RAEGAN MORTON
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital
Statesville, NC
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Western State Hospital
Staunton, VA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored patient safety and well-being by administering medications, providing care plans, and responding to crisis situations.
- Assessed patient risk levels for suicide or self-harm behaviors and implemented interventions as needed.
- Monitored patients' conditions by observing physical and mental status, intake and output levels, and exercise tolerance.
- Responded quickly to life-saving situations based upon clinical assessments, while following hospital protocols for emergency response.
- Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty areas of practice.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Experience as charge nurse working on the therapeutic, intensive and child and adolescent units.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Asheville, United States
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
University of SC Lancaster
476 Hubbard Dr, Lancaster SC 29720 05.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Acute care expertise
- Family planning services education
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Management
- Patient Relationships
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Patient Observation
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Discharge Plan Development
- De-escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Emergency Medical Administration
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
CPI- Crisis Prevention Institute
MOAB- Management of Aggressive Behavior
TOVA- Therapeutic Options Training
References
Tracy Petleski - DNP MSNE CNL-BC
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Cell: 704.351.6062
Email: tap1955@msn.com
Note: I worked closely with Tracy as charge on the intensive management unit during my time at Novant.
Christian Carballo - PhD, MA, RN
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Cell: 704.661.1432
Email: ccarballo@novanthealth.org
Note: Christian was my manger during my time at Novant.
Penny Felker- MSW, BSN, RN
Clinical Educator at Atrium Health
Cell: 980.230.3980
Email: penny.felker@atriumhealth.org
Note: Penny was my preceptor and mentor during my time at Novant and we both worked closely together on the therapeutic psychiatric unit. She is currently working as a clinical educator at Atrium Health.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2024 - 02.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Western State Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
University of SC Lancaster