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Ashlea Ford

Ashlea Ford

Lagrange,KY

Summary

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) with 11+ experience in Hematology/ Oncology care, specializing in patient education, provider collaboration, and treatment optimization. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and relationship-building skills in a pharmaceutical sales role.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Outpatient Oncology

Norton Cancer Institute Float
Louisville, KY Jeffersonville, IN
01.2016 - Current
  • Prioritized and managed high-volume patient loads
  • Provided education on new oncology medications and protocols to patients and staff
  • Led staff education sessions
  • Precepted new nurses
  • Managed competing priorities
  • Influenced treatment decisions
  • Educated patients

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Oncology

Norton Cancer Institute
Louisville, KY
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Functioned as a trusted resource, effectively communicating clinical information to drive informed decision making
  • Provided psychosocial support and education to oncology patients
  • Collaborated closely with oncologists, social workers, and care teams to influence patient-centered treatment decisions
  • Proactively addressed concerns and barriers, improving engagement with prescribed therapies

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology

Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oncology and Hematology expertise
  • Treatment planning and protocol knowledge
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cross functional collaboration
  • Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12-2014

Skills

  • Oncology Clinical Expertise
  • Building Strong, Trust-Based Relationships
  • Provider Communication
  • Education and Influence
  • Time and Priority Management
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Group Education/Teaching
  • Presentation of Complex Topics
  • Patient-Centered Care Planning
  • Symptom and Side Effect Management
  • Complex Information Simplification
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Provider Communication
  • EMR systems
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Certification

Oncology Certified Nurse

Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certified

BLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Oncology

Norton Cancer Institute
03.2024 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse, Outpatient Oncology

Norton Cancer Institute Float
01.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology

Norton Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kentucky