Carmen Bowlan
Terlton,OK
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 37 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering valuable experience in clinical procedures, patient recovery and enhanced care protocols.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
04.2020 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN
Stillwater Medical Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN
Stroud Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN/Charge Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
RN
Duncan Regional Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN
Deaconess Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN
Total Medical Personnel Staffing
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN/Charge Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
01.1987 - 01.2002
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK08-1987
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Physical assessments
Timeline
RN
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
04.2020 - Current
RN
Stillwater Medical Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
RN
Stroud Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
RN/Charge Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
RN
Duncan Regional Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
RN
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
RN
Deaconess Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007
RN
Total Medical Personnel Staffing
01.2002 - 01.2004
RN/Charge Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
01.1987 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
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