Annette Forbes

Registered Nurse
8 Blue/Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Best part about my job: Every day it’s something different. I like working with others and enjoy multitasking.

What energizes me at work: The energy of the unit. Working in a medical environment can be crazy at times.

How co-workers describe me: Funny and fair. I treat everyone equally, and I’m very honest.

Recipe for success: I’m very easygoing. I work hard and always try to stay positive.

Best UTSW memory: The room numbers in our unit have been changed and, after three years, I still go to the wrong rooms.

I’m really good at: Giving advice.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Communicating with all types of families, especially challenging ones.

Hobbies: Brunches, shopping, and bowling.

Surprising fact:  I was born in Jamaica. And, one year, I took a Greyhound bus from Toronto to Florida.

Claim to fame: Working in the ICU for 15 years.

Final note: I’m a very good friend.