Jessica Morton
Effort,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service looking to work in an Urgent Care setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED RN
SLUHN SLEC
05.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care and medication as per established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in emergency department operations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and risks effectively.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
NICU RN
SLUHN SLRA
07.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill neonates in a fast-paced NICU environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated families on neonatal health issues, fostering understanding and promoting positive outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, ensuring timely interventions for deteriorating conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
ALS TP/INPATIENT PARAMEDIC
LVHN
05.2022 - Current
- Providing nursing support, inserting IV or administering IV fluids. Assisting patient’s with ADL’s and building rapports.
EMT/Paramedic
SLUHN
09.2014 - 10.2024
- Duties include obtain an assessment, providing the best possible emergent or urgent care while building rapport with each patient.
Urgent Care Technician
SLUHN CareNow
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Trained new technicians on proper care procedures and equipment usage.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing continuity of care across shifts.
- Led efforts in improving workflow efficiency within the care team, streamlining processes for better service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall safety and hygiene standards.
- Performed blood draws and other diagnostic tests accurately, facilitating swift analysis and treatment decisions.
- Responded rapidly during emergency situations, effectively following established protocols in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions in a timely manner.
PARAMEDIC
PennState Hershey MC
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Duties include assessments, skills, obtaining vitals, and providing emergent care all while doing interfacility transports or emergency calls.
- Administered emergency medical care in high-stress environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Managed and operated advanced life support equipment, enhancing response times and patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices in emergency care.
Urgent Care Tech
SLUHN - Various Locations
09.2014 - 01.2022
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St. Luke’s SON
04-2024
Certification - undefined
GEM EMI
12.2017
Skills
- I am dual licensed as a paramedic and registered nurse skilled with critical thinking, emergency assessment and treatment knowledge I’ve been practicing for 13 years as a paramedic and over 15 months as an RN and have a drive for continually improving my knowledge I am proactive, friendly, organized and passionate about what I do
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ASLS - Advanced Stroke Life Support
- ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
- BLS CPR
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- PHTLS - Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support
Timeline
ED RN
SLUHN SLEC
05.2025 - Current
NICU RN
SLUHN SLRA
07.2024 - Current
Urgent Care Technician
SLUHN CareNow
06.2022 - 07.2024
ALS TP/INPATIENT PARAMEDIC
LVHN
05.2022 - Current
PARAMEDIC
PennState Hershey MC
09.2021 - 01.2024
EMT/Paramedic
SLUHN
09.2014 - 10.2024
Urgent Care Tech
SLUHN - Various Locations
09.2014 - 01.2022
Certification - undefined
GEM EMI
Diploma - Nursing
St. Luke’s SON