Chloe Forker
October 2025
Chloe
Forker
,
MSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A
12
Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders
Philadelphia
,
PA
United States
At a time when many felt burnt out and fatigued, Chloe was able to not only persevere but also advance the clinical practice of those around her and the profession of nursing.
Chloe currently serves as a Clinical Practice Lead (CPL) on our Advanced Medicine Team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP).
In this role, Chloe is the unit-based clinical expert and the go-to for all clinical and education questions. Since starting in the CPL role in 2023, Chloe has identified key opportunities to enhance the onboarding and orientation processes and has tailored them to support a multigenerational workforce. She introduced innovative learning and information-sharing strategies among the team to boost nurse engagement, collaboration, and clinical nurse leadership skill development.
Prior to her role as a CPL, Chloe had an impressive tenure as a clinical nurse in our Emergency Department, after working in other EDs in Philadelphia. She excelled as an ED clinical nurse throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when many felt burnt out and fatigued, Chloe was able to not only persevere but also advance the clinical practice of those around her and the profession of nursing.
She led the ED department Triage Committee and was co-chair of the ED Resuscitation/Critical Care Committee. Although resuscitation, trauma, and other adrenaline boosting experiences were her forte, working in the Emergency Nursing exposed Chloe to the realities of the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia, the city with the highest overdose death rate of the top 10 largest US cities, and taught her the importance of trauma-informed approaches to care.
As she transitioned into the role of CPL on an Advanced Medicine Unit, Chloe has been instrumental in educating nurses and members of the interprofessional team about opioid use disorder and has done a tremendous amount of work to reduce stigma and increase harm reduction strategies. She has been instrumental in the development of Xylazine wound care order sets and consistently advocates for limb-sparing treatment options for patients with this type of wound.
Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative that is often used as an opioid filler and can cause significant deep vascular wounds in this patient population. This past year, Chloe was invited to participate in an interprofessional Performance Improvement in Action (PIAA) team to improve the appropriate use of Naloxone, the antidote for opioids. The initiative is titled Not Every Nap Needs Narcan.
This work is extremely important to quality and patient safety as it recognizes the tolerance that patients with opioid use disorder develop overtime, and the need to individualize care based on unique patient situation.
Most recently, Chloe led a presentation for our Magnet appraiser team about her impact on the population with opioid use disorder in the Philadelphia region and shared the to-go kits she developed. These kits contain, harm reduction education, wound care resources in the Philadelphia Area, testing strips for Xylazine and Fentanyl, and doses of single dose Narcan nasal spray.
These kits are given to patients upon discharge whether medically or self-directed and are provided to patients in a waterproof bag to withstand inclement weather conditions.
Along with all her clinical accolades, Chloe is all around a wonderful person to be around. She is kind and humane with a bit of humor peppered in when working with nurses, interprofessional colleagues, patients, and families, and she inspires those around her to follow in suit.
Chloe is a nurse leader who inspires, engages, and brings out the best in those around her. An example of this is with the care coordination required to discharge a long-term (2-year hospital stay) patient with several medical and psychosocial needs. Chloe demonstrated exceptional collaboration with inpatient teams, social work, case management, the patient and his family, and external agencies to ensure a safe and well-supported transition.
Her commitment to patient-centered care was evident throughout the process. Chloe also organized a heartfelt send-off, with several members of the healthcare team coming together to escort the patient to the ambulance. Her efforts exemplify compassion, teamwork, and leadership.
The environment that Chloe cultivates can be best demonstrated with the following excerpt from her team's DAISY Award.
"Currently in my life, I am going through some major challenges, mainly I am homeless, completely alone, no friends, family, or support system...From the moment I checked in, I have been so touched by the compassion, professionalism, and authenticity from every staff member I have interacted with. The staff have really lifted my spirits and helped me recover some of the humanity/dignity that I lost during a real time of struggle. The isolation and solitude of life on the streets can be very difficult. While I was here, I never felt alone. Someone who cared was always close by. Thank you, Penn team, forever grateful."
In this role, Chloe is the unit-based clinical expert and the go-to for all clinical and education questions. Since starting in the CPL role in 2023, Chloe has identified key opportunities to enhance the onboarding and orientation processes and has tailored them to support a multigenerational workforce. She introduced innovative learning and information-sharing strategies among the team to boost nurse engagement, collaboration, and clinical nurse leadership skill development.
Prior to her role as a CPL, Chloe had an impressive tenure as a clinical nurse in our Emergency Department, after working in other EDs in Philadelphia. She excelled as an ED clinical nurse throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when many felt burnt out and fatigued, Chloe was able to not only persevere but also advance the clinical practice of those around her and the profession of nursing.
She led the ED department Triage Committee and was co-chair of the ED Resuscitation/Critical Care Committee. Although resuscitation, trauma, and other adrenaline boosting experiences were her forte, working in the Emergency Nursing exposed Chloe to the realities of the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia, the city with the highest overdose death rate of the top 10 largest US cities, and taught her the importance of trauma-informed approaches to care.
As she transitioned into the role of CPL on an Advanced Medicine Unit, Chloe has been instrumental in educating nurses and members of the interprofessional team about opioid use disorder and has done a tremendous amount of work to reduce stigma and increase harm reduction strategies. She has been instrumental in the development of Xylazine wound care order sets and consistently advocates for limb-sparing treatment options for patients with this type of wound.
Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative that is often used as an opioid filler and can cause significant deep vascular wounds in this patient population. This past year, Chloe was invited to participate in an interprofessional Performance Improvement in Action (PIAA) team to improve the appropriate use of Naloxone, the antidote for opioids. The initiative is titled Not Every Nap Needs Narcan.
This work is extremely important to quality and patient safety as it recognizes the tolerance that patients with opioid use disorder develop overtime, and the need to individualize care based on unique patient situation.
Most recently, Chloe led a presentation for our Magnet appraiser team about her impact on the population with opioid use disorder in the Philadelphia region and shared the to-go kits she developed. These kits contain, harm reduction education, wound care resources in the Philadelphia Area, testing strips for Xylazine and Fentanyl, and doses of single dose Narcan nasal spray.
These kits are given to patients upon discharge whether medically or self-directed and are provided to patients in a waterproof bag to withstand inclement weather conditions.
Along with all her clinical accolades, Chloe is all around a wonderful person to be around. She is kind and humane with a bit of humor peppered in when working with nurses, interprofessional colleagues, patients, and families, and she inspires those around her to follow in suit.
Chloe is a nurse leader who inspires, engages, and brings out the best in those around her. An example of this is with the care coordination required to discharge a long-term (2-year hospital stay) patient with several medical and psychosocial needs. Chloe demonstrated exceptional collaboration with inpatient teams, social work, case management, the patient and his family, and external agencies to ensure a safe and well-supported transition.
Her commitment to patient-centered care was evident throughout the process. Chloe also organized a heartfelt send-off, with several members of the healthcare team coming together to escort the patient to the ambulance. Her efforts exemplify compassion, teamwork, and leadership.
The environment that Chloe cultivates can be best demonstrated with the following excerpt from her team's DAISY Award.
"Currently in my life, I am going through some major challenges, mainly I am homeless, completely alone, no friends, family, or support system...From the moment I checked in, I have been so touched by the compassion, professionalism, and authenticity from every staff member I have interacted with. The staff have really lifted my spirits and helped me recover some of the humanity/dignity that I lost during a real time of struggle. The isolation and solitude of life on the streets can be very difficult. While I was here, I never felt alone. Someone who cared was always close by. Thank you, Penn team, forever grateful."