of Kansas Hospital
o Kansas City, Kansas
o June 2008-present
 Patient Care Technician, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
o Stormont Vail Health Care
o Topeka, Kansas
o July 2007-May 2008
 Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
o Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
o Topeka, KS
o August 2006-May 2008
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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 Fall 2012, Health Care Access, Lawrence, Kansas
225 Clinical hours to be completed under the supervision of Advanced Practice Nurse,
Patricia Neiss, FNP.
 Spring 2012, Mt. Oread Family Care, Lawrence, Kansas
Portion of 180 Clinical hours completed under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Marcellino.
 Spring 2012, Lawrence Memorial Hospital , Lawrence, Kansas
Portion of 180 Clinical hours completed under the supervision of APN Gail Ciesielski
 Fall 2011, Eudora Family Care, Lawrence, Kansas
180 Clinical hours completed under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Stamper
 Summer 2011, Silver City Health Center, Kansas City, Kansas
60 Clinical hours completed under the supervision of Advanced Practice Nurse Lisa
Culliton
 Spring 2010, Health Assessment Clinical Sites, Topeka, Kansas
• Marian Women’s Health Clinic
• Washburn Student Health Center
• Topeka Urology Clinic
• Sunflower Prompt Care
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Summation of clinical experiences:
o Spent hours with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the hospitalist role and
became proficient in compiling and History & Physical, performing advanced
health assessments, and assisting in orders for inpatient admission and discharge
planning. Monitored progress of hospitalized patients daily and made
recommendations for changes in care.
o Performed newborn exams, well child checks as well as adult yearly
comprehensive physical exams. Clinical experience with both acute and chronic
disease management of pediatric and adult patients. Cared for patients with
upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Urinary tract
infections, hypertension, dyslipidemia, ADHD, renal failure, liver failure, and
numerous other disease processes. Clinical experience in lab and diagnostic
ordering, interpretation, and interventions.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
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 Fitzgerald Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review & Advanced Practice Update,
Nashville, TN, 2012
 Critical Care Update, University of Kansas Hospital, 2012
 Critical Care Update, University of Kansas Hospital, 2011
 The New Preceptor, University of Kansas Hospital, 2010
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Investigating Hemodynamic Cases Part I, University of Kansas Hospital, 2010
Paradigm Shift in Mechanical Ventilation, University of Kansas Hospital, 2010
Rapid Response Team Boot Camp, University of Kansas Hospital, 2010
ACLS Reaffirmation Course, University of Kansas Hospital, 2010
Trauma Nursing Core Course, University of Kansas Hospital, 2010
Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System, University of Kansas Hospital, 2010
Take A.C.T.I.O.N.: Safe Patient Care is Our Responsibility, University of Kansas Hospital,
2010
 Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, University of Kansas Hospital, 2009
 Transplant Pharmacology, University of Kansas Hospital, 2009
 Critical Registered Nurse Review Course, University of Kansas Hospital, 2009
 Hemodynamic Monitoring Update: Vigelance and Vigileo, University of Kansas Hospital,
2009
 ACLS Provider, University of Kansas Hospital, 2008
 Dysrhythmia Lecture Series, University of Kansas Hospital, 2008
 Navigating the Care of the Solid Organ Transplant Patient, University of Kansas Hospital,
2008
 Essentials of Critical Care Orientation, University of Kansas Hospital, 2008
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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 Mentor: Preceptor for new hires, 2012
 Mentor: Fall Capstone Student, 2012
 Mentor: Spring Capstone Student, 2011
 Mentor: Preceptor for new hires, 2011
 Proctor: Critical Care Orientation, ECCO, 2010
 Participant: Mock Codes, 2009
 Nominee: New Graduate Nursing Excellence Award, 2009
 Participant: Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program, 2008
 Participant: Unit 63 Practice Council, 2008-present
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PRESENTATIONS
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 Summer 2012: Graduate Project Presentation: “Integration of Nurse
Practitioners in a school based setting” Topeka, Kansas
 Spring 2010: Professional Presentation: “Business plan and overview of a Nurse
Practitioner Focused Weight Loss Program” Topeka, Kansas
 Spring 2009: Nurse Residency Poster Presentation: “Early identification of
potential organ donor in the hospital setting” Kansas City, Kansas
 Spring 2007: Professional Poster Presentation: “Identifying potential organ
donors in the intensive care unit” Topeka, KS
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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 Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2011-present
 Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2009-present
 Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing, 2008-present
 Member, Kansas State Nurses Association, 2008-present