Sandra Ford

Ambulatory Care Nurse

Organize Specialty carts with medication, instruments

and supplies

- Order supplies and medication for ACC and specialty

clinics

- Chart review and prioritizing patient's visit based on

acuity

- Quality rounds with infection control team and

Pharmacy

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Facilitated home bound patients by working alongside with BNBMC Community Health Team to administer flu and Covid vaccines
• Conducted thorough patient triage
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new MA's s, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Teach newly diagnosed patients and caregivers of proper insulin administration, safe medication use and storage .
• Implemented medication documentation log for ACC,

LGBTQ and Off Sites

• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Performed triage on incoming patients
• Conducted in services with MA's to review and refresh skills

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.

• Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
• Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.