Morgan Smithson
Tuttle
Summary
Compassionate nurse with a solid foundation in patient care and medical procedures. Proven ability to provide high-quality care and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong commitment to delivering superior patient care. Skilled in patient education and clinical documentation, with reliable and flexible approach to changing needs.
Seasoned LPN with expertise in clinical and bedside care. Works effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Forward thinker known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Companion Hospice
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during end of life processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decision making.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
LPN
SSM Health
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
LPN Field Nurse
Encompass Home Health
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN Field Nurse
Healthcare Innovations
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses, alleviating stress and promoting optimal wellness.
LPN
Encompass Home Health
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Fillmore County Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Provided comprehensive wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement, and infection prevention measures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical status, medical history, and psychosocial well-being upon admission to the unit.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by maintaining a supportive attitude, resolving conflicts effectively, and demonstrating strong collaboration skills with colleagues.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on medical-surgical best practices and innovations.
- Prevented complications through vigilant observation of post-operative patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatments, and at-home care instructions to promote understanding and self management.
- Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds while maintaining a compassionate and empathetic demeanor during difficult situations.
ICU Nurse
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing stress of hospitalization.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Midwest City OK05-2025
Vocational - Nursing
Western Technology Center
Burns Flat, OK10-2009
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
Accomplishments
- Rockstar award at SSM healthcare for going above and beyond in exceptional patient care
- Nursing scholarship recipient at Rose State
- Honors Society Nursing
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Companion Hospice
10.2022 - Current
LPN
SSM Health
05.2018 - 09.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Encompass Home Health
09.2017 - 05.2018
LPN Field Nurse
Healthcare Innovations
05.2014 - 09.2017
LPN
Encompass Home Health
08.2012 - 09.2014
Medical-Surgical LPN
Fillmore County Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2011
ICU Nurse
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Vocational - Nursing
Western Technology Center
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