Pency Forbush 1612 Marborough Lane

Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 334-0446
pfa760c2@westpost.net
REGISTERED NURSE
Fully-licensed Registered Nurse with demonstrated ability to manage clinical out
comes with daily care. Demonstrates compassion and excellent patient education
skills. Patient focused, dedicated and reliable team player. Possess strong wo
rk ethic. Personable, hardworking, and determined.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
BLS certified
NRP certified
Certified in TB skin test
Healthcare Safety Principals
BS in Nursing
Process Improvement
Health Management
Medical Terms
Emergency Care
Home Wound Care
Telephone Triage Medication Management
Physical assessment
WORK EXPERIENCE
St Vincent Womens Hospital; Indianapolis, IN 6
/1998 5/2010
Held multiple positions within Womens / St Vincent Womens Hospital, including ch
arge nurse on small Gero-Psych unit, and House Supervisor / Administrative Repre
sentative.
Staff Nurse on Family Care Unit
* Obtained, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
* Maintained accurate and detailed reports and records.
* Recorded patients medical information and vital signs.
* Evaluated diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
* Directed and supervised less skilled nursing personnel.
* Instructed families, patients in health maintenance topics and non-medicinal p
ain relief options.
* Recognized for working with interpreter well with patients.
Visiting Nurse Service, Inc; Indianapolis, IN
11/1987 5/1998
Held positions in Central Intake/Admissions and as district case manager for hom
e visits.
District Nursing Case Manager
Obtained, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
Communicated with Doctor/clinic via telephone regarding patients progress, vita
l signs and medical changes.
Performed wound assessment and treatment.

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 Instructed and managed medication regime for elderly.
Instructed family and patients in wound care.
Performed venipuncture for specimens to assess for therapeutic drug levels, and
disease progression.
Instructed family and patient in dietary needs and restrictions in relation to
disease process.
Performed telephone triage.
Obtained information for determination of admission criteria and needs.
Assessed for needs from community resources.
Formulated and maintained nursing care plans on patients.
Assessed for homebound status.
Past history of nursing experience in renal medicine, medical surgical, private
duty, and camp nursing. Also have experience in charge on small units as well a
s volunteer experience in OR while on mission trip and volunteer camp nursing at
church camp. While in college spent summer on cross cultural pediatric immuniz
ation clinics. Have also been long term volunteer in church nursery program.

EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
BS-Nursing
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
Basic Life Support CPR certification
TB skin test certification

OTHER INFORMATION
Active in church child care program
Volunteer missionary in Africa for 5 months, working in Operating Room
Recognized by peers as being competent in patient education