Taneesa Morton

Provides comprehensive patient care, focusing on women at all stages of life. This includes planning, implementing, and coordinating care, educating patients and families and collaborating with the healthcare team. Key responsiblities involve applying the nursing process, promoting health and safety, and adapting to evolving patient needs.

• Planning, organizing, and administering patient care, including assessment diagnosis, and treatment
• Working with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care.
• Providing education to patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care.
• Coordinating care across different settings, including inpatient and outpatient, and planning for discharge and follow-up. Ensuring a safe environment for patients, implementing strategies to promote health and prevent illness..
• Engaging in continuous learning to stay updated on best practices in women's health.

Responsible for unit and shift leadership: oversight and planning, directing, mentoring, staff assignments, scheduling, providing and evaluating nursing care using critical thinking, professional judgement and leadership skills.

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
• Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
• Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.

• Assessed services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines
• Analyzed clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines.
• Identified appropriate benefits and eligibility for requested treatments and/or procedures
• Conducted prior authorization reviews to determine financial responsibility for Molina Healthcare and its members.
• Requests processed within the required timeframe.
• Referred appropriate prior authorization requests to Medical Directors.
• Requested additional information from members or providers in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Made appropriate referrals to other clinical programs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote Molina Care Model.
• Adhered to UM policies and procedures
• Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.

• Served as a key member of the Appeals team as a Clinical Reviewer
• In-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Supported decision-making processes by providing reliable and timely clinical review findings to supervisors and team members.
• Knowledge of the eviCore guidelines to make clinical decisions
• Served as a reliable resource for team members seeking guidance or clarification on complex cases, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Work with minimal supervision, but use resources as needed to ensure appropriate clinical decisions are made
• Developed strong working relationships with interdisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Used medical and clinical review guidelines and parameters to maintain consistency in MD review process, appropriate utilization levels and compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Improved patient care by conducting thorough clinical reviews and providing accurate assessments.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in managing multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency.

• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
• Served as a key member of Transition of Care program following up with insurance members following their hospital discharge
• Calling out to members to provide medication reconciliation, assessing signs and symptoms related to members health
• Providing disease specific education to help prevent avoidable hospital readmissions
• Acting as a liaison between the insurance companies and the members. Referring members back to insurance plan for continued case management as needed
• Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
• Facilitated appointments and transportation for patients, streamlining access to essential medical services.
• Implemented patient follow-up procedures to monitor treatment progress and adjust care plans as needed.

Within established specialty clinic, I served as a key member of the clinical staff promoting women's health and well-being through preventative care and supportive treatment.

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals in managing the care of obstetrics and gynecology patients.
• Expedited triage process for incoming patients experiencing potential obstetrical emergencies such as preterm labor or preeclampsia symptoms.
• Boosted patient confidence in their ability to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery by addressing concerns and providing reliable information throughout their healthcare journey.
• Increased patient satisfaction with personalized prenatal education sessions on topics such as breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and support to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum stages.
• Facilitated smooth recovery for postpartum patients through timely wound care management, breastfeeding support, and emotional counseling when needed.

In consecutive positions within Labor & Delivery Departments of high-volume medical centers, I provided direct care to up to four women and their infants throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.

• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Maintained a safe and sanitary environment for patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
• Decreased complications during labor by promptly identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by offering emotional support and education on prenatal health, labor, and postpartum care.
• Developed strong rapport with patients by establishing trusting relationships that facilitated open communication about sensitive topics related to pregnancy and childbirth.
• Promoted breastfeeding success by providing lactation support and education to new mothers.
• Acted as an advocate for patients throughout the birthing process, protecting their rights to make informed decisions about their own healthcare choices.
• Managed patient records efficiently, documenting all necessary information regarding assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
• Increased patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective pain management techniques tailored to individual preferences.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring accurate information sharing and timely interventions.
• Enhanced the birthing experience for patients with various labor support techniques such as breathing exercises, position changes, and comfort measures.