Carol Bowser
Spring Grove,PA
Summary
Experienced BSN, RN with over 32 years of experience in Med-surg, Orthopedics, Neuro, ENT. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patients needs. Good communication and problem solving skills. Promotes good customer service. Knowledgeable in EMR (EPIC), medication administration, optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
Towson, MD
06.1990 - 06.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Collaborated with health care team to revise and develop treatment plans patients simultaneously.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD06.2012
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Community College Baltimore County
Roseville, Md06.1990
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Family Guidance
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Pain Management Techniques
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- IV Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Preventive Healthcare
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
06.1990 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Community College Baltimore County