RESA LABBE-MORRIS, DNP, MSN-ED, RN

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SUMMARY

Twenty-seven years of nursing experience in acute care, clinical research, education, evidence- based practice, quality and process improvement. Energetic and motivational Clinical Nurse Leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient outcomes. Effective at improving revenue, team productivity and policies to keep the facility operating at a sustainable and profitable level. Well- versed in motivating and retaining employees, building relationships with client members and achieving the requirements for continued accreditation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Premise Health Westlake Health and Wellness Center October 2017-Present Houston, TX

Group Health Center Manager

• Responsible for the overall management and clinical operations of five moderate sized health centers (55 employees) inclusive of Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy, Health Risk Condition Management, and Optometry departments.

• Manage clinical teams composed of MD’s, NPs, RNs, MAs, and Administrative Assistants.

• Coordinates staff management, including talent acquisition, staff development and performance management.

• Manage internal budget ($10,000,000), review expenses and purchase supplies.

• HealthStream Administrator-manage and coordinates annual and updated team member training.

• Manage Quality Improvement Program in accordance with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc. (AAAHC)

• Maintain Health and Wellness Center’s annual site assessment for regulatory compliance with AAAHC.

Houston Methodist Center for Professional Excellence March 2016- May 2017 Houston, TX

Program Director for the Department of Nursing Science

• Responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and revision of programs based on the utilization of research, evidence-based practice, quality and process improvement methodologies.

• Served as mentor and educator for staff development of evidence-based practice, process and quality improvement project implementation, aimed to positively impact patient healthcare outcomes.

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• Focused largely on extending clinical knowledge to further research skills and analytical thought process of staff to improve health care systems outcomes with an emphasis on clinical practice-oriented leadership.

Houston Methodist Center for Professional Excellence April 2014- March 2017 Houston, TX

Nurse Education Specialist II

• Responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, evaluation and revision of programs aimed at orientation, competency validation, and ongoing development of for registered nurses and ancillary staff.

• Served as a role model, a clinical consultant and resource, and an educator of staff.

• Collaborated with clinical and management staff, coordinated consistent education for staff nurses, including orientation, competency validation, and professional development for assigned units and to meet nursing’s strategic initiatives.

• Collaborated with clinical and management staff, assessed educational and professional needs within assigned units on an ongoing basis utilizing unit metrics, nursing dashboards, interdisciplinary rounds, scorecards, accreditation recommendations, patient satisfaction scores, nursing satisfaction scores, and staff surveys.

• Participated in the assessment of institutional educational needs across units/departments.

• Coordinated and/or taught Leadership Educational Programs and revised or participated in the revision of these programs as indicated.

• Program Lead: Nurse Leadership Role Orientation Courses (Managers & Directors), Pathway to Bedside Leadership, Charge Nurse Leadership, Charge Nurse Enrichment, Primary Charge Role Orientation and RN IV Role Orientation. Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) October 2012-April 2014 Houston, TX

Nurse Manager, Clinical Trials, Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics

• Created, developed, and implemented processes and procedures to open Phase 1 Research Unit. The Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics (CCAT) Clinical Research Unit established as a “Store Front” for Translational Research from Bench to Bedside.

• Implemented Electronic Medical Records (EMR) processes for utilization in Clinical Research Setting. EMR development geared to capture clinical participant processes as well as billing pathway. Developed/Created MethOD @ A Glance for research staff.

• Managed and supervised function of the clinical research unit on a 24-hour basis; ensured effective delivery of patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

• Supervised and coordinated the activities that promote inpatient and outpatient care in a clinical and/or research setting.

• Ensured effective planning, oversight, and coordination of clinical research projects on the unit.

• Managed clinical research personnel including assisting with the hiring process, managing and performance and scheduling of work assignments.

• Supported the mission of the unit and the organization. Served as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.

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• Maintained clinical competencies for clinical research unit and provided care as needed.

• Monitored progress and performance of all projects to include quality of services, timelines, compliance with federal, state and/or other regulations, laws and guidelines of The Methodist Hospital Research Institute.

