Elizabeth Ford
Hartly,DE
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care/cardiac treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center- CVSICU
2022.11 - Current
- Experience caring for critically-ill patients in the ICU setting including open-heart surgical patients, Gift of Life/organ donation and ECMO patients.
- Served as both charge nurse and preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as central line insertions and chest tube placements, ensuring safe and efficient completion.
- Member of the skin care committee and collects monthly prevalence data for the unit in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center- 2N IMC
2021.06 - 2022.11
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
- Cared for patients recovering from cardiac procedures requiring cardiac stepdown care, served on code blue team for the hospital, lead many unit-based projects in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
Dover, DE06.2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Line Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Chest Tube Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center- CVSICU
2022.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center- 2N IMC
2021.06 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Similar Profiles
Stephanie N HedgeStephanie N Hedge
Registered Nurse II at Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center, CVSICURegistered Nurse II at Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center, CVSICU
Nairuti SanghaviNairuti Sanghavi
Internal Medicine Resident at Bayhealth Medical CenterInternal Medicine Resident at Bayhealth Medical Center
Melanie Malloy, BSN, RN, CNORMelanie Malloy, BSN, RN, CNOR
Registered Nurse at Bayhealth Medical Center - Operating RoomRegistered Nurse at Bayhealth Medical Center - Operating Room