NICOLE LEDFORD BSN, RN
***** ***** ***** **, ****** CA 95236 · 209-***-****
**************@*****.***
Highly motivated registered nurse with passion, energy, knowledge, compassion, and leadership skills who possesses 6-years of hands-on patient care as an LVN in a variety of areas along with 2-year experience as an RN. Looking for a job where I can grow in knowledge and skill.
EDUCATION
AUGUST 2021
BSN, Eagle gate college
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, along with being involved with National Student Nursing Association (NSNA) and being a part of Sigma Theta Tau International.
OCTOBER 2017
ASVN, Unitek college
Completed associate degree online in 6 months, receiving high honors
MAY 2004
DIPLOMA, Edison senior high school
Graduated with high honors, played 4 years of varsity softball, played 2 years of basketball
EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER 2023-CURRENT
RN CASE MANAGER, ADVENTIST HEALTH LODI MEMORIAL
Case Management of medical surgical patients in a fast paced environment with a ratio of 1:20-30. Discharge planning such as placement after hospitalization such as SNF, home health services, outpatient services and coordination of DME.
AUGUST 2023-NOVEMBER 2023
RN CASE MANAGER, WELBE HEALTH
1:80 patient to nurse ratio case managing for a local PACE program for the elderly population. Case manager to work with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patients care. Handles day to day activities including ordering DME, prior authorizations for specialized care, placement into higher level of care, care coordination with facilities, coordination of care with families, coordinating PT/OT/Home health visits, and medication reconciliation.
FEBURARY 2023 – APRIL 2023
RN STAFF NURSE, ADVENTIST HEALTH LODI MEMORIAL
emergency department
4:1 patient to nurse ratio, caring for all ages from infants to elderly. Management of care: inserting IV’s, administration of medications, administration of blood products, completing head to toe assessments, working with the interdisciplinary team to give the best care possible to all patients.
OCTOBER 2022 – JANUARY 2023
RN CASE MANAGER, BRISTOL HOSPICE
Hospice
Case Management of approximately 24 patients, overseeing care by LVN and HCA. Work with the interdisciplinary team to help support patients have the best quality of life while on hospice. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to help solve problems when they arise. Also conducting head to toe assessments along with medication reconciliation at each visit.
JULY 2022 – OCTOBER 2022
STAFF NURSE RN, Doctors Medical Center, Modesto
FLOAT POOL
General nursing duties along with working in various areas of the hospital with an eclectic patient population to give quality care. Work side by side with the interdisciplinary team to reach goals for patient discharge.
FEBRUARY 2022 – JULY 2022
RN, San joaquin cardiology medical group
VASCULAR SPECIALTY LAB
Perioperative nurse that assists with vascular procedures, insert IV’s, give medications, and monitor patients via tele-monitors.
NOVEMBER 2019-JUNE 2021
LVN, Premise health
Performed basic assessments on children and adults, administered vaccinations, performed blood draws, collection of specimens and assisted with sterile procedures.
NOVEMBER 2014-APRIL 2019
LVN, VARIOUS CLINCS/ACUTE CARE
Worked in various settings: emergency room, urgent care, hospice, school nursing and wound care. Started IV’s, administered medications, completed care plans, assisted with procedures, gave end of life care.
LICENSES
California RN License: 95267045
Current BLS: Expires 11/2025