Tonya F. Ford
5000 N. Mall Way # 269, Flagstaff, AZ. 86004
Email: ford.tonya@gmail.com
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
RN Case Manager
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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
Clinical Advisor
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Louisville, KY
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
Assistant Professor
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Tuba City, AZ
6/2012 – 8/2014
Louisville, KY.
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
Registered Nurse Supervisor
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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
Occupational Health Nurse Supervisor
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Louisville, KY
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
Women’s Health/Med-Surg Staff Nurse
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Louisville, KY
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
Critical Care Staff Nurse
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Prospect, KY
9/2004 – 8/2008
Louisville, KY
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