Christy Bowgren
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Neuro/Orthopedics Unit
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Utilized interdisciplinary approach to develop and achieve daily patient centered individualized care goals
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients requiring PCA pumps, catheterizations, wound vacuums, feeding tubes, continuous EEG monitoring, etc.
Staff Nurse, Neurosciences Unit
Children’s Wisconsin
09.2018 - Current
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Provide care to patients with conditions such as epilepsy, brain hemorrhages, Parkinson’s, stroke, encephalitis, spinal cord injuries, developmental delays and behavioral issues
- Convey and communicate treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Collaborate with cross-functional healthcare professionals to plan and execute treatments best suit for patients and their families
- Precepts student nurses and orient new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
Travel Nurse
Flexcare LLC
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Assigned to the Universal Care Unit at American Family Children’s Hospital
- Collaborate within multi-disciplinary team and family to provide desired outcomes based on family’s beliefs and ethnic backgrounds
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
Staff Nurse, Universal Care Unit
American Family Children’s Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided individual care for patients and families with complex health care needs on the 20 bed Step-Down unit
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Travel Nurse
TotalMed Staffing
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assigned to the General Pediatric Unit at Children’s Wisconsin at Theda-Care Hospital
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2017
Skills
- Care Delivery
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Care Planning
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Education
Certification
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse License, #24375930
- BLS certified with the American Heart Association
- PALS certified with the American Heart Association
Leadership/Accomplishments
- 3 years Charge Nurse experience at Children’s Wisconsin
- 4 years Nurse Preceptor experience at Children’s Wisconsin
- Multiple Daisy Award nominations
Timeline
Travel Nurse
TotalMed Staffing
02.2022 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse, Universal Care Unit
American Family Children’s Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Nurse
Flexcare LLC
12.2020 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse, Neurosciences Unit
Children’s Wisconsin
09.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse, Neuro/Orthopedics Unit
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Xavier University
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