Tonya Haynes

Tonya Haynes is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) College of Nursing, serving as a full-time faculty member. She previously worked at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as an advanced practice nurse and practice specialist in acute care medicine. Since 2013, she has also held an adjunct faculty role at UMSL. Her responsibilities include teaching and contributing to the lab and simulation center. Haynes earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chatham University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Truman State University.

Education:

• MSN, Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health
• DNP, Chatham University
• BSN, Truman State University

Her research focuses on strategies to prevent 30-day hospital readmissions, simulation-based training for direct care nurses, and acute care medicine. Her work emphasizes improving clinical outcomes through evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives.

Notable Achievements:

• Recipient of the 2015 BJH Team Award for Quality Improvement (TAQI) for her role in the Readmission Prevention Program
• 2015 Finalist for March of Dimes' Nurse of the Year in the Advanced Practice category

Haynes integrates clinical expertise with academic teaching, particularly in simulation-based learning environments. Her contributions to nursing education and patient care quality reflect her dual focus on practical application and scholarly advancement.