Phedra Forist
GRAND RAPIDS,MI
Summary
Compassionate LPN with experience in providing patient-centered care to diverse populations. Strengths include exceptional communication skills, ability to effectively assess and manage mental health conditions, and commitment to promoting community resources for improved patient outcomes. Proven track record of implementing preventive care strategies, fostering therapeutic relationships, and enhancing overall quality of healthcare services within the community setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Use Program Nursing Supervisor
Harbor Light Salvation Army
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of care team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, utilizing CIWA and COWs assessment scales.
- Interacted directly with patients to assess health concerns, answer questions, and provide comfort measures.
- Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
- Assisted with development, optimization and management of nursing standards and policies.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided guidance and support to Licensed Practical Nurses in their daily duties.
Dosing Nurse
West Michigan Comprehensive Treatment Center
Grandville, MI
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Verified completion of medication consent form, establishing dose, schedule and side effects.
- Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
- Assess Patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conduct intake assessments with patients to gather case history.
- Administer oral Methadone and monitor patient reactions.
Substance Use Detox Nurse
Sanford Behavioral Health
Marne, IA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients to gather case history.
- Recognized and intervened in emergent medical and psychological emergencies faced by detoxing individuals.
Recovery Program Nurse
Hope Network Recovery
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new staff members.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for patient care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of recovering individuals.
Charge Nurse
Marywood Health Center
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Ace Home Healthcare
Howard City, MI
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2003
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Patient education and counseling
- Substance abuse treatment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Dosing Nurse
West Michigan Comprehensive Treatment Center
12.2022 - 12.2023
Substance Use Program Nursing Supervisor
Harbor Light Salvation Army
05.2022 - Current
Substance Use Detox Nurse
Sanford Behavioral Health
04.2022 - 11.2022
Recovery Program Nurse
Hope Network Recovery
08.2020 - 03.2022
Charge Nurse
Marywood Health Center
05.2019 - 05.2020
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Ace Home Healthcare
04.2016 - 05.2019
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College