Bobbi Owens BSN, RN-BC
Cypress
Summary
Professional Registered Cardiac Stroke Nurse recognized for
experienced with managing and improving operational workflows to support organizational goals. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Operations Administrator / Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist
Sugar Land, TX
11.2012 - Current
- Streamline operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Led nursing team to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communications to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for administrative tasks, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Manage scheduling for multiple departments, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing conflicts.
- Serve as a liaison between employees and upper management, addressing concerns promptly to maintain a positive work environment.
- Enhanced communication between departments through regular meetings, reports, and updates.
- Collaborate with various teams to develop cross-functional solutions for operational challenges.
- Implement performance metrics to monitor team success, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Assist with documenting key processes and procedures and security protocols.
- Supervise nursing staff to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Develop strong relationships with patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing updates on their loved ones'' conditions.
- Initiate quality improvement initiatives, resulting in higher standards of patient care and increased efficiency.
- Analyze operational processes, recommending changes that improved service delivery and resource allocation.
- Maintain strong knowledge of current industry trends and best practices, attending professional development workshops regularly.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Citizens Medical
Victoria, TX
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX06-2011
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- NIHSS
- Evidence-based practices
- Policy adherence
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Healthcare ethics
- Crisis intervention - Certified
- De-escalation techniques
- EMTALA
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Stroke management
- Unit-based shared governance
- Healthcare system resources
Accomplishments
- Created an Epic SmartPhrase to teach individualized stroke risk factors to patients upon discharge.
- Collaborated with team on stroke unit by implementing nurse driven Telesitter algorithm to prevent falls on stroke unit
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certified by ANCC Medical Surgical
Timeline
Relief Operations Administrator / Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist
11.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Citizens Medical
06.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Nursing Awards
Nursing Excellence Award 2022- Methodist Health System Excellence in Nursing Awards recognizes outstanding registered nurses selected by an awards committee based on peer nominations
Clinical Nurse Finalist -2022
Good Samaritan Award 2021
Salute to Nurses Top 200 Award 2024, 2025