Chiffon D. Ford
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Quality-focused, 20-year seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, technical abilities, natural interpersonal strengths, leadership skills, excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Central Connecticut State University
01.2021 - Current
- Provide a clinical environment that fosters a student's academic growth and enhances their professional development
- Evaluate student’s progress, as well as review and grade required clinical paperwork
- Instruct and observe nursing students in their acute medical/surgical rotation in patient care, administering medications, proper techniques, policies, and disease processes and provide constructive feedback as needed
- Work in collaboration with the charge nurses and nursing staff regarding planned assignments and to address any issues and concerns when needed
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
- Assess patient incision site, monitor body temperature and track other indicators of stability or complications.
- Evaluate patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wears off properly and patient regains consciousness.
- Recognize clinical abnormalities then communicate with anesthesiologist in reference to diagnosing and treating of clinical problems
- Comfort and reassure patients and family members, answer questions, convey important care information, and provide education on patient care instructions.
Travel Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed PACU responsibilities as a contracted PACU RN
Medical Practice Manager
Asylum Hill Family Medicine, Inc.
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Observed employees perform their roles, to better understand employee functions and responsibilities, and provided support to improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
- Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Conducted routine staff meetings to ensure compliance and consistency;and interdisciplinary team building meetings.
- Recruit, supervise, coach/develop all non-provider staff to ensure the clinic operates in an efficient manner and that the patients receive high-quality customer service
- Conducted Employee Reviews, staff training, and continuing education of entire staff
- Plan, implement and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical practice staff
Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing Services
Hebrew Health Care
10.2010 - 10.2015
- Assists the VP of Nursing with the 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the clinical management and the clinical integrity of nursing services
- Performed rounds to provide oversight and guidance to staff; to be available for staff interactions and assistance with resident/family issues
- Assisted in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensured consistent delivery of care, maintain and promote residents /Patients’ rights
- Assisted in the development, implementation and evaluation of facility policies, procedures, and guidelines on an annual and ongoing basis
- Assists the VP of Nursing in developing and monitoring standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with regulatory mandates and organizational quality goals
- Assumed the role and responsibilities of VP of Nursing in his/her absence and as assigned
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Intravenous Therapy Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
10.2008 - 01.2014
- Insert/maintain/assess all IV lines throughout the hospital including peripheral IVs, PICCs, Central Venous Catheters, and Port-a-Catheters
- Collaborate and discuss IV therapy needs with MDs and staff nurse
- Evaluated, implemented, and planned successful interventions for solving IV related patient problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nursing House Supervisor
Hebrew Health Care
01.2004 - 10.2010
- Coordinate and oversee care delivered to 334 residents: 287 residents on LTC units and 45 patients on the hospital units
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Interact appropriately with staff, physicians, and other departments in a collegial relationship to meet the needs of the residents and families
- Assist staff in identifying and defining nursing diagnosis/problems from assessment data
- Effectively resolve conflicts
Nurse Consultant & Educator
Sigma International Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Demonstrated appropriate use of the Sigma/Baxter Smart Intravenous Pump equipment and provided operational guidance to nurses.
- Troubleshoots problems regarding the infusion pump.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Provide quality care for critically ill trauma, thoracic, neurological, orthopedic, vascular, and OB/GYN patients, demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintain and manage multiple IV drips, push medication and be active and available for all codes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2003 - 01.2006
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Interact with departments regarding patient care
- Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc
- Assumed Charge Nurse Role: evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments, resource staff nurses
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Supervise patient care delivered by the C.N.A
- And assume responsibility for the delivery of care to the patient
- Review physician orders prior to care and requests physicians’ orders when appropriate to plan of patient care.
Education
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2006
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05.2003
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.1999
Skills
- Supervising Students
- Clinical Supervision
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Department Management
- Hiring and Terminations
- Patient Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Honest and Dependable
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Travel Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 05.2023
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Central Connecticut State University
01.2021 - Current
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Medical Practice Manager
Asylum Hill Family Medicine, Inc.
11.2015 - 07.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing Services
Hebrew Health Care
10.2010 - 10.2015
Intravenous Therapy Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
10.2008 - 01.2014
Nurse Consultant & Educator
Sigma International Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2006 - 10.2008
Nursing House Supervisor
Hebrew Health Care
01.2004 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2003 - 01.2006
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Sacred Heart University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Capital Community College
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Central Connecticut State University
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