CHERICO Bowman
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Regional One Health Medical Center, excelling in clinical care standards and patient education. Proven ability to build trust with patients while delivering comprehensive care and treatment planning. Adept at utilizing electronic health records systems to enhance patient outcomes and ensure effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Obtained informed consent prior to initiating any medical procedure or test.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds, and other imaging studies.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
Memphis, TN
11.2021 - Current
- Saw more than 20 behavioral health patients each week.
- Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with addictions and psychological diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating them on acute and chronic health issues.
- Issued referrals to go to the hospital to obtain specialized care for patients.
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Regional One Hospital
Memphis, TN
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Assigned case managers to monitor progress of patients after discharge.
- Act as ICU nurse in CCU for patient transport, organ recovery for transplant, and staffing issues.
ICU Travel Nurse
SNAP Nurse
Slidell, LA
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
ICU Float Nurse
Regional One Hospital
Memphis, TN
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Intensive Care Critical Care Unit Nurse
Methodist University
Memphis, TN
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performed all tasks with a patient- centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Managed several critical drips such as Levophed, Dobutamine, Fentanyl, Vasopressin, Phenylephrine, and Dopamine.
- Managed and operated patient on rotoprone bed, mechanical ventilators, invasive vigeleo, EV1000, Prismaflex (slow dialysis) arterial line, and central venous pressure monitoring.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
Memphis, TN
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
Greenville, MS
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
Charge Nurse
Spring Gate Health & Rehabilitation
Memphis, TN
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided care to the geriatric population and managed care for up to 30 residents.
- Supervised certified nursing assistants and LPN's while promoting a healthy environment for healing for the geriatric community.
- Supervised 240 bed Nursing home facility on an as needed basis.
Education
DNP - Advanced Practice Leadership
Chamberlain University
Illinois 01/2022-12/24 (Expected Date)Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Illinois 08/2018-06/2021Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Utah 08/2015-08/2017Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Arkansas 08/2011-12/2013Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Arkansas 08/2006-08/2008Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Mississippi 06/2001-06/2002Skills
- Clinical care standards
- Physical assessments
- Electronic health records systems
- Preventive care
- Lab result evaluation
- STD care and counseling
- Flexible
- Patient-centered care
- Minor illness management
- Patient education
- Prescribing medications
- Treatment Planning
Affiliations
- Member of the Nurses Honor Society
- Member, Alumni Association of American Nurses Association (ANA)
Certification
APN License # 29969
RN License # 169474
ANCC ID: 2021037131
CPR certified through American Heart Association
BLS expires 12/2026
ACLS expires 12/2026
American Nurses Association ANA & State Association
Member ID #0477266
DEA Registration # MB 6745220
Clinical Practicum
Clinical practicum and preceptorship - Care Memphis
Preceptor: Hosea Carrion, PA-C
Family practice: History and Physical examination, completing Lab work dor diagnostics, conduct medical management by adding and discontinuing medications, referrals to specific specialties such cardiology, pediatrics, OB-GYN, gastrointerology and more, reviewed diagnostic ( lab work; CXR) and implemented changes to medical management.
Internal Medicine: History and Physical examination, completing Lab work dor diagnostics, conduct medical management by adding and discontinuing medications, referrals to specific specialties such cardiology, pediatrics, OB-GYN, gastrointerology and more, reviewed diagnostic ( lab work; CXR) and implemented changes to medical management, patient admission performing head to toe assessments.
Pediatrics: (newborn-18 year old): History and Physical examination, screening for seat belt use, depression, bullying, and sexual abuse. Performing eye exams and consulting pediatrician and ophthalmologist.
OB/GYN: Performing breast exams, pap smears, and screening for depression. Consulting OB/GYN for pregnant woman for care.
Accomplishments
- Award for Excellence in Patient Care
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Regional One Health Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
11.2021 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
SNAP Nurse
10.2021 - 11.2021
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Regional One Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2022
ICU Float Nurse
Regional One Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2018
Intensive Care Critical Care Unit Nurse
Methodist University
02.2015 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
08.2012 - 11.2013
Charge Nurse
Spring Gate Health & Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 08.2012
DNP - Advanced Practice Leadership
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
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