Rachael M. Ford
Mobile,USA
Summary
Offering strong foundation in healthcare and commitment to learning and developing in critical care environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and clinical practices necessary for acute care settings. Ready to use and develop skills in patient assessment and care coordination in ICU role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, Pulmonary Critical Care Unit
Infirmaryhealth
01.2024 - Current
- Upheld regulatory compliance standards through diligent record-keeping practices, ensuring accurate documentation of medication administration, vital signs tracking, intervention implementation, and patient progress notes.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Developed cultural competence through collaboration with diverse patient populations, ensuring that language barriers or cultural differences did not impede the delivery of high-quality care.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and actively monitoring for potential complications.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously verifying physician orders, dosages, interactions, and potential side effects before administration.
- Assisted in emergency situations by administering life-saving interventions such as CPR when necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Practicum Student, ICU
Ascension Providence Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Under supervision of RN, provided care such as assess patient conditions, administer medications, blood draws, trach care, inserted an managed foleys, accessed feeding tubes, start IVs, and discontinue central catheter lines in a 16 bed ICU unit
- Use critical thinking skills to manage patient care while following safety guidelines and charting
- Coordinate with other members of the interdisciplinary team and with families
- Act as team player specifically for new admits, critical situations, and high acuity patients.
- Gained proficiency in various therapeutic modalities through hands-on application during practicum placement.
Practicum Student, PCU
Infirmaryhealth
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Under supervision, inserted urinary catheters, provided respiratory care, wound care, medication administration
- Practiced and implemented safety measures for the well being of patients and other staff members
- Charting and documentation of vital signs, changes in condition, physical assessment, and blood glucose readings.
- Supporting patients who need help getting in and out of wheelchairs, assisting patients with toileting and walking while complying with safety regulations.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL08.2022
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Mobile, AL01.2010
Skills
- Patient Care
- Epic Computer Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Behavior Analysis
- Teamwork
- Strong Communication skills
- Problem Solving
Awardsactivities
- National Honor Society for High School Students, 2010
- Academic Letter Award, 2010
- Academic Achievement Award for Most Outstanding Student in Nursing, 2022
Certification
Critical Care Class
EKG Rhythm Class
Completion of Nurse Residency Program Jan 2024- Aug 2024
BLS
Timeline
Staff RN, Pulmonary Critical Care Unit
Infirmaryhealth
01.2024 - Current
Practicum Student, ICU
Ascension Providence Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Practicum Student, PCU
Infirmaryhealth
10.2021 - 12.2021
Critical Care Class
EKG Rhythm Class
Completion of Nurse Residency Program Jan 2024- Aug 2024
BLS
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
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