Monica Ford
UNC Health Care
Wake Forest
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Experienced registered nurse with 25+ years in emergency, trauma, and direct patient care settings. Skilled in triage, medication administration, IV therapy, and timely escalation of changes in condition. Focused on safe interventions, patient education, and accurate EMR documentation that supports quality outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse
16 Years 6 Months- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans to support safe, timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments while verifying orders, allergies, and patient identifiers.
- Triaged patients and assessed their level of care in a fast paced emergency department.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and responses in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical changes, escalating concerns for prompt provider review.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and self-care.
Registered Nurse
9 Years 3 Months- Carried out detailed patient assessments to monitor for early signs of change in condition, promptly notified physicians of findings, and implemented appropriate interventions when required.
- Coordinated charge nurse responsibilities on 32-bed trauma unit to support unit readiness and continuity of care.
- Served as preceptor for new graduate nurses, mentoring nursing skills, supporting clinical judgment, and reinforcing evidence-based care.
- Assessed patients’ acuity levels and individual needs to prioritize nursing interventions effectively using critical thinking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Therapy
- Dean's List 1997-1999
- Extracurricular Activities: [Activity]UNCW Cheerleader
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Strong clinical judgment
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient education
Critical Thinking
Compassion and empathy
Certification
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care
04.2010 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Duke University Medical Center
01.2002 - 04.2011Read More
Wake Technical Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts from Recreational Therapy
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Award for Nursing Excellence, UNC Rex Emergency Department
I was chosen by the staff of the UNC Rex Emergency Dept for excellence in Nursing care. It is such an honor to receive this award and I strive daily to be the best RN and give compassionate care to my patients.