April Ford
Herndon,WV
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton, WV
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Beckley, West Virginia
08.2023 - 12.2023
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Harper Mills
Beckley, West Virginia
07.2022 - 08.2023
Infection Control Nurse
Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation
New Richmond, WV
10.2020 - 10.2021
Infection Preventionist
Genesis HealthCare Pinelodge
Beckley, West Virginia
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Educate healthcare staff on best practices for infection prevention and control measures.
- Monitor infection rates and analyze trends to inform improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety initiatives.
- Review and update infection prevention protocols based on current regulations and guidelines.
- Provide guidance during outbreaks to contain infections within the facility effectively.
- Maintain accurate records of infection control activities and compliance assessments.
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Harper Mills
Beckley, West Virginia
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Assessed patient wounds to determine appropriate care plans.
- Administered wound care treatments following established protocols.
- Educated patients on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in medical records.
- Trained new staff on wound care procedures and best practices.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment used for wound management.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Beckley, West Virginia
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Administered medications according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for comprehensive patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining patient safety standards.
- Documented patient progress in medical records accurately and promptly.
- Recognized potential problems that could adversely affect patient outcomes and took appropriate action to intervene if needed.
Director of Nursing
Genesis HealthCare
Oak Hill, West Virginia
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Led nursing teams to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for compliance.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing personnel regularly.
- Oversaw budget management for nursing departments effectively.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
Daniels, WV
08.2003 - 10.2010
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit to maintain efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care delivery across multiple departments.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results to identify abnormal conditions or disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Beckley , Wv 02.2003 - 08.2006
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Infection control
- Family and patient support
- Patient assessment
- Proficient with Point Click Care and Meditech
Certification
- Registered Nurse 69353
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Princeton Community Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Harper Mills
07.2022 - 08.2023
Infection Control Nurse
Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 10.2021
Infection Preventionist
Genesis HealthCare Pinelodge
05.2018 - 10.2020
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Harper Mills
04.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2016
Director of Nursing
Genesis HealthCare
10.2010 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
08.2003 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
02.2003 - 08.2006