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Julie Ford

Red Oak,IA

Summary

Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, detail-oriented, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Glenwood Resource Center
Glenwood, IA
05.2009 - 06.2024
  • Developed and executed health and safety support strategies
  • Developed and delivered training programs to community providers
  • Enhanced health outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities, enabling them to reside in their preferred integrated community.
  • Provided oversight for LPN's in medication administration and physician order completion.
  • Trained and mentored new nurses in the implementation of policies and care standards
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to plan post-hospitalization home care and prevent return hospitalization
  • Implemented and maintained efficient record-keeping practices for electronic medical records.
  • Conducted thorough investigation into medication errors and devised proactive strategies to minimize potential issues.
  • Evaluated patients, identified and managed complications, and collaborated with medical team for treatment coordination
  • Managed the collection of lab specimens, ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting lab results.
  • Performed emergency treatments within the scope of practice designated for Registered Nurses.

RN

Red Oak Good Samaritan
Red Oak, IA
07.2006 - 05.2009
  • Successfully managed all aspects of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution, and documented responses
  • Coordinated LPNs, CMAs, and direct care staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Assessed patient conditions and monitored behaviors, providing valuable observations and concerns to supervising physicians.

Education

Associate degree in nursing -

Southwestern Community College
Red Oak, IA
06.2006

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Iowa Western Community College
Clarinda, IA
05.2005

Skills

  • Develop trainings for community providers
  • Blood Draw, urine samples and EKG
  • Seizure Management
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Psychiatric & Mental Health Care
  • Patient assessments & Care planning
  • Train and mentor new nurses
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Investigate medication errors
  • Prepared comprehensive nursing reports for individuals

Certification

Registered Nurse # 115800

Timeline

RN

Glenwood Resource Center
05.2009 - 06.2024

RN

Red Oak Good Samaritan
07.2006 - 05.2009

Associate degree in nursing -

Southwestern Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Iowa Western Community College

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