Clarice McGowan
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Professionally trained registered nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
First Step Detox Center
Milwaukee, WI
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to up to 40 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Manages patients recovering from detoxification of substances
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse/ Clinical Nurse Emergency Department/Psych Ed
Mental Health Complex
Milwaukee, WI
04.2015 - Current
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of acutely ill adult and pediatric psychiatric patients
- Examined patients and dispensed psychotropic medications and other medications as needed
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Responsible for maintaining a quiet and calm milieu that is conducive to patient healing and the safety of patients and staff
- Working closely with psychiatrist, case workers and social workers to advocate for the well being of patients
Charge Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis Clinic
Glendale, WI
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Eastcastle Place
Milwaukee, WI
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Registered Nurse-Neuroscience Inpatient
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Chronic patient care in Neuroscience unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring of a Number patients per shift
- Neuro ICU step down unit; assessing and observing patients to ensure patient needs are met in a timely fashion and consistent with the policies of the Neuroscience unit
- Placing and removal of NG tubes. While also monitoring patient tolerance of feedings through the NG tube as the goal rate of feedings is met
- PIV placement and monitoring for patency and complications
- Performing straight caths on both male and female patients
- Assessing patients with Diabetes Mellitus for hyper/hypoglycemia. While also doing blood sugar checks and administering diabetic medications
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bryant & Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI12.2016
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Tracheotomy care
- ICD-9 forms
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry certified
- NIHSS Certificate
- High level of autonomy
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Thorough physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
First Step Detox Center
05.2021 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis Clinic
06.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Eastcastle Place
08.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse/ Clinical Nurse Emergency Department/Psych Ed
Mental Health Complex
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse-Neuroscience Inpatient
Froedtert Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bryant & Stratton College
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