Misty Morningstar
Glendale,OR
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional specializing in patient assessment and infection control. Achieved a 100% pass rate while mentoring nursing students. Successfully managed community health initiatives, demonstrating leadership and commitment to public health enhancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract RN
NW Senior Safe
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to ensure optimal care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Ensured adherence to infection control procedures, maintaining safe and clean patient environments.
- Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes, streamlining related paperwork for efficiency.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Part-time Evening Charge Nurse
Regency Care Center
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Oversaw evening shift operations of long-term care facility, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with safety standards.
- Administered medications, treatments, and charting while effectively communicating with providers and supervising 3–5 staff members to maintain high care standards.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care, enhancing treatment outcomes and ensuring continuity.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in patient conditions or situations requiring immediate action.
- Assessed patients' needs to ensure they were receiving appropriate medical attention.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards consistently.
- Encouraged family involvement in the decision making process by providing education about their loved one's condition.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
Adjunct Primary Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Rogue Community College
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Coordinated with healthcare facilities to arrange clinical placements, facilitating hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Mentored aspiring nursing assistants, offering personalized guidance and support to enhance training outcomes.
- Implemented safety protocols and best practices in patient care education.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance instructional materials and teaching methods.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and written exams, ensuring readiness for certification.
- Assessed student's orientation needs, planned learning experiences and facilitated patient assignment selection to achieve identified learning needs and goals.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as lectures, demonstrations, role-playing exercises, multimedia presentations.
Primary Certified Nursing Instructor
Volare Health Care
Grants Pass, Oregon
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Achieved a 100% pass rate by implementing effective teaching methods and providing targeted support to students.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and examinations, ensuring readiness for clinical practice.
- Mentored nursing students to build clinical skills and confidence in practice settings.
- Organized hands-on simulations to prepare students for real-world nursing challenges.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to align curriculum with industry standards.
- Guided students on ethical issues and professional responsibilities, fostering a strong foundation for nursing practice.
- Conducted clinical evaluations of students in hospital settings.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
School Nurse-Direct Patient
Douglas County ESD
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Responded swiftly to emergency health situations, providing critical care to students and minimizing health risks.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff on managing student health plans effectively.
- Communicated with parents and medical facilities regarding student health conditions to ensure timely intervention.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Taught school staff diabetes care, epinephrine pen use, Narcan administration, and First Aid/CPR to enhance student safety.
- Implementation of nursing assistant class at Glendale High School and the community, 100% pass rate.
Clinic Supervisor
Josephine County Public Health
02.2015 - 12.2021
- Directed daily operations of clinic, streamlining appointment scheduling, task assignments, and regulatory compliance.
- Management of a large contact tracing program up to 65 people, testing, vaccination, and education for the public.
- Collaborated with public health officials to implement community health initiatives, enhancing community engagement and access to services.
- Coordinated community outreach programs that increased awareness of clinic services and improved public health knowledge.
- Launched Nasal Narcan program to equip first responders in Josephine County with vital overdose reversal training.
- Delivered American Heart Association First Aid and CPR training to county employees to enhance workplace safety.
- Provided nursing services for juvenile justice department, including intake assessments and daily health checks.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership team members to discuss progress towards organizational goals.
- Evaluated applications submitted by prospective employees during the hiring process.
Camp Nurse
Salvation Army
Big Bear Lake, California
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Primary Health Care Provider at Salvation Army Camp for Inner city youth.
- Managed emergency situations, providing first aid and ensuring safety and health of all campers.
- Administered medications and treatments to campers, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting their well-being.
- Educated campers on hygiene practices and health-related topics, fostering a culture of health awareness and self-care.
Executive Director
Aging in Place
Glendale, Oregon
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Ensured operational and fiscal integrity by managing designated budget and implementing accountability measures.
- Reviewed and approved annual operating and capital budgets for company.
- Managed budgeting, staffing, training, and direct care.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Coordinated outreach efforts, increasing community awareness about aging in place services.
- Created marketing strategies that effectively communicated the organization's mission and engaged the community.
- Participated as a member of a five-member board of directors overseeing organizational governance.
Resident Care Manager
Highland House Nursing Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Supervised daily operations of resident care teams at Highland House Nursing Center, ensuring high-quality resident support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents with diverse needs.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated resident admissions and discharge processes efficiently and compassionately.
- Facilitated effective communication among families, residents, and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Participated in state-required MDS program and reported infection control incidents and patient oversight outcomes.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health Studies
Grand Canyon University
Pheonix Arizone10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Studies, Community Health Promotion
Portland State University/Oregon Health Science University
Portland, OR03-2022
Master of Public Health - Public Health Studies
USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA01-2022
Associate’s degree Nursing - nursing
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg Oregon06-1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- End-of-life care
- Nutritional support
- Chart updating
- Documentation and charting
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Clinical supervision
- Health education
Certification
- Oregon State Board of Nursing-RN
- American Heart Association-instructor
- Primary Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant Class, Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Emergency Medical Responder instructor 2010 and 2023
Personal Information
Title: RN, BS
References
- Candus Anderson, professional colleague, friend, 541-227-1235
- Susan Snelling, professional colleague, friend, 541-660-0130
- Kate Westmorland MD, professional colleague, 458-257-7689
Volunteer Experience
- Glendale Volunteer Ambulance 1980-1999
- Firefighter for Glendale Rural Fire Department
- Glendale School Board Member
- Glendale Ambulance Board Member
- Pianist local and Douglas/Josephine County Special events
- Community Theater
Grant Work
- Greater Glendale First Aid Stations, 2023-2025
- Glendale High School Grants for Certified Nursing Assistant class, HS Counselor S. Snelling
Communication Skills
- Community Speaker for Public Health, 2015-2021
- Community organizer for Windy Glen Firewise Community, 2015-present
- First Aid/CPR instructor for American Heart Association, 2008-present
Timeline
Contract RN
NW Senior Safe
11.2025 - Current
Part-time Evening Charge Nurse
Regency Care Center
01.2025 - 11.2025
Adjunct Primary Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Rogue Community College
01.2025 - 06.2025
Primary Certified Nursing Instructor
Volare Health Care
08.2023 - 07.2024
School Nurse-Direct Patient
Douglas County ESD
08.2022 - 08.2023
Camp Nurse
Salvation Army
06.2019 - 08.2019
Clinic Supervisor
Josephine County Public Health
02.2015 - 12.2021
Executive Director
Aging in Place
01.2011 - 01.2013
Resident Care Manager
Highland House Nursing Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Public Health - Public Health Studies
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Studies, Community Health Promotion
Portland State University/Oregon Health Science University
Master of Public Health - Public Health Studies
USC Keck School of Medicine
Associate’s degree Nursing - nursing
Umpqua Community College