Dionne Morton MSN, RN
Summary
Professional commitment to ongoing professional development, curricular alignment with accreditation standards, and building collaborative relationships with colleagues and students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery Supervisor
Hillcrest Hospital South
Tulsa
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to health standards.
- Monitored employee productivity to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
Director of Surgical Services
Great Plains Reginal Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Reviewed financial reports and identified cost-saving alternatives for equipment and supply purchases
- Developed innovative strategies to enhance customer service levels and manage costs effectively
- Guided and trained managers and staff to improve overall performance
- Monitored regulatory requirements related to accreditation standards and maintained compliance with local, state and federal regulations
OR Charge Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
12.2010 - 06.2024
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Developed initiatives with leadership to improve nursing satisfaction and retention
- Delegated tasks among staff to enhance workflow efficiency
- Guided new nurses during orientation on processes and protocols.
CCU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
09.2007 - 04.2011
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to promptly identify changes in health status and initiate necessary interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans to ensure effective patient recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for critical patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and health management practices to promote adherence and improve health outcomes.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Mcbride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Monitored patient recovery in PACU, prioritizing safety and comfort to facilitate smooth post-anesthesia transition.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline patient handoff and enhance information exchange.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions to improve recovery understanding and adherence.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT7 2025
Associate of Science - Healthcare Management
Oklahoma State University-OKC
Oklahoma City, OK5 2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK5 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK, US12 2022
Skills
- Performance improvement
- Staff development
- Leadership excellence
- Surgical expertise
- Operational efficiency
- Training program development
Affiliations
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Surgery Supervisor
Hillcrest Hospital South
01.2026 - Current
Director of Surgical Services
Great Plains Reginal Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
OR Charge Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
12.2010 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, PACU
Mcbride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital
05.2008 - 11.2010
CCU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
09.2007 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Healthcare Management
Oklahoma State University-OKC
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University