Edward Ford
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Edward Ford



Career Objective: Establish a long-term career in communications, media and Journalism with opportunities for career growth, professional challenges and to achieve company goals in creative news story writing and reporting.

Inova Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, VA

Clinical Technician 2, Dec 2014 - Present

-Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
-Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
-Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
-Document observations of patient behavior and physical symptoms to nurses.

Virginia Hospital Center Arlington, VA Patient Care Associate & Medical Assistant

Patient Safety Associate March 2015-August-2017

�Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
�Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
�Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
�Document observations of patient behavior and physical symptoms to nurses.

Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department, Riverdale, MD

Lieutenant Firefighter & EMT, May 2007 - Present

-Search for victims in burning buildings and motor vehicle accidents.
-Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured victims.
-Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance
-Prepare written reports that detail specific information on incidents that occurred within our jurisdiction.

EDUCATION

-Parkdale High School, Riverdale, MD
-High School Diploma, May 2009

-University of Maryland University College, Largo, MD
-Major: Communications & Media
-GPA: 2.69
-Expected graduation date: Summer 2020

Additional Skills:
�Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
�Sound written and verbal communication
�Academic experience in Journalism and Communication with strong research, writing and editing skills
�Classroom experience in communications and media, mass media law and journalism writing.
�Ability to manage both long and short-term projects
�Strong Digital Media skills, including proficiency in social media as both a news gathering technique and as a way to distribute content

REFERENCE SECTION

Robbin Young Erin Reynolds Robin Jackson
Sr.Director of Critical Care Clinical Director of Medical ICU Clinical Educator of Intensive Care Unit
4320 Seminary Road 4320 Seminary Road 4320 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304 Alexandria, VA 22304 Alexandria, VA 22304
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Ray Weisenborn
College Professor
1616 McCormick Drive
Largo, MD 20774
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