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Nicole Ford

Simpsonville,SC

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated registered nurse with 6+ years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients at an LTAC hospital. Reliable, ethical, and proven to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals. Motivated and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care
Spartanburg, SC
06.2014 - 01.2021
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Experience with wound care, feeding tubes, PICC lines, ventilator and tracheostomy patients, IV placement, ostomy care, and telemetry monitoring.

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
Simpsonville, SC
08.2008 - 02.2014
  • Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
  • Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
02-2014

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Wound Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Task prioritization
  • Time management
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care
06.2014 - 01.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
08.2008 - 02.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Greenville Technical College
Nicole Ford