Denise Ford

• Evaluated patient outcomes and adjusted care strategies to improve safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Led interdisciplinary care coordination to align nursing interventions with patient-centered treatment plans.
• Facilitated communication among physicians, nurses, and ancillary teams to support seamless transitions of care.
• Mentored nursing staff on evidence-based practice, documentation standards, and bedside decision-making.
• Monitored clinical trends and identified improvement opportunities for quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Directed discharge planning to reduce delays and strengthen continuity across care settings.
• Utilized electronic health records to document assessments, support care planning, and maintain accuracy.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and self-care instructions.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patients'' conditions that warranted intervention or escalation of care strategies.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and understanding of care goals.
• Supported colleagues through peer consultation on challenging cases for improved problem-solving approaches in patient care management.
• Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting wellness and recovery.
• Continuously evaluated clinical workflows for opportunities to improve efficiency, ultimately leading to increased patient satisfaction and better use of resources.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure all aspects of their health were considered in decision-making processes.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced errors in clinical practice.
• Participated in regular clinical audits to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and care standards within the nursing team.
• Contributed to hospital-wide performance improvement projects by identifying areas where nursing care could be enhanced and suggesting solutions for implementation.
• Conducted staff training sessions on emerging healthcare trends, enhancing overall team knowledge and expertise.
• Oversaw admissions, discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
• Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.

• Supervised nursing students during clinical rotations and in simulation lab to ensure safe patient care and professional conduct.
• Evaluated student performance using clinical competencies, documentation standards, and faculty rubrics.
• Coordinated with healthcare preceptors to align learning objectives with site expectations.
• Demonstrated evidence-based nursing practices during bedside instruction and simulation lab instruction.
• Guided students through patient assessments, care planning, and therapeutic communication techniques.
• Reviewed care documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
• Adapted instruction to support diverse learning needs and strengthen clinical confidence.
• Mentored students on professionalism, accountability, and readiness for practice.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group.
• Provided emotional support, insight and encouragement to students through clinical experience journal entry feedback.

Regis College, Weston MA

Masters of Nursing, CNS

Graduation Date, June, 2019