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Michele Morton

Michele Morton

Philadelphia

Summary

As education professional, offers robust background in higher education and instructional excellence. Adept at developing comprehensive lesson plans and fostering inclusive classroom atmosphere. Known for strong collaboration skills and consistently delivering impactful results in diverse academic settings. Well-versed in curriculum design and student mentorship.

Committed and engaging Clinical Instructor bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in multiple areas including Fundamentals of nursing, Pediatrics and OB. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 20 years in postsecondary education.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Harcum College
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught Fundamentals of Nursing, Pediatrics and OB courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

COVID-19 Vaccinator

Black Doctors Consortium
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate COVID-19 vaccinations in a timely manner.
  • Educated patients on the importance of vaccination, addressing concerns and providing accurate information about possible side effects.
  • Stayed up-to-date on evolving guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, applying current best practices when administering doses to patients.
  • Implemented infection control measures during vaccine administration, reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for both staff and patients.
  • Enhanced patient experience by creating a comfortable environment for COVID-19 vaccinations, addressing individual needs and concerns with empathy.

Volunteer Nurse

Black Doctors COVID 19 Consortium
06.2020 - 06.2021

My duties included COVID testing and providing education to patients.

  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Staff Nurse

Temple University Health System
04.2012 - 06.2021
  • Responsibilities included assessment, planning, evaluation and treatment of inpatients on a medical-surgical unit. Educated patients on their health condition, treatments, maintenance and discharge planning. Managed daily staff activity of patient care technicians as it related to patient care.

PN Clinical Instructor

1199c Hospital and Health Care Workers Uniion
09.2007 - 06.2017
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
  • Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.

Certified School Nurse

School District of Philadelphia
09.1997 - 10.2012
  • Responsibilities included first aid, providing health assessments {vision, hearing, ht & wt}, implement health plans, health teaching and promote control of communicable diseases.

Staff Nurse

Temple University Health System
01.1991 - 09.1997
  • Responsibilities included assessment, planning, evaluation and treatment of inpatients on a medical telemetry unit. Educated patients on their health condition, treatments, maintenance and discharge planning. Managed daily staff activity of patient care technicians as it related to patient care.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Informatics

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor Science in Nursing - undefined

LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2006

Diploma in Nursing - undefined

Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
01.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA
01-1981

Skills

  • Nursing- Basic Life Support -BLS
  • ANCC Medical-Surgical Certification, June 2019
  • Nurse Preceptor- Temple Health 2010-present
  • Epic Instructor Super User- Temple Health 2017-present
  • Classroom management
  • Interdisciplinary approach
  • Diversity awareness

Affiliations

  • Chi Eta Phi Incorporated Nursing Sorority-1993-present
  • American Nurses Association- 2019
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing- 2006 LaSalle Univ-Kappa Delta Chapter

Certification

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing License - 1991-Present
  • Medical-Surgical Training - 2019= Present ANCC
  • Licensed Staff Nurse - 1991-2021
  • Certified Register Nurse, Temple Health - 2019-present
  • Medical Surgical Nursing, - ANCC 2019- present

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Harcum College
08.2023 - Current

COVID-19 Vaccinator

Black Doctors Consortium
06.2021 - 10.2022

Volunteer Nurse

Black Doctors COVID 19 Consortium
06.2020 - 06.2021

Staff Nurse

Temple University Health System
04.2012 - 06.2021

PN Clinical Instructor

1199c Hospital and Health Care Workers Uniion
09.2007 - 06.2017

Certified School Nurse

School District of Philadelphia
09.1997 - 10.2012

Staff Nurse

Temple University Health System
01.1991 - 09.1997

Bachelor Science in Nursing - undefined

LaSalle University

Diploma in Nursing - undefined

Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Informatics

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Lincoln University