Alicia Forbus, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Goodwater,AL
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Strong background in chronic disease management and evidence-based practice, with a proven ability to develop individualized care plans that significantly enhance patient outcomes across diverse clinical settings while supervising nursing students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, Alabama
08.2019 - Current
- Design and deliver comprehensive classroom lectures, skills labs, simulation experiences, and clinical instruction for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
- Implement innovative teaching strategies, including simulation-based learning, case studies, and technology-enhanced instruction, to promote student engagement, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
- Supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings, ensuring the safe application of nursing knowledge and readiness for professional practice.
- Assess student performance through direct observation, clinical evaluations, reflective assignments, and competency-based assessments.
- Provided timely, constructive feedback, enhancing students' clinical reasoning, communication, professionalism, and patient-centered care skills.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that promoted academic success, professional development, and lifelong learning.
- Developed and maintained course materials, including syllabi, learning objectives, assignments, and assessments, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and current evidence-based nursing practice.
Charge Nurse
Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, Alabama
05.2010 - 08.2021
- Assess, monitor, and document patient health status and vital signs
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols to ensure patient safety and care continuity
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care, enhancing treatment outcomes
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide life-saving interventions
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive care
- Promoted patient rights by ensuring fair treatment and access to necessary resources.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice to promote effective healthcare delivery
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care
Clinic Manager
Harpersville Family Medicine
Harpersville, Alabama
01.2004 - 04.2010
- Triage patients by assessing vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms to determine immediate care needs
- Prepare patients for examination and assist with physical assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis
- Provided medications and vaccines following established protocols
- Perform routine procedures including wound care, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and electrocardiogram to support patient treatment
- Assist with minor in-office procedures and ensure proper sterilization of equipment
Education
MSN -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama12-2022
BSN -
University of Alabama @ Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2017
ADN -
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, AL05-2011
LPN -
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL12-2005
Skills
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Physical Exam
- Acute Care & Urgent Care Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Health Screenings
- Medication Management
- Simulation-based learning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Central Alabama Community College
08.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Coosa Valley Medical Center
05.2010 - 08.2021
Clinic Manager
Harpersville Family Medicine
01.2004 - 04.2010
MSN -
University of South Alabama
BSN -
University of Alabama @ Birmingham
ADN -
Central Alabama Community College
LPN -
Central Alabama Community College