Emily S. Orton

Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.

• Acquired leadership skills in-depth knowledge of Critical Care Nursing
• ESNL training is complete
• Level 3 in 5 Why
• Level 2 in Socratic Questioning and A3 Thinking
• Experience leading changes in practice, process, and policy
• Skilled in assessments, medication administration, and treatment of chronically as well as critically ill client
• Resourceful, energetic, competent, and results-oriented
• Commended for dedicated work ethic and rewarded by steady promotions and advanced training in different aspects of work

• Dr. Daniel Pennington, Former Medical Director of Critical Care, pennindw@mercyhealth.com, 641-428-7043
• Dr. Tavi Madden-LeDuc, Medical Director of the Emergency Department, maddtj@mercyhealth.com, 641-428-7234
• Dr. Pranav Singh, Pulmonologist Intensivist, singhpr@mercyhealth.com, 641-428-6839
• Angela Westphal, Director of Quality, Patient Satisfaction and Risk Management, westphaa@mercyhealth.com, 641-428-7177

• Tice Scholarship Recipient, 2019, MercyOne North Iowa
• Sepsis Coordinator, 01/01/19, 12/31/20, MercyOne North Iowa
• Vitamin C/Sepsis Research Coordinator, 01/01/18, 12/31/20, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa Critical Care Unit
• Informatics Council Member, 01/01/12, 12/31/15, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
• Daisy Award Recipient, 2013, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
• Mercy Scholar, 01/01/09, Present, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa

"My manager Emily is the reason I still work in the stressful environment of CCU. She is very supportive and makes time for all employees no matter what the need may be. I also feel we have supportive clinical leaders as well. The teamwork I experience in CCU I feel is amazing as well."

"Emily is amazing at understanding the expectations and is very willing to help when we need."

"My manager is excellent and her presence is the majority of the reason I wanted to work here."

"The leadership I experience directly in the ICU is incredible. My director is smart, engaged, supportive, and transparent. My clinical leaders are available and experienced nurses who not only help educate et support the nurses on the unit but are there to better the ICU et make sure all patients have a safe stay."

• Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
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