Jennifer L. Bowman
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
09.2020 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with operational procedures.
- Provided clinical instructions to orient new nurses and technician to achieve training outcomes.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume GI Lab with high acuity level.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
President, Legal Nurse Consultant
JL Management, LLC
Lenexa, KS
05.2011 - 09.2020
- Expert nursing consultation in legal cases
- Assist attorneys and other legal professionals interpret medical records and charts, understand medical terminology and consult with them on healthcare-related topics
- Provide medical record research, develop timelines, identify medical standards of care and testify as needed in court proceedings
Nurse Manager
Cardiothoracic Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Kansas City, KS
01.2003 - 05.2011
- Operational, performance management and budgetary responsibility for 32 beds
- Responsible for preparing and participating in multiple successful unit reviews by The Joint Commission, State of Kansas and Magnet
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Operations Manager, Cardiology & Outreach Services
Clinical Outreach Services
Kansas City, MO
05.1994 - 01.2003
- Management of outreach RN’s and Cardiac Sonographers
- Managed multiple outreach clinics and service contracts (EKG/Cardiac Sonography/Cardiology Clinics)
- Responsible for outreach marketing of services
- Worked as a liaison between physicians and outreach hospitals
- Provided cardiac educational classes and material to outreach hospitals and employees
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
The University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
05.1991 - 05.1994
- Cared for adult and pediatric patients
- Performed charge nurse and preceptor responsibilities
- Direct recovery of all cardiac patients
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Nursing Assistant
Neurology
08.1990 - 05.1991
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.1991
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Volumetric Solution Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Clear Patient Communication
- Contributing Team Player
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International, 2004 – Present
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2004 – Present
American Nurses Association, 2009-Present
Bowman
Pg 3, Introduction to Cardiac Medications, Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, Missouri, May, 1995
Hemodynamic Monitoring, Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri, June, 1995
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Measurement of Cardiac Output, Cass Medical Center, February, 1995
Basic EKG Interpretation, Ray County Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Missouri, May, 1996
12-Lead EKG Interpretation, Ray County Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Missouri, November, 1996
Cardiothoracic Partnership Presentation, The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, March 2007
Cardiothoracic Partnership Presentation, The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, December 2009
Speaker, Improving Labor Practices, UHC Nursing Web Conference, February 2010, PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATON – HOSPITAL BASED
Co-Chair, Hospital Director for Hospital/Medical Director Partnership Program for Cardiothoracic Surgery, February, 2003 to 2011
Member, Recruitment and Retention Committee, May, 2002 to 2011
Chair, CTS PCU Practice Council, 2006-2011
Member, CABG Pathway Planning & Implementation Committee, 2003 to 2011
Bowman
Pg 4
Member, Heart Hospital Planning Committee, 2003 to 2011
Member, Cardiothoracic Surgery Quality Committee, February, 2002 to 2011
Member, Cardiothoracic Surgery Morbidity and Mortality Review Council, February 2002 to 2011
Preceptor, Professional Practicum student, Kansas University School of Nursing, January 2005-June 2005
Preceptor, Professional Practicum student, Research College of Nursing, June 2005-July 2005
Member, Forces of Magnetism/Quality of Care Committee, June 2005-October 2006
Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, January 2006-March 2007
Member, Management Council, January 2006-September 2007
Member, Multi-task Device Evaluation Group, January 2006-August 2006
Member, Nursing Compass Project/The Advisory Board, February 2007-July 2008
Member, Critical Care Orientation Task Force, August 2007-May 2008
Chair, Cardiac Nursing Education Project, January 2008-January 2009
Member, Telemetry Committee, January 2009-May 2011
Member, CTS Operations Committee, July 2009-May 2011
Member, Dietary Steering Committee, August 2009-January 2010
Member, Nursing Job Description Revision Committee, February 2010-May 2011
Additional Information
- AWARDS & NOMINATIONS , Nursing Excellence Award (Expert Nurse Leader) Nominee, The University of Kansas Hospital, June 2004 and 2010 Excellence in Cardiovascular & Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing Nominee, February 2004
Certification
BCLS and ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Menorah Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
President, Legal Nurse Consultant
JL Management, LLC
05.2011 - 09.2020
Nurse Manager
Cardiothoracic Surgical Progressive Care Unit
01.2003 - 05.2011
Operations Manager, Cardiology & Outreach Services
Clinical Outreach Services
05.1994 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
The University Of Kansas Health System
05.1991 - 05.1994
Nursing Assistant
Neurology
08.1990 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
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