Margaret Ford
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional experienced in progressive and intensive care. Known for exceptional bedside manner, crisis intervention, and mentoring new staff. I enjoy patient and teammate interaction and am eager to find a collaborative environment with a sense of passion and community amongst staff. I enjoy using my critical thinking skills to improve patient care in a collaborative environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Progressive and Intensive Care
Advocate Health
Charlotte, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergencies by providing immediate care, stabilizing patients before transfer to higher-level services.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
HIV Interprofessional Experiential Elective
Ryan White Program/Immunology Center
Columbia, SC
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked closely amongst an interdisciplinary team of medical, pharmaceutical, social work, and nursing professionals to collaborate and tailor the complex care of a persons with HIV/AIDS.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to asses a patient, work through a care plan, and ensure thorough care by administering appropriate vaccinations, medication reconciliation, medication education, and preventative education.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Children's Nursing Internship
Camp Cole
Columbia, SC
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked amongst peers to enrich the lives of children experiencing physical and emotional illnesses and life challenges by promoting socialization and interest in new hobbies.
- Worked closely with on site medical staff to respond to immediate health concerns including falls, allergic reactions, medication reactions, dehydration, and behavioral reactions.
- Gained experience in how to individualize medication administration to the pediatric patient, helping to minimize anxiety and fear.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC12-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Enthusiastic and energetic about learning opportunities
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Certified Preceptor
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Progressive and Intensive Care
Advocate Health
05.2024 - Current
HIV Interprofessional Experiential Elective
Ryan White Program/Immunology Center
10.2023 - 11.2023
Children's Nursing Internship
Camp Cole
04.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina