Tracy L. Ford-Howard
Crystal River
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with leadership and marketing experience in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Home Health environAmbitious nurse with career goals of growing and developing within a Senior Living organization, expanding my experience in supervising and training staff, focused on exceptional resident care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Enhabit
Brooksville
08.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for client comfort and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2006 - Current
Unit Manager
Diamond Ridge Health & Rehab
Lecanto
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Led daily operations and managed team performance in a high-demand environment.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new employees and existing staff.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and distribution efficiency.
Health and Wellness Director
Atlas Senior Living
Hudson
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed wellness programs enhancing resident health and engagement.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align care strategies and services.
- Implemented training sessions for staff on health and wellness best practices.
Chronic Care Case Management Nurse and Infusion Nurse
Nature Coast Healthcare
Crystal River
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Managing and monitoring the daily tasks of the Wellness Department
- Training, leading, and managing Med Techs, Wellness Nurses, and Associates
- Scheduling of staff to meet the needs of residents
- Managing effective infection control practices, documentation and resident records
- Resolving resident and family concerns and executing appropriate follow up
Director Of Resident Care
Nature Coast Healthcare
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Managing and monitoring the daily tasks of the Wellness Department
- Training, leading, and managing Med Techs, Wellness Nurses, and Associates
- Scheduling of staff to meet the needs of residents
- Managing effective infection control practices, documentation and resident records
- Resolving resident and family concerns and executing appropriate follow up
Entrepreneur/ Family Business Owner
01.2011 - 12.2021
End of Life Nurse
Vitas HealthCare
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Direct care for end of life patients
- Supervised CNA staff to ensure proper care and treatment of residents
- Educated family and patients regarding the death and dying process
- Proper management and oversight of medication administration
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Managing and monitoring the daily tasks of the Wellness Department
- Training, leading, and managing Med Techs, Wellness Nurses, and Associates
- Scheduling of staff to meet the needs of residents
- Managing effective infection control practices, documentation and resident records
- Resolving resident and family concerns and executing appropriate follow up
Charge Nurse
Rosecastle Assisted Living Facility
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported Director of Nursing in the management and execution of clinical care deliverables for residents; supervised staff during periods when DON was not in the community
- Monitored resident health and wellness, ensuring the completion of daily tasks for a community with an average census of 75 residents
- Managed tasks of nurses and care associates, ensuring the appropriate care and treatment of residents
- Delivered education to clinical staff, including infection control procedures, safety and fall prevention
End of Life Nurse
Hospice of Citrus County
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Direct care for end of life patients
- Supervised CNA staff to ensure proper care and treatment of residents
- Educated family and patients regarding the death and dying process
- Proper management and oversight of medication administration
Unit Manager/Floor Nurse
Greystone Citrus Hills
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Supervision of a unit serving a mix of long-term care and memory care resident in a 120 bed facility
- Infection control monitoring and tracking
- Wound Care Nurse for facility; responsible for oversight and reporting for facility wound care
- Educating and monitoring care of nursing staff
Nurse Tech & CNA
01.1993 - 12.2006
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Withlacoochee Vocational School
Inverness, FLSkills
- Strong knowledge of universal infection control practices
- Proficient in documentation and electronic medical records
- Solid familiarity with the proper use of antibiotics and wound care treatments
- Ability to work efficiently in stressful situations
- Strong understanding of standard nursing practices and procedures
- Multiple years' experience in leadership roles
- Thorough knowledge of State of Florida regulations for Assisted Living Facilities
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Enhabit
08.2025 - Current
Unit Manager
Diamond Ridge Health & Rehab
11.2024 - 08.2025
Health and Wellness Director
Atlas Senior Living
01.2024 - 10.2024
Chronic Care Case Management Nurse and Infusion Nurse
Nature Coast Healthcare
01.2022 - 09.2022
Director Of Resident Care
Nature Coast Healthcare
05.2021 - 01.2022
End of Life Nurse
Vitas HealthCare
02.2019 - 05.2021
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
12.2016 - 02.2019
Charge Nurse
Rosecastle Assisted Living Facility
01.2016 - 12.2016
End of Life Nurse
Hospice of Citrus County
01.2015 - 12.2016
Unit Manager/Floor Nurse
Greystone Citrus Hills
01.2014 - 12.2015
Entrepreneur/ Family Business Owner
01.2011 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2006 - Current
Nurse Tech & CNA
01.1993 - 12.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Withlacoochee Vocational School