Morgan Buffington
Rolla,MO
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
Rolla, Missouri
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Pointe Rehab And Nursing Center
Rolla, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunset Health Care Center
Union, MO
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Silverstone Place-skilled nursing and Rehabilitation
Rolla, Missouri
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
West Plains, Missouri
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brooke Haven Healthcare
West Plains, Missouri
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
South Central Career Center
West Plains, MO12-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
East Central College
Rolla, MOSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Missouri State University - West Plains
West Plains, MOSkills
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Wound Care
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Pointe Rehab And Nursing Center
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunset Health Care Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Silverstone Place-skilled nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2015 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2013 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brooke Haven Healthcare
12.2011 - 06.2013
Practical Nursing - Nursing
South Central Career Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
East Central College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Missouri State University - West Plains