KELLEY EASTON MORRIS
Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN, APRN, NP-C, FNP-BC
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A.Personal Information
Kelley Renee’ Easton Morris
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Associate Professor of Nursing (Tenured)
B.Education
Spalding University, Louisville, KY, August 1999 - August 2003
Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner - August 2003
McKendree College, Louisville, KY, January 1996 - May 1998
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1998
Jefferson Community College, Louisville, KY, August 1988 - May 1994
Associate in Applied Science, May 1994, Major-Nursing and Business
C.Professional Certifications, Licensures and Memberships
Kentucky Board of Nursing, 1994-present
Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, 1999-present
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2003-present
American Nurse’s Credentialing Center, 2003-present
Federal Emergency Management Agency-Disaster Medical Assistance Team, 2007-2013
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-Certified Medical Examiner, 2016-present
D.Experience
The Little Clinic- Family Nurse Practitioner
September 2005-present
●Diagnose and triage for the implementation of care patients ages 2 years old and up
●Prescribe pharmacologics and interpret diagnostic testing based on patient need
●Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical personnel
●Educate patients on their diagnosis, preventative and wellness care
●Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams for commercial motor vehicle drivers
●Use of (ECW) an electronic medical records program as well as proficiency with Word, Excel, and Power point
●Utilizes Telehealth for patients to have additional options to in person clinic visits
Kentucky Community and Technical College System – (Tenured) Associate Professor of Nursing
August 2005 – January 2016
●Teach with a team to operate a 9 credit hour nursing course including development of lectures, power points, innovative teaching strategies and comprehensive exams
●Preside as Team Leader during many (>12) of the semesters to oversee the day to day operations of the nursing course and team functions
●Clinical hospital instruction on Oncology Unit at a Level One Trauma Center for up to 20 students per semester
●Lead the Associate Degree Nursing program as Chair of the Curriculum committee for five of the years- the most important committee for the Associate Degree Nursing Program
●Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary faculty and staff for the obtainment of student needs such as advising and graduation requirements
JADAC-Seven Counties-Family Nurse Practitioner
December 2014-August 2016
● Obtain a history and physical on all new admits
● Treat drug and alcohol addiction patients for new or ongoing medical concerns
● Interpret lab testing and prescribe appropriate medication while collaborating on a plan of care
Louisville Gastroenterology Associates- Family Nurse Practitioner
December 2003 – August 2005
●Obtain a thorough and detailed history and physical while assessing the need for further testing to evaluate gastrointestinal symptoms and complaints
●Interpret and evaluate labs, diagnostic tests, and pathology results
●Educate patients with regard to disease process, prevention, and prognosis
●Coordinate patient care with testing modalities
●Collaborate the needs of the physicians as well as the patients
University of Louisville Hospital - Charge Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
May 1994-January 2003
●Responsible for clinical supervision of 25 patients, 10 RN’s and medical staff for the delivery of patient care with adolescents and adults in a critical care complex for a Level One trauma hospital
●Evaluation of patient & family needs, coordination of discharge planning and education
●Oversees that all elements of the nursing process are met while working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary persons for the fulfillment of favorable outcomes for patients
●Precept/Orient new and experienced nurses
Norton Kosair Children’s Hospital-Pediatric Afterhours - Staff Nurse
December 2001- June 2002
●Assess and triage pediatric patients
●Educate patients and families with regard to the disease process, illness and treatment options
●Interact collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and emergency rooms in KY and IN for favorable patient care