QUANELLA FORD
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with experience in providing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Experienced in medication administration, health education, and wound care. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with patients and families to promote comfort and safety while remaining organized, detail-oriented, and professional.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Livia Health And Senior Living
East Hanover, NJ
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans for individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and self-care practices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments through proper procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAREREV- BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
PARAMUS, NJ
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Trach/Vent Patient Care and Medication Administration
- Psychiatric Patient Care/Monitoring and Medication Administration
- Detox Patient Care/Monitoring and Medication Administration
- Wound Care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family of Caring of Ridgewood
Ridgewood, NJ
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spring Hills Post Acute Care
Livingston, New Jersey
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan
- Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making
- Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
Medical Assistant
Dr. Dennis DiGiacomo MD LLC
Newark, NJ
03.2012 - 10.2019
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Sanford Pharmacy
Newark, NJ
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Best Care College
NJ09.2021
Medical Assisting -
Anthem Institute
NJ01.2009
Skills
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Wound Dressing
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Feeding Pumps
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Foley Catheter Care and Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Patient assessments
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- BLS
- IV Certifications
Volunteer Experience
Department Of Health, Volunteer, East Orange, NJ, 2021-06, 2021-10, Administer COVID 19 vaccinations, Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks, Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Livia Health And Senior Living
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family of Caring of Ridgewood
04.2024 - 11.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAREREV- BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spring Hills Post Acute Care
12.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
Dr. Dennis DiGiacomo MD LLC
03.2012 - 10.2019
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Sanford Pharmacy
04.2009 - 05.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Best Care College
Medical Assisting -
Anthem Institute