Elizabeth Morton

Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with background in psychiatry and oncology. Adept at conducting physical and wellness examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and treatment of chronic healthcare issues. Dedicated to excellence and professionalism, with strong clinical skills, exceptional work ethic and ability to build strong patient relationships. Devoted to providing quality patient care using a holistic approach, with emphasis on preventative health. Motivated to helping families live healthier more productive lives. Compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a track record of managing patient care efficiently and effectively. Specialized skills include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management strategies, and crisis intervention techniques. Excel in empathy, communication, and adaptability, ensuring each patient receives personalized and thorough care. Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices enhances ability to improve patient outcomes in diverse psychiatric settings.

• American Nurses Association Current
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners Current
• American Psychiatric Nurses Association Current

• Registered Nurse: Licensed in Puerto Rico, Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, Illinois
• American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified through 2023
• American Nurses Credentialing Center: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified through 2027

Psychiatric nurse experience for 4 years in Intensive locked down unit., Provided care for patients undergoing acute crisis, Assessed patients for presence of suicidal ideas and provided appropriate level of observation and care, Worked collaboratively with teams to plan and implement appropriate therapy while assuring safe and effective patient care

• United Health Group | House Calls 2016-2018, Performed comprehensive physical assessments and annual wellness visits to Medicare members, 2016-2018, Reviewed medications and educated clients on use and side effects, Discussed preventative medicine and educated patients on disease states, Collaborated with Primary care physician and team to facilitate comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies
• YHA/Humana 2015-2016, Conducted comprehensive in-home health/annual wellness visits, 2015-2016, Reviewed medical records and interpreted tests and lab results to develop comprehensive diagnosis., Provided follow up care recommendations to Primary care team
• Family Medicine Clinic 2014-2015, Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of patients ages 5-60, 2014-2015, Performed physical exams; ordered diagnostic tests; prescribed medications; developed treatment plans; and treated acute and chronic illnesses
• Oncology 2000-2014, Assessment, physical exams, treatment plans and medication education and administration for age population new born through 90, 2000-2014

• Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Completed over 500 hours in Medication management and Psychotherapy between 2019 and 2021, 2019-2021, Performed initial assessments and provided one hour psychotherapy sessions of clients in both outpatient and crisis stabilization units using CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing., Developed and facilitated in-patient group therapy program with women ages 29-32., Worked with patients exhibiting ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality and PTSD disorders.
• Medication Management, Under supervision of preceptor: assessed, diagnosed, and prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities for new clients; evaluated and managed medication of outpatient population; ordered and interpreted laboratory tests; referred clients to other clinics and community resources based on needs., Worked with patients exhibiting PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Personality Disorders.
• Geriatric, Telemedicine with in-patient population between ages of 60-90, Assessed, evaluated, and prescribed medication to in-patient geriatric population with dementia, TBI, Schizophrenia, PTSD and Personality Disorders
• Child and Adolescents, Telemedicine with children and adolescents ages 5-17, Conducted psychiatric interviews with clients and family members, Assisted in evaluation of Spanish speaking clients, Diagnosed and prescribed medications for new clients, Managed medication of existing clients, Provided education, recommendations and referrals as needed