Amanda Ford
Kenner,LA
Summary
Compassionate and hard working nurse with two years of Family Unit experience. Organized, dependable, and exceptional at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Offered exceptional care and support to mothers and newborns during critical postpartum period.
- Educated mother and family members on postpartum and newborn care.
- Performed hourly rounding and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response in critical situations.
Professional Nanny
Dr. Carrie Firestone Baum
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Cultivated nurturing and engaging atmosphere to bolster imaginative play and learning
- Promoted positive behavior and conflict resolution skills
- Reliably met standards set by parents in organizing meals, managing schedules, and providing safe environment
Social Service Counselor
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Louisiana State University Health & Science Center
New Orleans, LA05.2020
Bachelor Of Science In Psychology -
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2014
Skills
- Nurse Preceptor
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Level 2 NICU
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn Care
- Lactation Support
- Baby Friendly
- Patient Safety
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EPIC Charting
- SBAR Handoff
- Emotional Support
- Discharge Planning
- Car Seat Installation
Certification
- National Child Passenger Safety Technician - current
- Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider - current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program - current
Accomplishments
Nurse Excellence Award Nominee
Timeline
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2022
Professional Nanny
Dr. Carrie Firestone Baum
10.2015 - 08.2018
Social Service Counselor
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
05.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Louisiana State University Health & Science Center
Bachelor Of Science In Psychology -
Loyola University New Orleans