• Ensured compliance with clinical patient care standards and established TMH policies and procedures.

Research Institute Nurse Educator Liaison September 2013-April 2014

• Implemented processes and procedures to create an annual skills validation in collaboration with Houston Methodist Center for Profession Excellence, for licensed Research Nurses. Skills validation included IV insertion, Port-a-Cath Access and removal, sterile dressing changes, 12 lead EKG placement, change in patient status recognition.

• Implemented processes and procedures in collaboration with Houston Methodist Center for Profession Excellence, to provide skills validation for non-licensed Research Coordinators. Skills validation includes 12 Lead EKG Placement, phlebotomy, and vital signs.

Texas Woman’s University, Houston, TX Campus February 2014-2016 Adjunct Clinical Faculty

• Teaching undergraduate students Concepts and Clinical Competencies while assessing student learning outcomes.

• Focused on beginning concepts and clinical competencies while learning and applying knowledge about nursing as a practice profession.

• Exploring aspects of health promotion and health maintenance including information about health care delivery systems. Ethical, legal, economic, and political influences are introduced and how they impact health care and health care providers globally. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX December 2011-November 2012 Nurse Manager, Institute of Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR)

• Supervised, directed and coordinated daily activities of nursing and support staff in a clinical research project.

• Coordinated and ensured accurate protocol implementation and conduct for all staff assigned protocols.

• Developed case report forms or tracking forms for institutional protocols (with study team and bio-computing).

• Coordinated activities for registration of all patients enrolled at other centers through telephone interactions with other research nurses/data managers.

• Coordinated with protocol coordinator the completion of required actions as directed by drug company and other sponsored agencies.

• Coordinated IRB interactions (with protocol coordinator).

• Provided staff education related to new studies and progress and changes of ongoing studies through written document.

• Provided education on clinical trials, investigation drugs, and the research process, to all applicable nursing personnel through in-services and written documentation. Resa Labbe Morris, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN

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• Applied detailed understanding of federal and international regulatory requirements when preparing regulatory review applications enabling efficient and effective registration and approval.

• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record): Completed over 200 hours of software training

• Nurse Educator for EPIC Training. Trained BCM research staff.

• Developed/Created EPIC @ A Glance for research staff utilization Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX May 2006- December 2011 Nurse Manager, General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)

• Managed research operations of an outpatient unit with a staff of 4 registered nurses

(RNs).

• Managed the administration, management and evaluation of inpatient and outpatient care.

• Directed, coordinated and monitored the activities of research protocols and the research team.

• Developed and conducted protocol/chart audits and patient care reviews.

• Developed and maintained databases related to GCRC activity.

• Provided professional and ancillary staff education and annual competency evaluations for the research nurses.

Senior Research Nurse, GCRC May 2002 – May 2006

• Senior Research Nurse for an outpatient nursing unit with a staff of 4 registered nurses

(RNs).

• Supervised coordination, monitoring and evaluation of patient data collection and sample collection in the inpatient and outpatient research clinic.

• Performed protocol specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, collection of specimens, medication administration and monitoring.

• Conducted patient and family educations sessions.

• Collected and processed research laboratory specimens as required by protocol.

• Designed research tools to aid in data collection and analysis.

• Conducted protocol/chart audits.

• Preceptor to new employees and functioned as a resource for staff members. San Jacinto College Houston, TX December 2004-2005 Nursing Educator Licensed Vocational Nursing Program Diagnostic Center Hospital/The Methodist Hospital January 1993- 2003 Houston, TX

Staff RN, Medical Surgical

EDUCATION

Doctor of Nurse Practice, Chamberlain University 2016 Major Area: Healthcare Systems Leadership

RN Health Informatics – HITECH Training Program HCC 2013 Resa Labbe Morris, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN

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Master of Science in Nursing, Texas Woman’s University, Houston TX 2011 Major Area: Nursing Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, TX 2001 Associates Degree in Nursing, San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX 1993 LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse: Houston, Texas Expires July 2023 American Nursing Society (ANA) Expires December 2022 Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Expires August 2023 American Heart Association

Six Sigma Green Belt: Health Care Certification

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