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Belinda Ford

Center,TX

Summary

Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare management. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 25+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Angelina House
Jacksonville, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
  • Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
  • Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
  • Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
  • Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
  • Determined methods and procedures for staffing requirements and allotment of funds to various departments and projects.
  • Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.

Resident Care Director

Angelina House Assisted Living
Jacksonville, Texas
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Manage schedules, assignments and performance of nursing staff.
  • Work with outside agencies to improve care for residents.
  • Complete monthly audits of charts and medication to assess compliance with facility standards and legal guidelines.
  • Assess new and readmitted patients for medical concerns and risks.
  • Manage and direct RA's and MA's in effective patient care strategies and compliance requirements.
  • Help develop and implement promotional strategies to bring in new residents.
  • Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggle multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrates leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate clinical personnel.
  • Coordinate work activities and manage scheduling of clinical and nursing staff.
  • Create work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

Travel Nursing

Matrix Medical Network
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Occupational health nursing
  • Covid Testing
  • Telehealth/Covid testing
  • Mab infusions
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

LVN Charge Nurse

Stonegate Senior Living
Carthage, TX
10.2019 - 09.2022
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Conferred with patients to obtain medical history, discuss procedures and answer questions.
  • Participated in facility, regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address deficiencies.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.

LVN Nurse

24HourNurse Staffing, PRN
Rusk, TX
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to psychiatric patients
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.

Staffing Coordinator/Manager

Stonegate Senior Living
Carthage, TX
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring and managing personnel.
  • Selected qualified job applicants for open positions
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
  • Instructed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
  • Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
  • Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing manuals.
  • Assessed employee qualifications for promotions and raises.
  • Worked with human resources teams to align staffing decisions with regulatory standards.
  • Provided support during new employee interviews and orientations.
  • Created and managed work shift schedules according to availability.
  • Located ways to expedite candidate screening and hiring processes to promptly fill staff vacancies.
  • Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
  • As part of management I was responsible for taking call on a rotating schedule.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Management of clinical staff conducting daily/weekly audits of assigned documentation and duties.

Office Manager

S & R Dozer, Inc
, TX
01.2014 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls, and creating business letters and records.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Negotiated with vendors to determine optimal material purchase pricing.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation while maintaining case costs and billing processes.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and tracked records.
  • Prepared and made daily deposits and assisted with invoice processing and bank reconciliation.

Office Nurse

Memorial Clinic
, TX
07.2009 - 10.2013
  • Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
  • Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
  • Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
  • Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
  • Organized patient and physician activities for two-practitioner office with warmth, professionalism and confidentiality and drove clear and complete communication among team.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.

Floor Nurse

Shelby Regional Medical Center
, TX
08.2008 - 07.2009
  • Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
  • Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
  • Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in hospital setting by coaching and supporting.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • 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.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

LVN Charge Nurse

Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation
, TX
04.2005 - 05.2008
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Conferred with patients to obtain medical history, discuss procedures and answer questions.
  • Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
  • Participated in facility, regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address deficiencies.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
01.2023

Vocational in Licensed Vocational -

Panola College
07.1998

Skills

  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Medical Records
  • Office Management
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Healthcare platforms
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Educating families
  • Documenting incidents
  • Compact state and MN Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Team building
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Resident Satisfaction
  • Financial Management
  • Talent Management and Staffing

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Assisted Living Manager Certification- 2023

Timeline

Executive Director

Angelina House
01.2023 - Current

Resident Care Director

Angelina House Assisted Living
07.2022 - 01.2023

LVN Nurse

24HourNurse Staffing, PRN
02.2022 - 05.2022

Staffing Coordinator/Manager

Stonegate Senior Living
07.2021 - 12.2021

Travel Nursing

Matrix Medical Network
05.2020 - 09.2022

LVN Charge Nurse

Stonegate Senior Living
10.2019 - 09.2022

Office Manager

S & R Dozer, Inc
01.2014 - 12.2020

Office Nurse

Memorial Clinic
07.2009 - 10.2013

Floor Nurse

Shelby Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 07.2009

LVN Charge Nurse

Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation
04.2005 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Vocational in Licensed Vocational -

Panola College

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