Katrenia Ford

Bachelor-prepared Registered Nurse with over 20 years of diverse nursing experience across acute care, hospice, oncology, mental health, and long-term care settings. Experienced in staff supervision, care coordination, patient advocacy, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Currently serving as a Hospice RN Case Manager and Charge Nurse with leadership responsibilities including staff oversight, patient care coordination, documentation compliance, and quality patient care management.

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage both clinical and administrative operations.

Registered Nurse Case Manager - Baptist Hospice - Batesville, MS

(2026-01)

Managed and coordinated hospice care for a caseload of terminally ill patients in home and facility settings. Completed comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Provided skilled nursing care including medication management, wound care, catheter care, and symptom management.

Educated patients and families on disease progression, end-of-life care, medication administration, and comfort measures. Completed accurate and timely EMR documentation in compliance with Medicare hospice regulations. Participated in IDG meetings and provided patient status updates.

Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse - Quitman County Health and Rehab, LLC - Marks, MS

(2025-05)

Oversaw and coordinated activities of nursing staff including CNAs and LPNs. Provided clinical guidance, patient assessments, care planning, and intervention implementation. Ensured adherence to facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Advocated for patient rights and ensured quality patient care. Communicated effectively with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Performed direct patient care including medication administration, documentation, and patient assessments.

Registered Nurse – Nurse Navigator (Mammography Department) - Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto - Southaven, MS

(2022-08 - 2025-04)

Educated patients on complex medical information and guided them through the healthcare system. Coordinated care by connecting patients with specialists, financial resources, and support services. Advocated for patients and ensured continuity of care. Provided emotional support and education to patients and families throughout treatment and diagnostic processes.

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Oncology Nurse II / Charge Nurse (RSL) - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Memphis, TN

(2018-04 - 2022-08)

Provided high-quality patient care to pediatric oncology patients including chemotherapy administration and symptom management. Educated patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans. As Charge Nurse, supervised unit activities, managed staffing assignments, coordinated admissions and discharges, and served as liaison between nursing staff and physicians.

Registered Nurse – PTSD / Residential Mental Health Unit - VA Medical Center - Memphis, TN

(2017-03 - 2018-09)

Provided mental health nursing care for veterans with PTSD and substance abuse disorders. Administered medications, performed mental health assessments, facilitated group sessions, and collaborated with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary team members.

Registered Nurse – Hospice - North Delta Hospice & Palliative Services - Southaven, MS

(2016-07 - 2017-05)

Provided end-of-life nursing care including pain and symptom management, wound care, medication administration, and emotional support for patients and families. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and supervised LPNs and CNAs in inpatient hospice setting.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Chamberlain College of Nursing (2012-06)

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing - Arkansas State University – Jonesboro (2007-12)

Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration - Business Administration - Southeast College of Technology – Memphis (1996-12)