Lora Ford
Pendergrass
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience across various units, including Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery, Medical/Surgical, and addiction treatment. Continuously striving to further my education and become and expert in my specialty. Looking to continue my graduate work and further advance my career.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Mother Baby
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Addiction Treatment Center
Mount Sinai Wellness Center
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided compassionate care to individuals going through detox and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provide stabilizing care to patient before transferring to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Habersham Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Traveled as a Medical-Surgical RN to various different locations throughout GA and TX.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Habersham Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
No Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA12-2013
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Certified in Maternal Newborn nursing
- Certifications held for BLS, NRP, STABLE
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Mother Baby
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Addiction Treatment Center
Mount Sinai Wellness Center
04.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Habersham Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions
06.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Habersham Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
No Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
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