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Nicole Morton

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in providing quality care to diverse patient populations. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Adaptable and flexible with strong leadership skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Infectious Disease Nurse

Wellpath
04.2020 - Current
  • Promote adherence to isolation precautions when caring for patients with contagious illnesses, protecting both staff and other patients from potential exposure.
  • Mentor new nursing staff members on best practices related to infection prevention and control, building a stronger workforce capable of tackling ongoing challenges in this area.
  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of infectious diseases, enabling prompt diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatments.
  • Streamline the communication process, ensuring timely updates to physicians on patients' progress and response to treatments.
  • Improve patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care during challenging illness experiences.
  • Investigat outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.

RN

Wellpath
03.2020 - 04.2024
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Provided mentorship to new nursing staff, sharing clinical knowledge and best practices for effective patient care.

LPN

Wellpath
08.2013 - 04.2020
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Global
Lincoln, NE
03-2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Kaplan University
Lincoln, NE
07-2013

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self Motivation
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

Infectious Disease Nurse

Wellpath
04.2020 - Current

RN

Wellpath
03.2020 - 04.2024

LPN

Wellpath
08.2013 - 04.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Global

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Kaplan University

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