Curriculum Vitae Christina Ford

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Christina K. Ford PharmD, BS, RN

8113 Medallion Pl. Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Cell: (260) 433-8909
[email protected], [email protected]
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Aug. 2015-May 2019
Manchester University College of Pharmacy, Natural & Health Sciences
Fort Wayne, IN
Bachelor of Science Degree [Nursing]
Purdue University Aug. 2003-May 2008
West Lafayette, IN
Licenses
Pharmacist, Indiana State Board of Pharmacy July 2019 - present
License Number 26028333A
Registered Nurse, Indiana State Board of Nursing Jun. 22, 2011-present
License Number 28197556A
Registered Nurse, Ohio State Board of Nursing Sept. 11, 2008-2011
License Number RN.344983
Residency Training: Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN July 2019-July 2020

RPD: Drew Wiard, PharmD
Orientation and Pharmacy Operation, Intern Pharmacist Jul. 1-Aug. 2, 2019
Preceptor: Cheryl Gephart PharmD
 Utilize Cerner® electronic medical record and order entry verification
process, practice IV room and CII safe pharmacist responsibilities, and
hospital pharmacy operations and work flow procedures
Adult-Med Clinical Pharmacy, Resident Pharmacist Aug. 5-Aug. 30, 2019
Preceptors: Nora Clark PharmD and Kayleigh Kurtz PharmD
 Review critical clinical cases, adjust and initiate medication dosing,
recommend antimicrobial stewardship and ICU guideline consults for the
medical-surgical and telemetry units, attend collaborative rounds,
contribute to topic discussions and student preceptorship
Critical Care I Clinical Pharmacy, Resident Pharmacist Sept. 2–Sept. 27, 2019
Preceptor: Jacqueline Clouse PharmD
 Manage patient anticoagulant and antibiotic dosing consults for medical-
surgical and telemetry units, attend collaborative rounds, contribute to
topic discussions, student preceptorship, and drug information projects
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, Resident Pharmacist Sept. 30-Oct. 25, 2019
Preceptors: Kathryn Rodeffer PharmD and Sarah Quick PharmD
 Collaborate with the professional team of the Lutheran Heart and
Vascular clinic to improve medication adherence and patient outcomes
Pediatrics, Resident Pharmacist Oct. 28-Nov. 22, 2019
Preceptor: Rebecca Stevenson, PharmD
 Review, process, and enter pharmacological orders for the pediatric
population in the PICU, NICU, and general pediatric units. Research and
update pediatric protocols for the facility
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Infectious Disease, Resident Pharmacist Jan. 6-Jan. 31, 2020

