Jean Forson
Pleasantville,OH
Summary
Certified healthcare professional with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive family care. Proficient in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and health education. Emphasizes the importance of team collaboration and adapts quickly to changing needs to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and compassionate patient care. Seasoned nursing professional with 25 years of experience, offering a wealth of clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Well-versed in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Palliative Care
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to nursing practice.
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Enabled timely referrals to specialist services as required, facilitating optimal patient outcomes.
- Met with up to 6 patients each day for inpatient and home visits.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by offering personalized guidance and education on chronic disease management.
- Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for needs and preferences and updating periodically.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Registered Nurse
FairHoPe Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2023
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- 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.
- Coordinated with volunteer services to ensure optimal utilization of available support resources for patients and families facing terminal illness.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Charge & Floor Nurse
RN Grant Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Charge & floor nurse on med-surg, CVA/Neuro floor
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures.
- Educated family members on how best support their loved ones during the recovery process at home after discharge from the hospital.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing critical interventions under high-pressure circumstances.
- Utilized McKessen to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Ohio Sleep Disorders
01.2001 - 01.2005
- EEG’s, polysomnography
- CPAP/BIPAP titrations
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Medical-surgical floor
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
01.2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hocking College
01.1998
Skills
- Health promotion
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Palliative care
- Chronic disease management
- Managing chronic concerns
- Excellent oral communication
- Patient assessment
- Prescribing medications
- Hospice resources
- Time management
Certification
- AANP Board Certified
- APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Ohio, 01/01/2024
- BLS, 01/01/2024
References
- Julie Salyers, Julie.Salyers@va.gov, (740) 497-8214
- Philena Brandt, Philena.Brandt@va.gov, (740) 438-3969
- Christina Hallas, challas80@gmail.com, (740) 637-3730
- Heidi Crum, th_crum@yahoo.com, (740) 279-9868
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Palliative Care
04.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
FairHoPe Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2023
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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hocking College
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
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