Tara Forbes
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Experienced charge nurse with a strong background in coordinating patient care and mentoring nursing staff. Expertise in leading teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes through effective collaboration. Dedicated to cultivating a culture of excellence in nursing through leadership and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, III ED
NGHS
Dahlonega, Georgia
10.2023 - Current
- Continue to serve primarily in the role of charge nurse under the existing Differentiated Practice Model.
Charge Nurse
NGHS
Dahlonega, Georgia
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated shift leadership to optimize resources for nursing team and providers.
- Assumed accountability for oversight of patient care and safety.
- Promoted culture of excellence through demonstration of professional behavior.
- Served as preceptor for new team members and students, facilitating onboarding processes.
- Supported ongoing department readiness and education initiatives for staff.
Resource Pool RN, ED
NGHS
Gainesville, Georgia
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Served as primary RN for emergency department and observation unit patients across all campuses along the NGHS service line.
- Delivered safe, effective patient care to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
Ft. Pierce, Florida
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Delivered emergency care in high-pressure situations at a regional-level trauma, pediatric, cardiac, and stroke center.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive patient care in pediatric and behavioral health units.
Manager, Transport Department
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
Ft. Pierce, Florida
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Directed daily operations and scheduling for 15 hospital transport staff members.
- Facilitated annual performance reviews alongside training and education initiatives.
- Enhanced interdepartmental communication to improve workflow efficiency.
- Utilized internal mobile PATRA program to coordinate patient movement between departments.
Paramedic Transporter
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
Ft. Pierce, Florida
10.2011 - 05.2018
- Facilitated safe transport of patients throughout the hospital, including the emergency department and intensive care units, to the imaging department for diagnostic studies and interventional procedures.
Critical Care Paramedic
All County Ambulance
Ft. Pierce, Florida
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Executed safe interfacility ALS transport for trauma alerts, labor and delivery, pediatric, orthopedic, and cardiac emergencies.
- Provided critical care for ventilator-dependent patients in high-pressure situations.
- Served as solo paramedic on ALS unit stationed at a community-level hospital.
Life Guard/Water Safety Instructor
Okeechobee county Parks and Recreation
Okeechobee, FL
03.1995 - 08.2009
- Ensured the safety of pool patrons through vigilant supervision and swimming instruction.
- Promptly responded to incidents and emergencies, collaborating with local authorities when necessary.
- Maintained certifications in CPR, lifeguarding, water safety instruction, and first aid.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2018
Firefighter Certification
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12-2010
Paramedic Certification
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06-2008
EMT Certification
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06-2006
General Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Emergency response, triage, and patient assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Clinical Judgment and documentation
- Workflow optimization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training
- Complex Problem-solving
- EJ IV Insertion
- IO Insertion
- ENA Member
- Huddle Facilitator
- Frontline Nurse Leader
- Preceptor
Certification
- RN
- CEN
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NIH
- Masada
Timeline
Registered Nurse, III ED
NGHS
10.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
NGHS
10.2021 - 10.2023
Resource Pool RN, ED
NGHS
11.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
05.2018 - 11.2020
Manager, Transport Department
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
09.2016 - 05.2018
Paramedic Transporter
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
10.2011 - 05.2018
Critical Care Paramedic
All County Ambulance
06.2008 - 10.2011
Life Guard/Water Safety Instructor
Okeechobee county Parks and Recreation
03.1995 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Firefighter Certification
Indian River State College
Paramedic Certification
Indian River State College
EMT Certification
Indian River State College
General Studies
University of South Florida