Preceptor: Angel Heyerly PharmD
 Promote antimicrobial stewardship through patient review, provider
education, and guideline driven protocol updates
Adult Med II, Resident Pharmacist Feb. 3-Feb. 28, 2020
Preceptor: Dr. Steven Schwieterman MD
 Close inter-collaborative interaction with a medical resident team, serve
as a medical resource and pharmacological educator
Critical Care II, Resident Pharmacist Scheduled:
Preceptor: Joe Elder PharmD Mar.2-Mar.27, 2020
 Expand experience from critical care I by implementing greater
independence and growth of critical thinking, interdisciplinary rounding,
and interventional skills
Oncology, Resident Pharmacist Scheduled:
Preceptor: Ashley Wilson PharmD Mar. 30-Apr. 24, 2020
 Verify and enter orders safely for inpatient and outpatient antineoplastic
medications in an oncology specific satellite pharmacy
Emergency Medicine Scheduled:
Preceptor: Leslie Leins PharmD Apr. 27-May 8, 2020
 Review and improve protocols, serve as a pharmacological resource, and June 8-June 26, 2020
assist in emergency situations in the ER and respond to code blue alarms
Preceptorship, Resident Pharmacist Scheduled:
Preceptor: Jennifer McComb PharmD May 11-June 5, 2020
 Mentor and precept an APPE pharmacy student on an adult-med rotation,
offering advice, evaluation, and promoting critical thinking skills
Longitudinal Learning Experiences: July 2019-2020
Education Preceptor: Jennifer McComb PharmD
Management Preceptor: Drew Wiard PharmD
Research Preceptor: Gordon Bokhart PharmD
Certificates
 Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program (IPTeC) In progress
 Heartsaver AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) Oct. 2008-present
 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Nov. 2008-present
 APhA: Immunization Delivery Certification Oct. 2015-present
 APhA: Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate Jan. 2018-present
 APhA: The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Mar. 2018-present
 TB Consortium: Allen County Department of Health May 2018-May 2021
Healthcare Experience
Pharmacist Resident July 2019- July 2020
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne IN
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVIC) Sept. 2011-July 2019
Registered Nurse, Trauma Step-down Unit (9E/W) Oct. 2008-July 2011
The Toledo Hospital, Toledo OH
Certified Nurse Assistant, Alzheimer ward May 2007-May 2008
Millers Merry Manor, Huntington IN
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Leadership Positions
Charge Registered Nurse of Cardiovascular ICU Jan. 2016-July 2019
Manchester University, Fort Wayne IN
The Rho Chi Society Executive Board Secretary Oct. 2017-Oct. 2018
ASHP-SSHP Collaborative Practice Competition Chair Aug. 2016-May 2017
Team Focus Group Committee Representative Aug. 2015-May 2017
Posters, Presentations, and Teaching
Monthly clinical pearls Aug. 2019 – July 2020
E-mail education created for pharmacists within the Lutheran network:
PPI prophylaxis guidelines, ICU rounding tool, Xarelto© Updates, Pediatric
Cathflo© Dosing Guidance, Red Man Syndrome
Canagliflozin Journal Club Aug. 12, 2019
Presented to APPE students & pharmacists at Lutheran Hospital
Hemodynamics Topic Discussion with Hands-on SWAN line presentation Sept. 10, 2019
Obtaining Vital Signs Lab for pharmacy students Set. 11, 2019
Explained vital signs through presentation and assisted with skill practice
CardioMems© and LVADs Oct. 10, 2019
Mock Code Lab for pharmacy students Oct. 28, 2019
Described code blue experiences in multiple small groups with Q & A
Infant meningitis interactive journal club Nov. 5, 2019
CBD Education for the community January 16, 2020
Senior Circle presentation as guest speakers
ASHP General Body Meeting Speaker: Intro to Residency January 22, 2020
Presentation and residency Q & A: Manchester student pharmacists
Drug induced diseases: Pancreatitis Lecture February 26, 2020
Manchester University Pharmacy Student Elective Course
Vancomycin AUC-based dosing with a Bayesian approach February 2020
Computer and verbal media implanted for Lutheran pharmacists
Pediatric Renal Transplant – Medications and Treatment Lecture March 10, 2020
Manchester University Pharmacy Student Elective Course
Science Central Doctor’s Day: Medication vs Candy? March 7, 2020
Parent and children education about dangers of poisons and medicine
Relistor (methylnaltrexone) MUE October 2018
MUE presented at the Lutheran P&T Committee Meeting
“Three Weeks Exposure to Dimethylnitrosamine (DNM) - Induces Rare Forms March 2018
of Spleen and Duodenal Cancers”
Dr. Sidhartha Ray, Ph.D., FACN
Laboratory imaging and study of organ histology
San Antonio, TX: Society of Toxicology Convention
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“Safe Ibutilide Administration and Policy” October 2015

Lutheran Hospital CVIC
Educational poster for cardiovascular intensive care nurses
Publication
Metal Antagonists and Metals Jan. 2017-Dec. 2017
Dr. Sidhartha Ray, Ph.D., FACN
The Side Effects of Drugs annuals: Metal toxicity case study research
Professional Involvement
Memberships and Activities
The Rho Chi Society, Epsilon Nu Chapter Oct. 2017-May 2019
Executive Board Secretary
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Aug. 2016-2018
Collaborative Practice Chair (2016-2017)
P1 OSCE Workshop
Service
St. Vincent de Paul School Aug. 2015-present
“Sunshine Math” grader, book fair, classroom events, mystery reader,
festival RN medic station, “Celebrate” fundraiser clean-up crew, field
trip leader/driver
St. Vincent Cub Scouts Sept. 2016-present
Haunted house concession stand fundraiser, camping and leader
assistance
American Heritage Girls Sept. 2019-present
Cinnamon roll fundraiser volunteer
Honors and Awards
Jo Young Switzer Award May 18, 2019
Awarded for embracing health and science with compassion and
character as a positive role model for the class of 2019
Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information Award of Excellence in Clinical April 2019
Communication
Awarded for excelling in the ability to research and provide
information to answer community questions
Society of Toxicology: Undergraduate Diversity Student Travel Award Fall 2018
Awarded to academic student with interest in toxicology
ASHP-SSHP Outstanding Collaborative Practice Competition Coordinator Spring 2016
Awarded for superior and successful activity coordination
Lutheran Leaders Recognition Award Spring 2014
Awarded to leaders of exemplary customer service
Excellence in Nursing Award: Customer Service Spring 2010
Awarded to leaders of exemplary customer service
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society Spring 2008
Awarded membership for high level of academic success
References
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Christina K. Ford PharmD, BS, RN

Residency Training: Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN July 2019-July 2020

Infectious Disease, Resident Pharmacist Jan. 6-Jan. 31, 2020

“Safe Ibutilide Administration and Policy” October 2015

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