MICHELLE FORD
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Compassionate psychiatric nurse dedicated to providing quality patient care in therapeutic environments. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans and educate patients on health management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
UAB St. Vincent's East
Birmingham, Alabama
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate patient care in a therapeutic environment.
- Educated patients on health management and recovery strategies.
RN
ALSANA EATING DISORDER TREATMENT CENTER
01.2019 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients through daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. Trained newly hired registered nurses, enhancing their skills and integration into the team. Administered medications to patients during daily rounds to maintain adherence to treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate care to clients with eating disorders throughout the recovery journey.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
RN
GEISINGER HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients, fostering trust and therapeutic relationships.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement personalized care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for individuals with eating disorders in residential treatment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote recovery and independence.
RN
BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
06.2009 - 02.2017
- Provided direct quality care to patients through daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. Led training for newly hired registered nurses on unit routine, enhancing team readiness and consistency in patient care. Administered medications to patients in accordance with prescribed guidelines, ensuring adherence to safety and efficacy standards.
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
Education
ASSOCIATES - APPLIED SCIENCE
LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication education
- Acute care discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Verbal De-escalation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Epic Cerner certification
Timeline
Staff Nurse
UAB St. Vincent's East
11.2025 - Current
RN
ALSANA EATING DISORDER TREATMENT CENTER
01.2019 - Current
RN
GEISINGER HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
04.2017 - 03.2018
RN
BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
06.2009 - 02.2017
ASSOCIATES - APPLIED SCIENCE
LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE