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Amy Bowen, BSN, RN
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and educating other nursing professionals. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection in 50 bed, level 1 trauma center ICU
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients and extensively communicated with a multidisciplinary team in teaching hospital environment
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Interventional Radiology Nurse/Sedation Nurse
06.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry advances and best practices for interventional radiology nursing
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently coordinating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals during examinations
- Educated patients on medical procedures and post operative care
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
Trauma Registered Nurse
03.2015 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, initiating appropriate interventions, and continuously monitoring patients' conditions
- Expedited patient flow through the trauma bay by efficiently triaging incoming cases according to severity and prioritizing treatment accordingly
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Educated family members, caregivers and other nurses on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emory University
Pediatric Simulation Lab Instructor
08.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Maintained updated knowledge of current industry practices through continuous professional development opportunities
- Worked with program director to develop and implement successful lesson plans
- Utilized various assessment methods to measure student progress throughout the semester accurately
- Maintained accurate program documentation with attendance, participation and incident reporting
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
01.2011 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
Pediatric Registered Nurse
07.2009 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care
- Assessed pediatric patients' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention
Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
University Overview
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Held multiple leadership positions in Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
- President of Psi Chi Honor Society
- Assisted with multiple research projects with university staff including projects on how students learn and depression and chronic illness
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
2009
University Overview
- Recipient of Chances Scholarship
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- Project on healthcare literacy published by Dekalb County
Skills
- Central Line Care
- End of life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Family Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Discharge Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Patient Education
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Palliative Care
Accomplishments
- Received Excellence in Pediatric Nursing Award
- Collaborated with team in the development of CAUTI prevent, leading to a significant decrease in CAUTI occurrences
- Participated in Mentoring and precepting programs
- Chaired PICU Professional Development Council
- Chaired Pediatric Trauma Specialist Committee
- Presented multiple case studies to Pediatric Trauma Specialist Committee
- Guest speaker at Emory University School of Nursing on Traumatic Brain Injuries and Multi-system Trauma Patients and ICU management
- Presented on ED to PICU transfer communication to ED nurses
- Presented on ED to PICU transfer communication to ED nurses
- Attended Society of Trauma Nurses annual conference and presented on learned content to fellow PICU nurses
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
10.2022 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse/Sedation Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2021 - 11.2022
Pediatric Simulation Lab Instructor
Emory University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Trauma Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2015
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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