Jay Forquer
Williamston
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over 10-year nursing career with 5 more years of various hospital roles. Appropriately allocate staffing resources, organize charts and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
2021.10 - Current
- Provided urgent care and support in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Worked in various locations around Michigan including, St john Ascension Detroit, Bronson Methodist, U of M Health Ann Arbor, and Bronson Battle creek.
Nurse Manager
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson
2020.09 - 2021.10
- Oversaw daily nursing operations and staff performance at Henry Ford Allegiance Health.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and patient safety.
- Monitored patient care metrics to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline patient care processes.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
Clinical Unit Leader
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson
2018.12 - 2019.09
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care when the department was short-staffed.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson
2016.01 - 2018.12
- Charge nurse working to Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Clerical Associate
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson
2013.03 - 2016.01
- Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member, reducing dropped communications and enabling faster responses to key requests.
- Answered daily phone calls to direct inquiries, answer customer questions and schedule appointments.
- Setup patient's records to ensure quick and effective communication between all departments was maintained.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allegiance Health
Jackson
2011.10 - 2013.03
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2020
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Health information systems
- Hospital coordination
- Healthcare delivery
- Personnel management
- Schedule management
- Patient safety
- Quality assurance controls
- Employee retention strategies
Certification
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
2021.10 - Current
Nurse Manager
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
2020.09 - 2021.10
Clinical Unit Leader
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
2018.12 - 2019.09
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
2016.01 - 2018.12
Clerical Associate
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
2013.03 - 2016.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allegiance Health
2011.10 - 2013.03
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University