Dawn Bowser
New Bern,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
CCHC Heart and Vascular Specialists, P.A.
New Bern, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LPNII Nursing Supervisor
CarolinaEast Urology
New Bern, NC
05.2017 - 12.2023
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to newly hired nurses or those transitioning into a new role.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
LPN
CarolinaEast Internal Medicine
New Bern, NC
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LPN
CarolinaEast Medical Center
New Bern, NC
05.2008 - 05.2013
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Huntingdon County Career And Technical School
Huntingdon, PA07-2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Post Operative Care
- Cardiac Care
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medication Dispensing
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
LPN
CCHC Heart and Vascular Specialists, P.A.
12.2023 - Current
LPNII Nursing Supervisor
CarolinaEast Urology
05.2017 - 12.2023
LPN
CarolinaEast Internal Medicine
04.2013 - 05.2017
LPN
CarolinaEast Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2013
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Huntingdon County Career And Technical School
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