NICOLE MORRIS, MSN, NP-C

Nicole Morris is a certified family nurse practitioner and member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Nicole has been practicing nursing over twenty years and is currently practicing as a nurse practitioner specializing in pain management. Her nursing background includes multiple areas of the hospital including labor/deliver, emergency room, intensive care as well as working on a psychiatric unit. With this extensive background in nursing, Nicole brings a unique perspective to the legal field. She understands the intricacies of medical cases and can use her well rounded medical knowledge towards to being a phenomenal legal expert.

Curriculum Vitae

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner                                                                                      2013 – Present

Mercy Defiance Clinic, Defiance OH

  • Obtain and analyze complete medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations to determine appropriate pain management options for patients with acute and chronic pain.
  • Provide exceptional assistance to patients to help them attain goals of pain management treatments, compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, medication side effects, and opioid tapering schedules.
  • Conduct monitoring of OARRS reports and random drug screens, actively identify patients at a higher risk for addiction and prescribe opiates accordingly.
  • Utilize medical knowledge to assess, recommend, and educate patients about invasive (spinal injections, spinal cord stimulator, visco supplementation, etc.) and noninvasive pain regimens, translating medical terminology into layman’s terms.
  • Order and interpret MRI’s, perform joint injections, trigger point injections, as well as prescribe opiates, anti-inflammatories and neuropathic pain medications.
  • Successfully diagnose and treat chronic conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic back and neck pain associated with spinal etiology and lumbar/cervical radiculopathy.
  • Create and conduct interactive presentations to patients to fully demonstrate and communicate the spinal injection process, goals, and outcomes.
  • Responsible for writing appeal letters to insurance companies and secure medication prior authorizations.

 

Float RN                                                                                                                                                             2007 – 2013

Mercy Defiance Hospital, Defiance, OH

  • Followed physician directives in the Progressive Care Unit to accurately direct patient care in accordance
  • Provided intensive emergency care and medical support in crisis and physical trauma situations, administering first response care and pain management medication as needed.
  • Supported medical professionals, including surgeons, physicians and various other treatment specialists.
  • Confidentially shared reports with various medical professionals and treatment counselors in order to develop effective recovery treatment plans.
  • Managed room preparation for patients, including sterilization of medical instruments and sanitation of surfaces before and after patient visits.

 

Nursing Clinical Instructor                                                                                                                     2005 – 2008

Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH

  • Instructed clinical courses in the college’s Clinical Nursing Program to undergraduate students training to become nurses.
  • Emphasized high standards due to a firm belief that excellence in care is mandatory for patient safety in the medical field.
  • Practiced innovative educational methodologies and approaches to facilitate student engagement and retention.
  • Presented both lecture-based and clinical instruction to students in patient care practices.
  • Trained students on how to work as part of a high functioning and efficient medical team in hospital and clinical settings.
  • Demonstrated proper techniques for routine nursing procedures and carefully observed and evaluated clinical students during practicums and rounds.
  • Received consistent praise and positive feedback from colleagues and students for ability to engage students, foster enthusiasm, communicate ideas and present course material thoroughly and effectively.

 

Staff RN                                                                                                                                                              2003 – 2010

Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, OH

 Provided exemplary primary care in multiple units and nursing disciplines, including Medical, Surgical, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum, Emergency Room, ICU, and Coping Center.

  • Assumed responsibilities of Charge Nurse as required, managing and directing staffing for optimal patient care and efficiency.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel as required.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
  • Established a compassionate environment by providing physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and educating patient, friends, and family.
  • Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Resolved patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.

 

Staff RN                                                                                                                                                              2001 – 2010

Defiance Regional Medical Center, Defiance, OH

Provided exemplary primary care in multiple units and nursing disciplines, including Medical, Surgical, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum, Emergency Room, ICU, and Coping Center.

  • Assumed responsibilities of Charge Nurse as required, managing and directing staffing for optimal patient care and efficiency.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel as required.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
  • Established a compassionate environment by providing physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and educating patient, friends, and family.
  • Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Resolved patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.                  

 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

Ohio Nurse Practitioner Nursing License with Prescriptive Authority: Valid through August 2017

DEA License with DEA Data2000 Waiver : Current

 

 

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Professional Development
  • Ohio Nurse Practitioner Nursing License with Prescriptive Authority
  • DEA License with DEA Data2000 Waiver
  • PAIN Week National Conference participant (2013/2014)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

 

Organizations
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses
  • American Society for Pain Management Nursing

 

 

EDUCATION

Master of Science – Nursing (GPA:  3.8)                                                                                                          2013 Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY

  • Relevant Coursework: Family Nurse Practitioner

 

Bachelor of Science – Nursing (GPA:  3.5)                                                                                                      2009

Chamberlain College of Nursing, St. Louis, MO

 

Associate of Science – Nursing

Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH