Colandra Bowen
Nursing
Winterville,NC
Summary
Offers 14 years of qualified experience as a Healthcare professional working within emergency room, trauma units and critical care units, and med-surg. Possess a proven ability to work well as part of a dedicated team of medical professionals to ensure the delivery of quality medical care to diverse patient populations within a fast-paced emergency room environment. Skilled in maintaining proper lines of communication to team, patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wilson Medical Center
Wilson, NC
12.2014 - Current
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic and acute patient care in emergency department unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring of 4-5 patients per shift.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia's, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
Greenville, NC
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring 6 patients per shift.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia's, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ayden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ayden, NC
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
D.H. Conley
Winterville, NC1992
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pitt Community College
Greenville, NC2013
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois City, ILCurrent
Skills
- Patient/family focused
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Professional bedside manner
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Thorough physical assessments
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Tracheotomy care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient and family advocacy
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Critical care nursing
- Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- CPR/BLS certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS certified
- CPI certified
- Advance Stroke Life Support certifications
- TNCC certification pending (Jan 2016)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wilson Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ayden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
D.H. Conley
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pitt Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Craven Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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