Morgan Ferestad
Billings,MT
Summary
Compassionate new graduate Registered Nurse seeking a position in a patient-centered healthcare setting. Dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care in both outpatient and acute environments while contributing to a collaborative team and continuing professional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Consultant
Sanctuary Spa and Salon
Billings, MT
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided professional first-point-of-contact service, establishing rapport and creating a welcoming environment for diverse clients
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and continuity of service
- Utilized computer systems to document interactions, manage records, and coordinate appointments
- Managed high-volume scheduling, phone calls, and in-person interactions while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced setting
Operative Dental Assistant
Trailhead Pediatric Dentistry
Billings, MT
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Escort patients to their operative room
- Enter and update patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating Doctor using the company operational system
- Charting, and patient education
- Taking dental x-rays
- Assisting to Doctors operatory set-up and clean-up, and completing sterilization processes for equipment and operatory
- Monitoring all patient appointments and ensuring they are ready for the next day’s schedule.
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Center
Billings, MT
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepping donors and performing venipuncture to complete plasma donations.
- Operating plasmapheresis machines which included setting up the tubing, documentation, troubleshooting, and disconnecting donors from the machines.
- Responding to donor reactions and assisting the nurses to ensure the donor's safety.
Trained Medical Assistant
Vitality Medical and Wellness Center
Billings, MT
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitoring and measuring patients' vital signs
- Balancing administrative tasks like scheduling and billing with clinical roles such as assisting with exams and preparing lab tests
- Recording and updating patient medical records and medical histories
- Assisting Doctors and physicians with patient examination
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Billings, MT03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Business Management
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT11-2023
Certification
- Registered Nurse License- Montana (Pending upon NCLEX)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
- CPR Certification- Current
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse (Billings, MT 2025-2026)
- Completing 600+ clinical hours in acute care, medical-surgical, pediatrics, ICU, NICU, labor and delivery, psych and community settings
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, head-to-toe exams, and pain evaluations
- Administered medications under supervision following the “five rights” of medication administration
- Provided patient and family education on disease processes, medications, and discharge planning
- Assisted with care of postpartum patients, including fundal checks, lochia assessment, and patient education
Affiliations
- Member of Montana Student Nursing Association (MSNA)
- Member of AHEC Montana Scholars
- Completed over 100+ volunteer hours in my community including vaccination clinics, health screening, and food banks
- Engaged in 50+ hours of hospital and clinic shadowing gaining exposure to patient care, clinical workflows, and interdisciplinary teamwork
SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS
- President’s Scholarship Award – Carroll College
August 2020 - May 2021
- RMC Bear Grant- Rocky Mountain College
August 2021 - November 2023
- Presidential Scholarship- Rocky Mountain College
August 2021 - November 2023
- Hanson, Rod & Eunice Scholarship- Rocky Mountain College
August 2021 - November 2023
- Baker, William & Lorraine Scholarship
August 2021 - November 2023
- Freeman, Sandra & David End Scholarship
August 2021 - November 2023
- Hamilton, Robert L. Scholarship
August 2021 - November 2023
- Cascade Collegiate Conference Fall 2022 Academic All-Conference
- Soccer Athletic Scholarships
August 2020 - May 2023.
Timeline
Front Desk Consultant
Sanctuary Spa and Salon
07.2024 - 08.2025
Operative Dental Assistant
Trailhead Pediatric Dentistry
12.2023 - 07.2024
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
Trained Medical Assistant
Vitality Medical and Wellness Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Business Management
Rocky Mountain College