Lisa Forehand
Camden,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Seeking to expand nursing knowledge and skills by using past experience in current practice. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Urgent Care
Chkd - The King's Daughters
Chesapeake, VA
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in an urgent care setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided patient education.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policies and procedures.
School Nurse
Currituck County Schools
Currituck, NC
09.2014 - 06.2023
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Home Care Supervisor- RN
Quality Home Staffing
Elizabeth City, NC
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Staff Registered Nurse
Albemarle Hospital
Elizabeth City, NC
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Sentara Home Care
Elizabeth City, NC
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
Staff Nurse
Albemarle Hospital
Elizabeth City, NC
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC05.2006
Associate of Arts - General Transfer
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05.2001
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Decision Making
- Information Confidentiality
- First Aid and CPR
- Immunization Record Review
- Student Health Evaluation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
Certification
- NCSN, 2016- present
- CPR Instructor, BLS and Heartsaver - 2021- present
- CPI certification
- Prevent Blindess screener
- PEARS certification
Timeline
RN Urgent Care
Chkd - The King's Daughters
10.2023 - 04.2024
School Nurse
Currituck County Schools
09.2014 - 06.2023
Home Care Supervisor- RN
Quality Home Staffing
04.2011 - 10.2014
Staff Registered Nurse
Albemarle Hospital
04.2009 - 04.2011
Home Health Registered Nurse
Sentara Home Care
09.2007 - 10.2008
Staff Nurse
Albemarle Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mitchell Community College
Associate of Arts - General Transfer
College of The Albemarle
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