Amber Bowler
Washington,UT
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Nurse
Personal Client
10.2023 - Current
- Provide respite care in the form of companionship, exercise, transportation, redirection, and mental stimulation for client with progressive dementia and Alzheimers
- Ensure safe environment and activities for client.
Biometric Health Screener, Immunizations Nurse, and Traveling Nurse
Various Companies (Summit Health, Maxim Healthcare, Mollen Immunizations, VaxCare, Total Wellness, Provant, US Wellness, Healthy Achievers, Kronos)
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Served as clinic lead over medical team of various health professionals providing screening services in work locations
- Provided season flu influenza vaccinations at local schools
- Promoted vaccination compliance
- Worked with children and adults to enhance vaccination experience and promote well-being
- Provided emergency monitoring and treatment as needed for adverse vaccination reactions
- Provided health screenings and medical health coaching to clients: performed finger-stick blood tests using Cholestech machines and HbA1c monitors; manual blood pressure checks; body fat percentage analyses; height/weight ratios and waist circumference for BMI measurements; and counseling tailored to specific health needs of individual participants
- Provided consultation services oriented toward improving/maintaining health and preventing illness
- Provided emergency monitoring and treatment as needed for adverse reactions to health screening testing.
Immunizations Nurse
Community Nursing Services
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Provided and promoted seasonal flu vaccinations and the required school booster vaccinations at local schools
- Provided emergency monitoring and treatment as needed for adverse vaccination reactions
- Administered and evaluated tuberculosis skin tests
- Referred clients as needed.
Public Health Nurse
Utah Valley Health Department
Provo, UT
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Provided and promoted required school booster vaccinations
- Reviewed records to ensure adequate vaccination of students
- Assessed, evaluated, prepared, and administered appropriate vaccinations to all ages
- Educated clients about expected side effects, appropriate treatments, and importance of following vaccination schedules
- Provided emergency monitoring and treatment for adverse reactions
- Provided travel consultation specific to individual international travel agendas
- Took triage telephone calls regarding vaccinations, vaccination safety, and vaccination requirements for international travel
- Drew blood and determined vaccination needs for immigration
- Interpreted international vaccination records
- Worked with diverse cultures including non-English speaking clients
- Administered and evaluated tuberculosis skin tests and referred clients as needed
- Educated patients about diseases and treatment options
- Monitored incidences of tuberculosis
- Collaborated with the clinic physician to fulfill prescription needs of traveling or TB-positive clients
- Contacted clients and referred them as needed
- Consolidated clients' insurance information and health histories and researched up-to-date recommendations in medicine
- Maintained accurate and confidential medical records
- Supervised and trained new hires.
Occupational Health Nurse
Global Consulting International
Hill Air Force Base, UT
- Completed lab letters, medical charts, security clearance chart reviews, advanced sick leave requests, and injury/illness reports
- Ensured HIPPA compliance (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- Performed pulmonary function tests; suture set up and assistance; triage; vaccine administration and maintenance; crash cart and treatment room maintenance; infection control inspections; orientation of new personnel
- Set up physician referrals
- Conducted modified duty assessments related to employee job titles
- Provided health promotion and risk reduction education (vaccinations, smoking cessation, exercise/fitness, nutrition and weight control, stress management, monitoring chronic diseases, and effective use of medical services)
- Administered prescribed medications and treatment
- Managed PYXIS medstation inventory
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
Summer Camp Nurse
Camp Laurel
Mt. Vernon, Maine
- Collected and distributed medications to adolescent campers
- Collaborated with parents, camp counselors, and medical records about special needs of adolescent campers
- Served as liaison between medical clinic and camp administrators
- Prepared/monitored first aid kits and necessary medication for camp trips in and out of camp
- Examined campers and staff for general health issues and treated minor illnesses/injuries
- Identified infectious diseases and designed plans to reduce the spread of infection
- Carried out physician standing orders
- Ensured campers and counselors received higher-level care (such as Emergency Room treatment) when required.
Medical Records Coordinator
Southwest Utah Public Health Department
St. George, UT
- Compiled medical record data from a vast client population into PECS (federal program tracking collaborative guidelines) according to federal diagnoses
- Monitored that clients received specified treatments for diagnoses
- Tracked trends
- Used information systems to research patient information or status of laboratory tests
- Maintained clinic medical records and confidentiality of records
- Collaborated with clinic physicians and office staff as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Utah University
12.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Vitals Monitoring
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Training
Certifications: - Basic Life Support - First Aid Psychology: - Several years of experience working with children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chromosomal disorder. - Experience with comprehensive treatment and management of the above; for example, medication management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, school accommodations such as 504 plans. Technology: - Academic research - Google apps, such as Drive, Docs, Forms, Slides, etc. - Apple hardware and software for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Adobe Photoshop - Microsoft Office - Audio and video editing - Freelance digital photography - Computer Information Technology courses - Dixie State College Nutrition: - Have taken courses in nutrition - Have provided individual nutritional counseling Organization: - Freelance organizer who helps clients to optimize their living spaces and declutter - Experience as a secretary for church women's organization Music: - Have played the piano for 30 years - Have taught piano lessons to children and teens - Served as organist for church services - Have played in various community settings, such as orchestras, choir ensembles, church services, weddings, theatrical productions Event planning: - Extensive experience in organizing themed parties for a wide age range of children and adults - Designing and decorating cakes and creating piñatas Freelance editing: - Have edited a book manuscript, legal documentation, etc. Sewing: - Have designed, sewn and altered dozens of costumes and outfits for children and adults
Affiliations
- Organizer
- Event planner
- Musician
- Photographer
Timeline
Home Care Nurse
Personal Client
10.2023 - Current
Biometric Health Screener, Immunizations Nurse, and Traveling Nurse
Various Companies (Summit Health, Maxim Healthcare, Mollen Immunizations, VaxCare, Total Wellness, Provant, US Wellness, Healthy Achievers, Kronos)
01.2010 - 09.2012
Immunizations Nurse
Community Nursing Services
10.2007 - 12.2011
Public Health Nurse
Utah Valley Health Department
05.2007 - 08.2007
Occupational Health Nurse
Global Consulting International
Summer Camp Nurse
Camp Laurel
Medical Records Coordinator
Southwest Utah Public Health Department
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Utah University