Tamaiya Forbey
Galloway,NJ
Summary
Compassionate RN dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and advocate supporting staff and patients. Serves as a mentor/educator of staff, families and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Charge Nurse RN Ancora Psych Hospital
All Shifts
07.2023 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks with quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients/staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Unit Manager
Preferred at Absecon
Absecon, NJ
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other clinicians to develop goals of care.
- Provided education to families and patients in care conferences and at bedside.
- Resolved complex customer service issues in a timely manner.
- Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of services provided by the unit.
- Organized and scheduled staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
ADON
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
Freehold, NJ
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
- Assessed patient care needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with other ADONs to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions and provided feedback on best practices.
MDS Coordinator
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
Freehold, NJ
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
ADON
Health Center At Galloway
Galloway, NJ
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Served as acting DON in the absence of DON during COVID-19
- Worked closely with the DON to provide clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
RNAC MDS Coordinator
Health Center At Galloway
Galloway, NJ
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Transitioned facility from RUGs to PDPM
- Achieved and maintained 5 star QM rating
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
RN Supervisor
Health Center At Galloway
Galloway, NJ
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise nursing activities and achieve optimal patient outcomes in the nursing home.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
Northfield, NJ
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Evaluated patients, determined care needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
- Supervised nurses in patient homes for clinical competency
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Atlantic County Votech
Mays Landing, NJBachelor of Science - Social Work
Richard Stockton College
Pomona, NJAssociate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJSkills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Patient support
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing care
- Patient/family education
Certification
- CDC Infection Preventionist Training, 2021
Timeline
Agency Charge Nurse RN Ancora Psych Hospital
All Shifts
07.2023 - Current
Unit Manager
Preferred at Absecon
08.2022 - 07.2023
ADON
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
05.2021 - 08.2022
MDS Coordinator
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
04.2020 - 05.2022
ADON
Health Center At Galloway
01.2020 - 04.2020
RNAC MDS Coordinator
Health Center At Galloway
08.2017 - 01.2020
RN Supervisor
Health Center At Galloway
12.2016 - 08.2017
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
06.2014 - 12.2016
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Atlantic County Votech
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Richard Stockton College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College