Morgan Burton
Scottsville,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Remains calm under pressure and skillfully handles difficult patients and high-stress situations. Works well with diverse patient populations. Develops trusting relationships with patients and family to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Addressing all patient concerns, while also advocating for patients needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
LPN Charge Nurse
Accurate Healthcare Professionals
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
CNA\LPN Charge Nurse
Village Manor
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
WKU
Bowling Green, KY01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
SKYCTC
Glasgow, KY05.2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIHSS certified
- Emergency Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient Discharge
- IV setup
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
RN
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
05.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Accurate Healthcare Professionals
01.2019 - 05.2022
CNA\LPN Charge Nurse
Village Manor
01.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
WKU
Associate of Science - Nursing
SKYCTC