CHRISTOPHER FORD
Fontana
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through a blend of clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Proven ability to address diverse healthcare needs while effectively managing time and resources. Proficient in communication, medication administration, and wound care, with a solid track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of care delivery, ensuring every patient receives personalized attention and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lvn
West Valley Detention Center
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Assisted in wound care management and infection control protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records consistently.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance patient care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Jurupa Hills Post Acute
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
Recruiter
Care Staffing Professionals Inc.
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
- Created reports on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
- Advised management on staffing needs and strategies for improving diversity initiatives.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
Education
College Degree - licensed vocational nurse in Nursing
American Career College
Ontario, CA06.2024
College Degree - Medical Assisting in Nursing
American Career College
Ontario, CA05.2019
High school or equivalent - Medical assistant
Jurupa Hills
Fontana, CA05.2018
Skills
- Dialysis treatments
- Inventory
- Credentialing
- Supervising Experience
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Care Planning
- Hospice Care
- EMR Systems
- Home Care
- MS Office
- Customer Service
- Delegation Abilities
- Medical Records Management
- Retail
- Vital Signs
- Critical Care Experience
- Employee oversight
- Patient Care Coordination
- Cash Handling
- Medication Administration
- Sales
- Nursing
- Tube Feeding
- Experience Administering Injections
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Receptionist
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
Certification
- LVN
- LPN
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Lvn
West Valley Detention Center
08.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Jurupa Hills Post Acute
01.2024 - Current
Recruiter
Care Staffing Professionals Inc.
02.2020 - 02.2021
College Degree - Medical Assisting in Nursing
American Career College
High school or equivalent - Medical assistant
Jurupa Hills
College Degree - licensed vocational nurse in Nursing
American Career College