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Debra Ledford

Boynton Beach,FL

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN)- Addiction Treatment RN (PER DIEM)

Boca Recovery Center
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Admission of patients to detox
  • Dispense medication
  • Monitor symptoms of withdrawal
  • Discharge patients
  • Collaborate with physicians
  • Develop care plans
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Update census

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - L&D/Postpartum/Newborn Nursery (Full-Time)

Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester, KY
06.1998 - 12.2012
  • Admitted/discharged/transferred patients
  • Oversaw/educated patient throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum
  • Triaged patients
  • IV Placements
  • Induction of labor using Pitocin, Cytotec, Cervidil
  • Circulated cesarean sections in O.R
  • Nurse, and as nursery personnel
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring
  • Placed intrauterine fetal monitors
  • Preop/recovery of cesarean section and hysterectomy patients
  • Assisted with setup of O.R
  • / Setup of sterile delivery tables
  • Assists with epidural placement
  • Setup of sterile delivery tables
  • Perinatal loss and grieving support
  • Management of preterm labor & crisis drips
  • Handling of precipitous deliveries
  • Preceptor of new hires as well as nursing students

REGISTERED NURSE - L&D/Postpartum/Newborn Nursery (Per Diem)

St. Joseph East
Lexington, KY
11.2002 - 10.2003
  • Admitted/discharged/transferred patients
  • Oversaw/educated patient throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum
  • Triaged patients
  • IV Placements
  • Induction of labor using Pitocin, Cytotec, Cervidil
  • Circulated cesarean sections in O.R
  • Nurse, and as nursery personnel
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring
  • Placed intrauterine fetal monitors
  • Preop/recovery of cesarean section and hysterectomy patients
  • Assisted with setup of O.R
  • / Setup of sterile delivery tables
  • Assists with epidural placement
  • Setup of sterile delivery tables
  • Perinatal loss and grieving support
  • Management of preterm labor & crisis drips
  • Handling of precipitous deliveries
  • Preceptor of new hires as well as nursing students

Home Health Assistant

GATEWAY HOME HEALTH
Mount Sterling, KY
03.1996 - 05.1998

CNA & Rehabilitation Technician

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL/ADVANCED CLINICAL SYSTEMS
Lexington, KY
02.1993 - 09.1996

Child Care Attendant

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Mount Sterling, KY
10.1991 - 06.1993

Certified Nursing Assistant

WINCHESTER MANOR
Winchester, KY
07.1991 - 10.1991

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN)- Addiction Treatment RN (PER DIEM)

Boca Recovery Center
07.2024 - 11.2024

REGISTERED NURSE - L&D/Postpartum/Newborn Nursery (Per Diem)

St. Joseph East
11.2002 - 10.2003

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - L&D/Postpartum/Newborn Nursery (Full-Time)

Clark Regional Medical Center
06.1998 - 12.2012

Home Health Assistant

GATEWAY HOME HEALTH
03.1996 - 05.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Morehead State University
09.1994 - 05.2000

CNA & Rehabilitation Technician

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL/ADVANCED CLINICAL SYSTEMS
02.1993 - 09.1996

Child Care Attendant

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
10.1991 - 06.1993

Certified Nursing Assistant

WINCHESTER MANOR
07.1991 - 10.1991

High School Diploma -

Montgomery County High School
08.1985 - 05.1989

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
09.1994 - 05.2000

High School Diploma -

Montgomery County High School
08.1985 - 05.1989

Skills

  • Taking vitals
  • Documenting vitals
  • Patient evaluation
  • Patient management
  • Physical assessments
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Care plan development
  • EMR / EHR
  • Personal care needs
  • Long-term care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Intake and discharge
  • Medication administration
  • Procedure preparations
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Patient counseling
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Immunization skills
  • IV management
  • Precepting
  • Diabetes management
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Discharge coordination
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Health screening
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient relations
  • Postpartum care
  • Neonatal nursing
  • Newborn care
  • Call triaging
  • Administering immunizations
  • Cesarean section preparation
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Family and patient support
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Staff supervision

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate and seasoned Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - COMPACT LICENSE Kentucky State Board of Nursing.
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • NRP Certified

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveWork-life balance

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Full Professional
Debra Ledford