COURTNEY BOWEN
Bristol,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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.
Experienced with providing compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patient comfort and dignity. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of pain management techniques and emotional support strategies. Track record of working effectively within interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Healthcare professional well-versed in delivering compassionate care to terminally ill patients. Known for reliability and ability to adapt to dynamic care environments, consistently achieving positive outcomes for patients and families. Expertise in pain management and emotional support, with strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Caris Healthcare
Johnson City, TN
05.2023 - Current
- Administered compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated families on disease processes and caregiving techniques to enhance patient support.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating with healthcare providers effectively.
- Advocated for patient needs, coordinating resources to ensure comprehensive support services were available.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Bristol Surgery Center
Bristol, TN
04.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Charge Nurse/Triage Nurse, Emergency Department
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, TN
05.2013 - 04.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Directed patient care activities, guided, and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
King University
Bristol, TN08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Wise, VA05-2009
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Creative Problem Solving
- Symptom control
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Bereavement counseling
- Care planning
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Saving
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Caris Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Bristol Surgery Center
04.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse/Triage Nurse, Emergency Department
Bristol Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
King University