Amanda Morris
About Amanda Morris
Amanda Morris is a Pediatric Nurse Education Specialist currently working at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital since 2023. She has extensive experience in pediatric nursing, having held various roles at Johns Hopkins Hospital and MedStar Health, and she also serves as Pediatric Clinical Faculty at Harford Community College.
Work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Amanda Morris has been serving as a Pediatric Nurse Education Specialist at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing educational programs tailored to pediatric nursing. Her responsibilities include enhancing nursing practices and improving patient care within the hospital's pediatric units.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Morris holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from George Mason University, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing with an education focus from Liberty University between 2021 and 2023. Her expertise includes policy writing and review, particularly in compliance with The Joint Commission standards, and she possesses advanced skills in hospital charting systems.
Background in Pediatric Nursing
Amanda has extensive experience in pediatric nursing, having worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital for eight years in various roles, including Nurse Clinician and Lead Clinical Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). She also served as a Critical Care Transport Nurse at Johns Hopkins from 2014 to 2016 and held the position of Clinical Manager at MedStar Health from 2020 to 2021.
Current Role at Harford Community College
In addition to her role at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Amanda Morris is currently a Pediatric Clinical Faculty member at Harford Community College, where she has been working since 2024. In this position, she contributes to the education and training of nursing students, focusing on pediatric care.
Achievements in Nursing Education
Amanda has led projects aimed at improving patient care and nursing practices in pediatric intensive care units. She has developed and implemented nursing education programs specifically designed for pediatric care settings, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing the quality of nursing education and practice.