Rachael M. Ford
Mobile,AL
Summary
Compassionate Medical ICU Registered Nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient-centered care, especially in hospice settings. Skilled in end-of-life care, pain management, and providing emotional support to patients and families. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, developing individualized care plans that ensure dignity and comfort during critical transitions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
Mobile, Alabama
01.2025 - Current
- Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, including pain management and comfort measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options and disease management.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated seamless admission and discharge processes for ICU patients to enhance care transitions.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures and emergency situations by implementing rapid response protocols.
- Reported any unusual symptoms or changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising physician.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Infirmary Health Systems
Mobile, Alabama
01.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergent situations to provide prompt interventions for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated comfort for patients and families during challenging situations, enhancing recovery.
- Performed assessments of new admissions to create individualized plans of care.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop tailored exercise plans.
- Educated family members about end-of-life care options and medication administration.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, and other factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL08-2022
Cosmetology Diploma/ License -
Charles Academy of Beauty Culture
Mobile, AL08-2012
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Mobile, AL01-2010
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Pain management
- Wound management
- Critical thinking
- IV therapy administration
- Family communication
- Sedation management
- Patient assessment/care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Comfort care management
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Telemetry monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
Awards Activities
- National Honor Society for High School Students, 2010
- Academic Letter Award, 2010
- Academic Achievement Award for Most Outstanding Student in Nursing, 2022
- Sonneborn Foundation Academic Scholarship, 2022
Certification
AL Board of Nursing License 1-197404
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Infirmary Health Systems
01.2024 - Current
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Cosmetology Diploma/ License -
Charles Academy of Beauty Culture
High School Diploma -
Baker High School