Shontel Ford
Argyle,TX
Summary
A highly self-motivated, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a MSNE in the field of Nursing. Over twelve years of hands-on experience in the healthcare industry, including three years of supervisory experience. With a goal to secure a position that offers professional growth and development, while providing high-quality health care utilizing years of experience, along with skills in leadership, organization, and team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Within Health Provider Services
07.2023 - Current
- Perform a full range of psychiatric nursing services including planning, administering and evaluating patient care in accordance with treatment plans
- Conduct and document a thorough assessment of patients’ medical status upon admission and throughout the patients’ course of treatment
- Administer medical treatment as prescribed by the physician
- Attend and participate in clinical team conferences regarding patient progress, problems and needs
- Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient
- Demonstrated skill in the delivery of patient care as a member of the therapeutic team
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
Registered Nurse-Partial Hospitalization Program Primary Nurse
Eating Recovery Center
09.2020 - Current
- Utilizing leadership skills overseeing a partial hospital program with individuals with eating disorder patterns, while providing physical, emotional, and mental care for patients from early detection to recovery.
- Providing supervision to nurses while providing guidance and assistance with direct clinical care.
- Providing leadership to non-licensed staff by delegating and coordinating care to individuals with eating disorders and psychiatric mental health needs.
- Initiating and documenting an initial and ongoing assessment on each patient’s medical status during admission and throughout the course of their treatment.
- Performing psychiatric nursing services including planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with their individualized treatment plans.
- Providing medical treatment as prescribed by the physician.
- Collaborating with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure multidisciplinary, efficient, high quality patient care is delivered, while making any needed changes to each patients’ treatment plan.
- Assisting with setting up appointments, referrals, and prior authorizations.
- Auditing charts and reviewing clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Charge Registered Nurse
Medical City Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
- Providing direct clinical care to premature or critical ill newborns requiring complex treatments.
- Collaborating as a team member to provide quality care for infants and families.
- Utilizing leadership skills, mentoring, and assisting nurses with direct clinical care.
- Preceptor to multiple new employees and oriented them to the unit as well as policies and procedures during an 8–12-week orientation.
- Performing as a charge nurse, supervising five to ten registered nurses and support staff on a ten-bed unit.
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
11.2011 - 03.2020
- Provided direct clinical care to well newborns and sick, premature, or critically ill newborns requiring complex treatments.
- Provided physical and emotional care for mothers after delivery and ensuring proper recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Occasionally performed as a charge nurse, supervising five to fifteen registered nurses and support staff on a twenty-eight-bed unit.
Education
Master's Degree - Nursing Education
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK05.2017
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK05.2011
Associates - Arts in Arts/Secondary Education
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2007
Diploma -
East Central High School
Tulsa, OK05.2003
Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong leadership skills and ability to delegate tasks
- Strong skills in data collection, documentation, and reviewing medical documents while adhering to client's privacy and confidentiality
- Able to comprehend and adhere to medical policies
- Prioritizing, planning, and time management skills
- Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving efficiently
- Teamwork, dependability, and strong organizational skills
- Home health, hospital, critical care, mental health, behavioral health, inpatient, and outpatient expertise
- Proficiency in EMR systems
- Proficiency in Electronic Healthcare Records systems such as Epic, Meditech, CPN, NOVA, MicroMD, McKesson; Microsoft office, Excel
- Certifications in BLS/CPR, NRP, Texas Multistate License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Within Health Provider Services
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Partial Hospitalization Program Primary Nurse
Eating Recovery Center
09.2020 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Medical City Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
11.2011 - 03.2020
Master's Degree - Nursing Education
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Associates - Arts in Arts/Secondary Education
Tulsa Community College
Diploma -
East Central High School
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