Jean Forson
Pleasantville,OH
Summary
Family nurse practitioner and experienced registered nurse specializing in home visit assessments, palliative care, and chronic disease management. Applies clinical judgment to develop evidence-based care plans and coordinate interdisciplinary services. Supports patient understanding through clear education and follow-up.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care
Lancaster, OH
03.2025 - Current
- Completed thorough medical assessments in home and telehealth settings.
- Facilitated pain and symptom control through advanced care planning.
- Helped patients and families navigate complex medical decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to integrate curative treatment with comfort-focused care.
- Managed care updates with hospice nurses, physicians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient support.
Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Palliative Care
Zanesville, OH
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Assessed patient and family needs, coordinating interdisciplinary care plans to enhance holistic patient support.
- Facilitated referrals to specialist services, improving patient access to necessary care and optimizing health outcomes.
- Conducted daily visits to up to 6 patients, providing tailored care and ensuring continuity of treatment during inpatient and home visits.
- Improved adherence to treatment plans through personalized chronic disease education and guidance.
- Partnered with patients and families to review care plans, advocate for preferences, and provide periodic updates.
- Administered medications or treatments based on patient assessments.
- Followed nursing regulations and compliance standards.
Registered Nurse
FairHope Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.
Lancaster, OH
04.2013 - 05.2023
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Enhanced patient comfort through compassionate end-of-life care, addressing individual needs to support emotional well-being.
- Provided comfort-based care during specific stages of the dying process, ensuring dignity and support during vulnerable times.
- Coordinated with volunteer services to maximize support resources for patients and families facing terminal illness, improving overall care experience.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced patient safety measures and increased satisfaction levels among families.
- Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
Assistant Manager/Charge & Floor Nurse
RN Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Oversaw nursing operations on med-surg and CVA/Neuro floor
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing critical interventions under high-pressure circumstances.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, improving patient care quality and outcomes on the unit.
- Communicated essential instructions and treatment plans to patients and family members, ensuring understanding and adherence.
- Mentored new nursing staff, promoting professional growth and development through hands-on guidance and support.
- Educated family members on how best to support their loved ones during the recovery process at home after discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized McKessen to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Ohio Sleep Disorders
Lancaster, OH
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Prioritized nursing interventions using critical thinking skills based on patient acuity and individual needs to enhance care quality.
- Conducted CPAP/BIPAP titrations to optimize patient respiratory support.
- Performed EEGs and polysomnography tests on patients to assess brain activity and sleep disorders.
- Engaged in professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing and emerging healthcare trends.
Registered Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, OH
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed patient care on the medical-surgical floor
- Administered medications per established guidelines, monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions and intervening as necessary to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify condition changes, promptly notifying physicians and initiating timely interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive work environment and ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH01-2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH01-1998
Skills
- Advanced practice nursing
- Prescriptive authority
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Palliative care
- Palliative symptom management
- Prescribing medications
- Clinical documentation
- Telehealth services
- Health promotion
- Hospice resources
- Patient education
- Diagnostic reasoning
Certification
- AANP Board Certified
- APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Ohio, 01/01/2024
- BLS, 01/01/2028
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care
03.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Palliative Care
04.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
FairHope Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager/Charge & Floor Nurse
RN Grant Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Southeast Ohio Sleep Disorders
01.2001 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hocking College