Chelsea Byford
Crestview,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse and former Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare, Med-Surg, Post-Op care, Hospice care, NICU, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vitas Hospice
Niceville , FL
11.2023 - Current
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness. Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes. Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary. Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice. Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance. Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates. Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care. Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate. Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries. Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used by nurses while making recommendations for improvement where necessary. Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills. Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions. Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed. Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals. Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system. Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility. Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling. Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources. Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients. Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member. Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Covenant Care
Tallahassee , FL
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessment data and nursing interventions in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Developed a trusting relationship with each client through open communication while respecting cultural differences. Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician. Conducted home visits to assess safety of living environment for elderly or disabled clients. Educated patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan while promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Provided education about resources available for long term management of chronic illnesses. Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions based on outcomes achieved relative to goals established in the care plan. Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans. Advised family members on how best they can provide support during difficult times. Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes. Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols in order to prevent spread of disease within the community. Developed discharge plans that included follow-up arrangements for all discharged patients. Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end of life situations. Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration. Continually monitored changing needs of clients while adapting treatment plans accordingly. Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions. Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions. Provided home health aide care providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives. Resolved issues in field by notifying professionals immediately to determine course of action. Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast ICU/PCU
Miramar Beach , FL
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care. Performs a variety of delegated, basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Provides patient care in accordance with my skills and training, and the needs of the unit. Assists the patient care team in maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. Performs higher-level procedures within my scope of practice. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions. Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis. Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns. Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients. Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Student Nurse Extern in Woman and Children
Ft Walton Destin Hospital
Ft Walton Beach , FL
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients. Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines. Responded promptly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma incidents. Provided emotional support to family members. Assessed patient needs using appropriate tools and techniques. Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients. Developed individualized nursing plans based on assessment findings for assigned patients. Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient. Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living, Memory Care Unit
Destin , FL
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with activities of daily living, toileting, feeding, cleaning resident rooms, laundry, making beds, shower/bathe residents, assisted with transportation and activities and events for residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Post-Op Care Unit
Tallahassee , FL
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Under the direction of a RN or LPN, performs a variety of routine duties involving care of medically ill acute or subacute patients, performs direct patient care, observes and reports changes in the behavior and physical status of patients, provides a clean and safe environment, performs other related duties such as blood draws for lab work, transporting patients, sitting with patients, vital signs, feeding, bathing, bedpans, urinals, catheter care, repositioning, ambulating patients and post-mortem care, attended to patient and family’s immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention, monitored, tracked and conveyed important information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL08.2020
High School Diploma -
Leon High School
Tallahassee, FL05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Requisite's for ASN
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Emotional Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EHR Software
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA394843; Issued 10/19/2020, Expired 05/31/2023
- BLS, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Expiration 06/2026
- AHEC Certificate of Attendance: Health Professionals' Impact on the Opioid Epidemic
- NIHSS Stroke Certification; Issued 2/11/2023
- Stop the Bleed Certified; American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma; Issued 3/6/2023
Additional Information
- Licensure , FL Registered Nurse; Multistate License RN9631677; Issued 06/05/2023; Expires 04/30/2025
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vitas Hospice
11.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Covenant Care
07.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast ICU/PCU
07.2022 - 07.2023
Student Nurse Extern in Woman and Children
Ft Walton Destin Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living, Memory Care Unit
01.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Post-Op Care Unit
08.2020 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
High School Diploma -
Leon High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Requisite's for ASN
Tallahassee Community College
- Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA394843; Issued 10/19/2020, Expired 05/31/2023
- BLS, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Expiration 06/2026
- AHEC Certificate of Attendance: Health Professionals' Impact on the Opioid Epidemic
- NIHSS Stroke Certification; Issued 2/11/2023
- Stop the Bleed Certified; American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma; Issued 3/6/2023
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