Kyda Ford
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Compassionate and Diligent Registered Nurse with extensive experience delivering evidence‑based care in fast‑paced acute care settings. Critical thinking skills, team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, and sound clinical judgment. Known for rapid assessment abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a calm, focused presence during high‑acuity situations. Committed to patient‑centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improving outcomes through safe, compassionate practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Health Trust/ Working Nurse
03.2021 - Current
- Medical Surgical/ Telemetry/ Progressive care unit
- Proficiency in acute care procedures (e.g., IV insertion and administration, wound care, telemetry monitoring).
- Manage multiple priorities in a high‑acuity environment.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and hospital documentation standards.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with hospital protocols and provider orders.
Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
Pompano, FL
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy care and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Taught patients and loved ones of the patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re occurrence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2017
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- EKG Monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy
- Precepting/ Charge nurse
- Ventilation
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Drain and Ostomy care
Certification
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Health Trust/ Working Nurse
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
12.2017 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University