Amelia Bowens
Horn Lake,MS
Summary
Analytical and strategic Registered Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Tennet Resource Agency/ St. Francis ER
03.2021 - Current
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Charge Nurse- January 2022-Present
- Preceptor for new hires -August 2021- March 2025
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Staff RN/Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Methodist South Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2025
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- PRN Staff/Charge Nurse working 24 hours/month
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Float Nurse
North MS Medical Center
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Med Surg staff Nurse November 2014-May 2015
- ICU/ER Float Nurse 2015-2016
- ER Charge Nurse 2016-2017
- Preceptor for new hires
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Kindred Home Health
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Preceptor for New Hires 2010-2012
- Nurse Manager 2012-2014
- Worked 40/hrs week
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Windsor Place Nursing Center
09.2005 - 09.2009
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Worked 40 hours per week
- Preceptor for new graduates/new hires
Occupational Health Nurse
Sara Lee
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Worked 40/hrs per week
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist South Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
Education
No Degree - LPN
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS07.2004
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL05.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Stroke Champion 2020
- Emergency care
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist South Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Staff RN
Tennet Resource Agency/ St. Francis ER
03.2021 - Current
Staff RN/Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Methodist South Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2025
Float Nurse
North MS Medical Center
11.2014 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Kindred Home Health
10.2009 - 10.2014
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Windsor Place Nursing Center
09.2005 - 09.2009
Occupational Health Nurse
Sara Lee
08.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
No Degree - LPN
East Mississippi Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
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