Dominique Forbes
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nurse graduate with 2+ years of healthcare administration experience and 5+ years in media and communications management. Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Possess fundamental knowledge of quality management and patient safety, healthcare policies, patient care values, and multidisciplinary relations. Clinical experience in Med Surg/Tele, CV/IMC, Pediatrics, Maternity, Labor & Delivery, PICU, and ICU. Seeking to combine ongoing nursing education and experience to secure placement in a nursing residency program.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern - Med Surg/Telemetry
Memorial Hospital Miramar
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, intake and output, and reported any changes to nursing staff
- Performed 12 lead EKG testing, phlebotomy, accuchecks, wound care and medication administration with RN supervision
- Assisted with activities of daily living which include: bathing, changing clothes, eating, daily hygiene tasks, ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risk
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Additional experience as a Sitter and Patient Care Technician on an as-needed basis with up to 10 patients per shift; Nurse Extern - served up to 5 patients per shift
Quality Improvement Assistant
Memorial Hospital Miramar
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with Case Management, Infection Control, Risk Management, Stroke, Wound Care, and Sepsis Team
- Assisted with coordinating the development, implementation, and revision of the medical staff's QI programs to meet the needs of patients, staff, and external agencies
- Compiled review QI data for both the hospital and medical staff departments to identify trends, establish priorities, and recommend improvement activities
- Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care and quality assurance requirements
- Attended medical staff department and committee meetings and other pertinent meetings to ensure the organization's overall QI plan implementation and compliance
- Kept abreast of current JCAHO standards and other accreditation standards for the latest quality techniques in healthcare
- Assisted with customer complaint/grievance process, hospital unit rounding/QA inspection functions as assigned
- Clerical duties include but not limited to answering/directing calls, daily mail, filing systems, documentation management, presentation materials and written communication
- Additional roles during the COVID-19 pandemic: ER Patient Screener and Triage assistant
Summer Student Nurse Paid Intern
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted Pharmacy and Central Supply departments
- Duties included verifying items, stocking, labeling, and inventory management to ensure smoother workflows and eliminate delays
- Counted and filled prescriptions with correct item and quantity, verified by Pharmacy Technician
- Delivered medications and medical equipment to patient care units
- Assisted with cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment and surfaces
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2023
Master of Arts - Television Radio And Film
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12.2015
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2014
Skills
- Active Listening
- Patient Education/Health Promotion
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competence
- Professionalism
Certification
Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing, License #RN9645741
BLS Certificate – American Heart Association
Volunteer Opportunities
Broward County
- Back to School Health Fair at Memorial Primary Care, Patient Screener
- Feeding South Florida
- Broward Church
Timeline
Nurse Extern - Med Surg/Telemetry
Memorial Hospital Miramar
06.2023 - 09.2023
Quality Improvement Assistant
Memorial Hospital Miramar
07.2021 - 06.2023
Summer Student Nurse Paid Intern
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Arts - Television Radio And Film
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Syracuse University