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Tala Morton

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 10 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Acute hospital Care, SNF and rehabilitation settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Student Nurse Preceptorship

East Valley Community Health Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Assisted with immunization administrations
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.

LVN Student Nurse

Kindred Healthcare Inc.
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.

CNA- Med-Surg Float Pool

Westway Staffing
06.2017 - 09.2022
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree - Nursing

American Career College
Ontario, CA
03.2023

Skills

  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Data management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Med-Surg float pool
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • SNF Care/Clinical Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR
  • ER Unit

Timeline

LVN Student Nurse Preceptorship

East Valley Community Health Center
10.2022 - 03.2023

LVN Student Nurse

Kindred Healthcare Inc.
12.2021 - 10.2022

CNA- Med-Surg Float Pool

Westway Staffing
06.2017 - 09.2022

Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree - Nursing

American Career College

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