Lowanza Ford
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for critical care and providing holistic, evidence-based treatment to diverse patient populations. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, adaptability in dynamic settings, and excellent communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Proficient in electronic medical records and skilled at managing complex cases with professionalism and compassion.”
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management strategies.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Nurse Technician
Lane Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
Adjustment Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Louisiana
07.2010 - 05.2019
- Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
- Utilized appropriate cost containment techniques to reduce overall claim costs.
- Implemented improvements in manual and electronic billing procedures.
- Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
- Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
- Resolved complex, severe exposure claims using high service oriented file handling.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Provide safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way.
- Perform psychosocial/physiologic assessments and formulate care plans based on patient trends.
- Tailor and prioritize care practices to meet individual patient needs, including cultural and ethical considerations.
- Participate in planning routine transitional health care needs, including treatment and end-of-life options.
- Respond to changes in patient needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment.
- Adapt educational programs and information to individual patients and families.
- Collaborate with patients and families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
- Document all patient care activities according to standards and assist with the documentation process.
- Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to maximize patient outcomes.
- Delegate patient care activities and participate in staff assignments to achieve productivity.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and incorporate evidence-based practices into nursing care.
Education
Associate Science - of Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.2023
Medical Office Administration and Billing & Coding -
Delta College of Art and Technology
Baton Rouge, LA05.2005
Skills
- Patient Stabilization
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Measuring I &O Accurate
- Capillary Blood Glucose Monitor
- IV Line Start
- Tracheotomy Suction and Care
- Aseptic and Sterile Technique
- Wound Care
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Nursing documentation
- Central line management
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Basic life support
- Neurological monitoring
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Enteral feeding
- Seizure management
- Neurology assessments
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Sedation management
- Blood transfusion
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Physical assessments
- Critical thinking
- Blood draw and sample collection
Certification
- ACLS certification 01/2025
- BLS certification 12/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System
06.2023 - 12.2024
Nurse Technician
Lane Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
Adjustment Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Louisiana
07.2010 - 05.2019
Associate Science - of Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
Medical Office Administration and Billing & Coding -
Delta College of Art and Technology
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