Leah Forney
Westfield,IN
Summary
Patient-oriented Family Physician eager to apply deep comprehension areas of expertise to care for children and adults. Efficient and productive with hands-on experience in family medicine. Talented at counseling patients and families on wide range of health and lifestyle issues. Provides medical treatment and health guidance to improve overall health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Medicine Physician
IU Health Physicians
Fishers, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Provided diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Instructed and counseled patients regarding preventive health care, lifestyle changes, self-care skills and use of prescribed medications or therapies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, social workers and nutritionists.
- Achieved consistent referrals and high patient satisfaction scores by providing exceptional care and support.
Family Medicine Resident
Indiana University Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency
Indianapolis
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Coordinated care with other teams, physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to provide well-rounded care to complex patients.
- Counseled families on end-of-life decisions, advanced directives, hospice care options.
- Performed inpatient rounding on hospital wards to assess patient progress and manage care plans.
- Participated in regular quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Instructed medical students during their rotations in family medicine clinics.
Dialysis Technician
Davita
Austin, Texas
- 01.2015
- Skillfully initiated and terminated hemodialysis treatment with permanent fistula or grafts
- Accurately monitored and recorded vital signs of pre and post dialysis
- Educated patients regarding medication, diet and access maintenance.
Clinical Assistant
Women’s Free Health Clinic - Grenada
Grenada
- Assisted physicians with in-office procedures such as pap smears, breast examinations and IUD placement checks
- Examined vaginal specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
- Educated female patients regarding self breast exams, birth control and safe sex practice.
Clinical Assistant
Trinity Free Clinic
Carmel, Indiana
- Coordinated patient check-in and preparation of rooms in a timely manner to reduce patient wait time
- Worked closely with physicians, nurses and other staff to reach patient goals
- Obtained and organized donations to run fundraising events and clinic activities.
Instructor
Pap Project - Grenada
Grenada
- Instructed participants on how to effectively use the self pap kit in a comfortable, private setting
- Performed standard pap smears to use as controls.
Education
Doctor of Medicine, cum laude -
St. George's University School of Medicine
12.2020
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and French -
Indiana University
12.2013
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pain Management
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
Community Service
- Member, Women in Medicine, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
- Member, Women in Medicine, 01/01/17, 12/31/17
- Clinical Assistant, Women's Free Health Clinic - Grenada, 01/01/16, 12/31/20
- Coordinator, Trinity Free Clinic, Carmel, IN, 01/01/16, 12/31/20
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Medicine Physician
IU Health Physicians
08.2023 - Current
Family Medicine Resident
Indiana University Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency
01.2020 - 07.2023
Dialysis Technician
Davita
- 01.2015
Clinical Assistant
Women’s Free Health Clinic - Grenada
Clinical Assistant
Trinity Free Clinic
Instructor
Pap Project - Grenada
Doctor of Medicine, cum laude -
St. George's University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and French -
Indiana University