Asha Wright-Ford
Warren,MI
Summary
Passionate, hardworking, and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veterans' Affairs
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive education and provided tools to 20 or more patients monthly about procedures and medications
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team composed of 5 or more healthcare professionals to design personalized care plans for patients and ensure continuity of care
- Performed focused assessments, analyzed vital signs, and interpreted medical records with lab work for four or more patients daily
- Facilitated optimal wound healing and infection prevention by assessing, cleaning, and dressing wounds using evidence-based techniques, ensuring patient safety and positive outcomes
Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Resident
Veterans' Affairs
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Researched evidence-based practices to develop and implement nursing interventions, improving patient outcomes and effectiveness of care
- Streamlined patient transportation between the medical-surgical unit and PACU, collaborating with four other nurse residents to determine deficiencies and implement a revised checklist, resulting in a 10% improvement in efficiency and reduced delays
- Administered IV, IM, and oral medications with 100% accuracy to more than 30 patients monthly
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, self-management, and medication compliance to reduce hospital readmission rates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology Cognition Neuroscience
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04.2016
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Clinical documentation
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Care plan development
Certification
Registered Nurse, 4704363474, expires 06/25/2026
Basic Life Support (BLS), expires 04/30/2027
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), expires 04/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veterans' Affairs
08.2021 - Current
Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Resident
Veterans' Affairs
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology Cognition Neuroscience
University of Michigan
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