Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Morris' expertise includes pediatric, medical-surgical and maternal-child nursing and dialysis.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Diabetes Forecast; American Journal of Nursing
Hobbies/Sports:
Softball, Tennis, Reading, Cross-Stitching
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus; Bachelor of Science in Education, Concentration in Trade and Industrial Education, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, Cum Laude (2007); Registered Nurse, The American National Red Cross (1986); Associate Degree in Nursing, Darton College, Albany, GA (1986)
Affiliations Awards:
Georgia Association of School Nurses; American Diabetes Association; National Response Framework, United States Department of Homeland Security
Work History:
Dr. Graham, Affinity Health Group, Tifton, GA (1998-1999); Dialysis Unit, Tift Regional Medical Center, Tifton, GA (1988-1998); Medical and Surgical Department, Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, GA (1987-1988); Pediatrics Department, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA (1986-1987)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was receiving a bachelor of science in adult and career education from Valdosta State University.
Charity:
Local Community Blood Drive, American Heart Association, Inc.; First Baptist Church, Ashburn, GA; Relay for Life
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her religious background and the support she receives from her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the inspiration she received from her mother, a nurse.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Caring for Kindergarten through Fifth-Grade Students, Educating Children, Parents and School Personnel on Asthma, Overseeing the Use of Feeding Pumps for Recovering Children
Education Certifications:
Certified Basic Life Support Instructor; ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare and Hospitals, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Awards/Honors:
Chancellor's List (2005-2006); National Dean's List (2003-2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Morris intents to complete a master's program at Albany State University, GA and join a nurse practitioner program. She would also like to become a diabetes educator.