Christine Bowers
Bunker Hill,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Bartender / Waitress
Buca Di Beppo
12.2014 - 09.2016
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
Sales Associate
Weber's Nursery
03.2010 - 12.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2016
Associate of Science -
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2013
Skills
- Critical Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Chronic Disease Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Precepting
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
Bartender / Waitress
Buca Di Beppo
12.2014 - 09.2016
Sales Associate
Weber's Nursery
03.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Associate of Science -
Lord Fairfax Community College