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Ann Fowler

Licensed Practical Nurse
Norfolk,VA
Ann Fowler

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over Number years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.

Work History

Continuum Pediatric Nursing

LPN Pediatric Home Health

Job overview

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
  • Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
  • Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
  • Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.

Bon Secure
Portsmouth, VA

Immunization Nurse
02.2021 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted in the development and implementation of immunization programs for various age groups and populations.
  • Reduced wait times for patients through effective scheduling and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop targeted vaccination strategies for high-risk individuals.
  • Stayed current on industry best practices and emerging research related to vaccinations, enhancing service quality for patients.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the immunization process, implementing changes that led to better patient experiences overall.
  • Liaised with pharmaceutical representatives to stay informed about new vaccines entering the market or changes in availability of existing products.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient immunization services in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with vaccination guidelines, contributing to an overall improvement in public health outcomes.
  • Contributed to improved community health by participating in local outreach initiatives promoting immunizations and preventative care measures.
  • Improved patient adherence rates by developing customized follow-up plans tailored to individual needs and risk factors.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, ensuring adequate supplies of vaccines were always available for administration.
  • Trained new nurses on proper immunization techniques and documentation procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment within the clinic setting.
  • Conducted regular audits of vaccine storage facilities, ensuring optimal conditions were maintained at all times to preserve efficacy levels.
  • Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
  • Developed and streamlined systems for monitoring and tracking program effectiveness.
  • Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs.
  • Processed contract agreements for evaluation consultants and other outside vendors.
  • Implemented multi-year project addressing child maltreatment and malnutrition.
  • Collected and organized quality data from multiple sources and disseminated to appropriate individuals.
  • Created fact sheets, media advisories, brochures, Type ads and newsletters.
  • Designed educational materials used to inform policymakers and community stakeholders.
  • Documented and investigated complaints and potentially fraudulent claims.
  • Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
  • Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if available.
  • Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.
  • Attended research meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects.
  • Delivered key information to callers regarding Type and Type health conditions and identified appropriate resources within community.
  • Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during Type disease outbreak, while advising on protective measures.
  • Assumed responsibility for agency in absence of director.
  • Prepared expense reports, filed fund disbursement requests and managed credit card and project expense reconciliations.
  • Collected, organized and disseminated quality data from multiple sources.
  • Spearheaded program to promote healthy development of children with focus on nutrition.
  • Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database.
  • Supervised performance of Number clinical staff, identifying areas requiring immediate improvement.
  • Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
  • Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
  • Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.
  • Designed client satisfaction surveys, preserving confidentiality of participants and program information.
  • Drafted and edited correspondence and prepared meeting materials.
  • Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during Type public health crises, while advising on protective measures.
  • Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
  • Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
  • Executed hospital prevention and health promotion programs to improve awareness of health-related issues and conditions.
  • Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • 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.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Maximum Healthcare
Virginia Beach, VA

Pediatric Home Health Nurse
04.2006 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Ensured continuity of care through timely communication with primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each child''s unique needs.
  • Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems and insurance processes, alleviating stress and confusion during difficult times.
  • Implemented creative approaches to engage children during medical procedures, minimizing anxiety and distress for both patients and families.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in continuing education opportunities relevant to pediatrics.
  • Mentored new hires in pediatric home health nursing best practices, contributing to overall team success and quality of care provided.
  • Documented clinical findings accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, ensuring seamless information exchange among healthcare providers.
  • Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
  • Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • 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.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Continue on Pediatrics
McLean, VA

Pediatric Home Health Nurse
06.1998 - 09.2005

Job overview

  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support, guidance, and resources tailored to their specific needs.
  • Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
  • Provided skilled nursing interventions, closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each child''s unique needs.
  • Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems and insurance processes, alleviating stress and confusion during difficult times.
  • Implemented creative approaches to engage children during medical procedures, minimizing anxiety and distress for both patients and families.

Prince William County School Board Public Schools
Ann Ludwig Woodbridge, Virginia

School Nurse
09.1996 - 06.1998

Job overview

  • Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Conducted regular inspections to ensure a healthy school environment.
  • Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.

Education

Prince William County School of Practical Nursing
Manassas, VA

from Nursing
06.1996

University Overview

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical documentation

Family communication

Catheter care

Physical assessment

Clinical judgment

Health education

Behavioral assessment

Caregiving skills

Patient relationship building

Breathing treatments

Chronic disease management

Home health care

Documentation accuracy

Preventive care

Wound care

Vital signs

Pulse oximetry tracking

Patient assessments

Pediatric care

Infection control

Immunization administration

ADL assistance

Maintaining nutrition

HIPAA compliance

Transcribing orders

Counting narcotics

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Tracking symptoms

Caring for wounds

Educating families

Patient safety protocols

HIPAA protocols

Empathetic and compassionate

Charting and recording

Activities of daily living adls

Problem-solving aptitude

Gastrostomy tubes care and feedings

Tracheostomy care an observation

Ventilator care and observation

Certification

Respirator assurance certificate

Overview

28

Pediatric experience

Timeline

Respirator assurance certificate

04-2021

COVID-19 vaccination training

04-2021

Vaccine administration certificate

04-2021

Guidelines for immunizations certificate

04-2021

Handling and storage of immunizations certificate

04-2021
Immunization Nurse
Bon Secure
02.2021 - 06.2021
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maximum Healthcare
04.2006 - 12.2006
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Continue on Pediatrics
06.1998 - 09.2005
School Nurse
Prince William County School Board Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.1998
LPN Pediatric Home Health
Continuum Pediatric Nursing
Prince William County School of Practical Nursing
from Nursing

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