Tonya F. Ford
5000 N. Mall Way # 269, Flagstaff, AZ. 86004
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
An experience Registered Nurse seeking a faculty position in a university setting.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated healthcare professional with over 17 years of experience, I possess skills within a comprehensive range of educational and medical settings. In addition to offering outstanding patient care, I am passionate about empowering students to become outstanding caregivers.
Education:
Masters of Science Nursing, McKendree University, Louisville, Kentucky 2009
Scholarly Project: Perceived Barriers Existing
for English as Second Language Students in a Traditional Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science Nursing, McKendree College, Louisville,
Kentucky 2003
Associate of Applied Science Nursing, Jefferson Community College, Louisville, Kentucky 1996
AWARDS
Recipient of the Kentucky Board of Nursing, Nursing Excellence Award (2007)
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Kentucky Board of Nursing (2/1997 - present)
License # 1084964
American Heart Association Certification: BLS and ACLS (2014 - 2015)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ.
Assistant Clinical Professor 8/2014 – present
▪Courses taught:
NUR 214L - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT PRACTICUM
NUR 205L - TRANSITION INTO NURSING PRACTICUM
NUR 212 - ADULT HEALTH & ILLNESS PRACTICUM
▪Utilization of Bb Learn to manage grades and course content
▪Coordinate collaboration of course content with lab simulation experience
▪Member of the Undergraduate Policy Committee
▪Registered super user with NAH accu-check/glucometer testing
Tonya F. Ford, MSN, RN
Professional Experience cont.
Tuba City Regional Health Care Tuba City, AZ
RN Case Manager 6/2012 – 8/2014
▪Coordinated care for patients on Navajo/Hopi reservation in the outpatient care center
▪Oriented new nurses to case management process
▪Conducted home visits for HIV patients to increase compliance/knowledge regarding treatment regimen
▪Developed quality process improvements for the case management department
HUMANA Louisville, KY
Clinical Advisor 8/2008 - 6/2012
▪Consulted with Humana Plan members regarding wellness services and utilized established screening criteria to identify member eligibility for specific case management and/or disease management interventions
▪Performed admission reviews, post-discharge calls and discharge planning
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE Louisville, KY.
Assistant Professor 9/2004 -9/2008
▪Didactic and clinical lead faculty for 30 - 40 Practical Nursing students (graduating class)
Courses taught:
NPN 200 - MEDICAL-SURGIGAL NURSING ( 5 credit hrs)
NPN 205 - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING (5 credit hrs)
NPN 210 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM (4 credit hrs)
NPN 215 - NURSIGNG TRENDS and ISSUES (1 credit hour)
▪Developed and revised curriculum content and course outlines as needed
▪Utilized evidence - based practices to assist students in application of theory to real world clinical situations
▪Student advising for LPN and ADN programs
▪Participated as a member of the Faculty Affairs, Black Affairs, and Nursing Admissions Committees
Tonya F. Ford, MSN, RN
Professional Experience cont.
BRITTHAVEN OF PROSPECT Prospect, KY
Registered Nurse Supervisor 9/2004 – 8/2008
▪Provided patient care on a skilled wing of a 200 bed long term care facility
▪Coordinated weekend activities for residents and their families
▪Managed staffing needs
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE Louisville, KY
Occupational Health Nurse Supervisor 5/2000 – 4/2004
▪Managed and ensured compliance for all OSHA mandated programs such as the respiratory, hearing conservation, and first aid responder programs.
▪Other responsibilities included educator for all American Red Cross adult first aid and CPR classes, case management of the FMLA and American Disability Act programs and organization of health and wellness fairs.
▪Created videos as a teaching aid for prevention of back and shoulder injuries
JEWISH HOSPITAL Louisville, KY
Critical Care Staff Nurse 7/1999 – 5/2000
▪Provided preoperative and postoperative care for open-heart recovery patients on critical care unit.
▪Administered IV/oral medications
▪Provided preoperative and postoperative teaching for patients and their families
▪Served as a patient advocate during interactions with doctors and other healthcare professionals
BAPTIST HOSPITAL EAST Louisville, KY
Women’s Health/Med-Surg Staff Nurse 2/1997 – 8/2000
▪Provided preoperative, postoperative and palliative care for female patients recovering in a fast paced medical/surgical environment
▪Administered IV/oral medications.
▪Provided preoperative and postoperative teaching for patients and their families
▪Served as a patient advocate during interactions with doctors and other healthcare professionals