Alexandria Ford
Huntington,IN
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with proven time management skills and efficiency in task completion. Recognized for strong communication and empathy, fostering teamwork to deliver exceptional client care. Enhances patient satisfaction through attentive service and diligent advocacy within healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers dealing with issues such as anxiety or fear associated with postpartum situations.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Elderly Caretaker
Private Client
Adrian, MI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped client with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Engaged client by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Engaged with client and family to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with client to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individual and continually monitored safety.
- Tracked and reported client's progress based on observations and conversations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Huntington University
Huntington, IN04.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- CPR Certification
- CPI Training
- STABLE Certified
- NRP Certified
Academic Experience
- Parkview Regional Medical Center Postpartum Unit (144)
Aside from the required clinical hours to obtain my bachelor's degree, I took part in 144 hours of practicum or Capstone experience in the postpartum unit at PRMC. This allows me to work one-on-one with a nurse, gain experience working full shifts, and gain more independence overtime.
References
Michelle Gray
Private Client Home Health Manager
(517) 266-9117
michellegrays_email@yahoo.com
LeeAnn Shondell, DNP, FNP-BC
Huntington University Clinical Instructor
(317) 910-1262
lcshondell@gmail.com
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Elderly Caretaker
Private Client
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Huntington University