Eileen M. Forest
Nashua
Summary
Seeking a ambulatory care position that utilizes my experience, management skills and dedication to outpatient care. A position that also incorporates my Asthma Educator skills would be desirable. Key Qualifications Registered Nurse with 35 years experience in pediatric primary care. 18 years experience in nursing management. 22 years experience as an Asthma Educator. Broad knowledge of pediatric disease and illness, assessment of the well and sick child and pediatric telephone triage. Proficient in all DPH standards for ambulatory care and vaccine coordination. Organized, efficient and able to multitask in fast paced environments. Excellent communication and personal computing skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Clinical Nurse Manager II- North Region
Atrius Health
04.2021 - Current
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures. Combined regional nursing staff into phone pools to maximize staffing coverage.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills. Weekly huddles held regionally to increase communication and workflow enhancement.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
Clinical Nurse Manager I
Atrius Health
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and clinical staff.
Nurse Manager
Medical Associates Pediatrics
01.2008 - 09.2016
- Responsible for the scheduling and staffing of twenty nurses for seven pediatricians and five pediatric nurse practitioners
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring of nursing staff
- Conduct performance reviews on the nursing staff
- Oversee the licensure of laboratory (CLIA), OSHA training for the nursing staff, manage vaccine storage and ordering.
Asthma Health Educator
Medical Associates Pediatrics
10.1996 - 09.2016
- Developed an Asthma clinic to provide education for all the asthmatics of the practice
- Follow patients through diagnosis, pulmonary function testing, medication education and teaching and evaluation of medication effectiveness
- Seen as a resource by the physicians and nurse practitioners for my knowledge base of Asthma and PFT interpretation
- Attend yearly the Partners Asthma Education conference, Boston Children's Hospital.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Medical Associates Pediatrics
06.1999 - 01.2008
- Assisted the nurse manager in scheduling, interviewing and hiring of nursing staff and performance reviews
- Assumed the nurse manager role in her absence.
Staff Nurse
Medical Associates Pediatrics
08.1991 - 06.1999
- Responsible for preparing the patient for the doctor or nurse practitioner
- Performing vital signs, hearing and vision screening, finger stick blood work and immunizations for all age groups
- Skilled at urine catheterization, nebulizers and assisting with lumbar puncture
- Telephone triage of up to 150 calls in a day.
Staff Nurse I
Boston Children's Hospital
06.1988 - 07.1991
- Floor nurse on a busy orthopedic surgical unit
- In addition to my staff Nurse duties, I was involved in writing care plans for new surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.1988
High School Diploma -
Ayer High School
Ayer, MA06.1984
Skills
- Nursing Assignments
- Microsoft Outlook
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Epic Systems
- Oracle Taleo
- Facility Inspections
- Policy Development
Certification
Licensure And Certification RN MA license #187599 CPR certified, American Heart Association expires 10/24.
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing 4/24/1988
Timeline
Regional Clinical Nurse Manager II- North Region
Atrius Health
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager I
Atrius Health
11.2016 - 03.2021
Nurse Manager
Medical Associates Pediatrics
01.2008 - 09.2016
Assistant Nurse Manager
Medical Associates Pediatrics
06.1999 - 01.2008
Asthma Health Educator
Medical Associates Pediatrics
10.1996 - 09.2016
Staff Nurse
Medical Associates Pediatrics
08.1991 - 06.1999
Staff Nurse I
Boston Children's Hospital
06.1988 - 07.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
High School Diploma -
Ayer High School
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