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About Me

Keilah Ford DNP(c)
MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

BUTTERFLY

"Life is about knowing yourself and is the beginning of all wisdom”

DR. KEILAH BAKER FORD DNP PMHNP-BC FNP-C

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

18 YEARS OF PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE

My Story

I started my journey as a Registered Nurse earning my associate's degree in 2006. I continued to advance my education by pursuing my Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing in 2009 from Alcorn State University located in Natchez Mississippi. I went back to Alcorn State University in 2014 to earn my Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nursing Practitioner. I decided to continue to further my education and received a post-masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2018 from Midwestern State University located in Wichita Falls Texas graduating with a 4.0 GPA. I am currently enrolled at Wilmington University in New Castle, Delaware pursuing my Doctorate in Nursing Practice.

During my Nurse Practitioner career, I have worked with all age groups ranging from children as young as 5 years old to the geriatric population.  I have a plethora of experience providing excellent care to individuals in skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living, long-term and acute care medical hospitals, and psychiatric mental health hospitals. 

My Foundations
&
Philosophy

I possess strong clinical skills that are enhanced by my natural ability to build rapport with patients and their families. I am committed to providing you with superior care by using a safe and holistic approach. 

I believe in the balance of spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional well-being and I go above and beyond by making sure they all align with my treatment approach. I am a motivator, educator, and advocate for my patients and take much pride in doing such roles. Health is wealth and it all starts with a healthy mental state. My motto is “Be kind to your mind.”   

My Education 

WILMINGTON

Health & Nursing

Wilmington University, Wilmington, DE

May 2023 (expected graduation)

Doctor of Nursing Practice

MSU KEILAH FORD

Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX

August 2018  

Post Masters Certificate Concentration: Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

Alcorn State University, Natchez, MS       

May 2014  

Masters of Science Degree in Nursing Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner  

      

Aug 2009

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse

May 2006 

Associate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse

My Qualifications

ANCC

September 2018
(ANCC)

Board Certification Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(PMHNP-BC)


 
AANP

August 2014

Board Certification Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-C

TEXAS BON

Texas Board of Nursing APRN 
License Number:
AP127727

Texas Board of Nursing RN License Number:
874051

 
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