by Vickie Jenkins, staff writer
Bellevue Health and Rehabilitation Center provides an exceptional patient experience that combines expert skilled nursing and long-term care with comfort and elegance. Their friendly staff is there to assist with all of your healthcare needs. As an Admissions Nurse, you will be welcomed by an enthusiastic and cheerful Morgan Henry, LPN.
“Bellevue is a 150-bed facility staffed by a team of highly qualified nurses, CMA’s and therapists. We treat each of our residents with the utmost respect, caring for them as if they were members of our own family,” Morgan said. “I admit and assess the residents as they come in,” said Morgan. Currently, we have about 140 residents. Those coming from surgery, go to skilled nursing for a stay of 2 weeks to 30 days and we also offer long-term care,” she added.
After graduating high school in Decatur, Texas, Morgan began her healthcare career in Weatherford, Texas. Over the years, she worked as a CNA and phlebotomist in several skilled nursing facilities. Her compassion shone through as she loved working with the residents and knew that caring for others was definitely her calling. She continued to pursue a career in the medical field and has been a nurse for five years. Moving to Oklahoma a year ago, she has been with Bellevue Health and Rehabilitation since then. “I enjoy working here. Everyone here is so friendly. We are like one big happy family. This is our home away from home,” she said.
“My mother always told me that I had a kind heart and loved caring for others. When I was five years old and in kindergarten, we had to go to the front of the class and share what we wanted to be when we grew up. I wanted to be a nurse. My grandmother made me some white scrubs with little hearts on them. I wore a toy stethoscope around my neck, with a red nurses bag in my hand. I was so proud of that outfit and she took my picture. Now, I have that picture framed, hanging next to my nursing degree,” she said with a smile.
When asking what qualities make a good nurse, Morgan replied, “I believe the most important thing is teamwork. We need to work together and it really does take a village to get things done. A nurse needs to be compassionate and genuine, with compassion straight from the heart. I’ve always had that deep desire to help others.”
Morgan says her strength in nursing comes from getting along with others at an early age. When I was ten years old, I had grown up in Waco, Texas. I was involved in most of the sports that were offered. Then, my family moved to a small town. It was quite the shock. We didn’t live on a farm but we had seven acres of land and had livestock. I was in FFA and the 4-H club. This is when I started showing and judging livestock. I always took the lead in things, striving to do better each time. As time went on, I remained very active with livestock and sports, playing volleyball, soccer, running track and cross-country. Because of my upbringing, I always wanted to go further and reach higher. I still feel that way. I want to do my best and then some,” she explained.
When asked what advice she would give to someone pursuing a career in nursing, Morgan said, “It will be one of the best things you could do. There are so many opportunities. My advice would be to stay positive, never give up, believe in yourself and strive to do better at whatever you set out to do. Keep persevering,” Morgan commented.
When not working, Morgan enjoys spending time with her seven-year-old daughter, and eleven-year-old son. “We enjoy as many activities as we can together. I also like reading and watching a good TV show every now and then. As far as sports go, I still run at least five miles three times a week. Running keeps my mind clear and gets me energized. Sometimes, I run before work and I am ready for the day.”
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