Ali Ward
Skowhegan
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner student with over 15 years of progressive healthcare experience, beginning as a Certified Nursing Assistant and advancing to Registered Nurse, including 8 years in acute inpatient medical-surgical care within a critical access hospital. Strong clinical judgment and comprehensive assessment skills are complemented by a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. A compassionate provider focused on community healthcare, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Driven to deliver high-quality primary care across the lifespan, with an emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Redington Fairview General Hospital
Skowhegan, ME
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and standards.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
CNA
Redington Fairview General Hospital
Skowhegan, ME
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and documentation for patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new CNAs on proper procedures and patient handling techniques.
- Streamlined reporting processes for patient care observations, enhancing team efficiency.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-FNP
University of Maine Orono
Orono, Maine05-2026
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Fort Kent
Fort Kent, Maine05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME05-2018
Skills
- Decision-making: Integrates evidence-based guidelines into patient-specific treatment plans Evaluates risk–benefit profiles of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and demonstrates increasing autonomy in complex clinical judgments
- Clinical leadership: Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and models professional growth toward independent practice
- Care coordination: Develops comprehensive, longitudinal care plans across the continuum coordinating referrals and interdisciplinary care and ensures continuity of care through thorough documentation and communication
- Team leadership: Functions as a collaborative leader in multidisciplinary settings and delegates and supervises care appropriately within scope
- Interprofessional collaboration: Communicates clearly and professionally across disciplines
- Family-centered care: Incorporates family perspectives into advanced care planning while also educating families on topics regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and advocates for patient and family care and autonomy
- Health literacy: Assesses readiness to learn and barriers to understanding while developing patient-specific education plans and promoting self-management strategies for chronic conditions
- Advanced assessment: Performs comprehensive health histories and systems-based physical exams while also interpreting lab, imaging and diagnostic date to help formulation differential diagnoses and plans accordingly
FNP STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Home Town Health, Newport, ME, Summer 2024-80 hours
- Expanded my knowledge in advanced and appropriate health assessment techniques in an outpatient setting that managed acute and primary care cases in a school based setting.
- Participated in patient care assessments, diagnosing and follow up planning for patients of all ages.
Cutler Health Center, Orono, ME, Fall 2024-150 hours
- Expanded on education, care and assessment skills for young adults related to reproductive health
- Performing and assisting with pelvic exams & Pap smears
- STI screening, testing, and treatment management
- Management of common gynecologic conditions (vaginitis, UTI, dysmenorrhea, irregular menses)
Waterville Pediatrics, Waterville, ME, Spring 2025-150 hours
- Conducted comprehensive well-child and acute care assessments (newborn–adolescent) while strengthening my differential diagnosis skills in a fast paced setting
- Applied clinical knowledge to educate patients and families on appropriate care settings and treatment plans.
Redington Medical Primary Care, Skowhegan, ME, Fall 2025-150 hours
- Continued to improve assessment and differential diagnosis skills related to adult health
- Increased proficiency at researching and prepping patient charts to improve efficiency for 40 minute visits
- Obtained detailed and comprehensive history and physicals to improve clinical decision making
- Managed common acute and stable chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, URI, musculoskeletal pain)
Redington Medical Primary Care, Skowhegan, ME, Spring 2026-224 hours
- Demonstrated increased independence in conducting comprehensive and focused assessments, formulating differential diagnoses, and integrating clinical findings with diagnostic data to guide evidence-based decision-making.
- Strengthened confidence in prescribing practices, including medication selection, titration, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse effects, and providing thorough patient education to promote adherence and safety.
- Progressed from supervised student practice toward independent provider-level thinking, demonstrating improved clinical judgment, accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and readiness for entry into advanced practice.
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse
Maine State Board of Nursing
RN72116
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Since 2011
- American Nurses Association Since 2017
- AANP 2026
- MNPA 2026
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization, Current, 2025
- AVADE, 2025
- IV Certified, Current
- Nexplanon Insertion and Removal, MERCK, November 11, 2024
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Redington-Fairview Preceptor Course 2019
- Lunder-Dineen Preceptor Program 2019
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Redington Fairview General Hospital
06.2018 - Current
CNA
Redington Fairview General Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Nursing-FNP
University of Maine Orono
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Fort Kent
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennebec Valley Community College