CRYSTAL BOWEN
Carleton
Summary
To use the knowledge and experience obtained from my experiences with palliative care to continue helping patients and families with chronic and terminal illness. Would be happy to service this community inpatient and outpatient.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for palliative care planning.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on palliative care options and resources.
- Managed symptom relief interventions for patients experiencing distressing symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical decision-making moments.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Facilitate advance care planning discussions to align treatment with patient goals.
ARBOR HOSPICE
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Autonomous palliative care visits in home and facilities.
- Management of symptoms related to chronic and terminal illnesses.
- Education of chronic/terminal illnesses.
- Goals of care and end of life planning with transition to Hospice as appropriate.
- Covered Washtenaw County- mainly Ann Arbor and Saline as well as parts of Wayne County.
BEAUMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2008 - 10.2015
- 1/2008-10/2008 ICU, Beaumont Dearborn.
- 10/2008-2/2012 Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU), Beaumont Royal Oak; was also charge nurse for >1 year on this 42 bed unit.
- 2/2012-11/2014 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Beaumont Grosse Pointe.
- 12/2014-10/2015 23-hour Observation, Beaumont Trenton.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE-NURSING -
University of Detroit Mercy
04.2014
Bachelor of Science-Nursing -
Wayne State University
04.2008
Bachelor of Science-Mortuary Science -
Wayne State University
12.2003
Associate of Science & Associate of Arts -
Henry Ford Community College
12.1999
Skills
- EMR training
- Symptom management
- Chronic illness treatment
- Terminal illness treatment
- Elderly population care
- Communication skills
- End of life conversations
Affiliations
- HPNA
- Ethics committee HF Wyandotte
- APP council HFH
Certification
- License, State of Michigan RN & NP specialty certification
- ACHPN certified, 12/13/19
- ANCC FNP-BC
- DEA BLS
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
03.2019 - Current
ARBOR HOSPICE
08.2015 - 08.2018
BEAUMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2008 - 10.2015
MASTER OF SCIENCE-NURSING -
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science-Nursing -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science-Mortuary Science -
Wayne State University
Associate of Science & Associate of Arts -
Henry Ford Community College