Earl Fowler
Canton,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven RN with extensive experience at Akron Children's Hospital, excelling in collaboration and quality improvement. Proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and patient care standards. Skilled in problem-solving and critical thinking, successfully leading initiatives that expanded the suture team from 6 to over 30 members. Also was a part of building a successful Emergency Department team from no staff prior to the opening of a new free standing pediatric hospital to a department that saw 100 patients a day. .
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Interventional Radiology
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
11.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency within the IR department, resulting in reduced wait times for patients.
- Promoted infection control by adhering to strict aseptic techniques throughout all aspects of patient care within the IR suite.
- Collaborated effectively with physicians to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing IR procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at refining nursing practices within the IR department.
Nurse Manager
Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Hired the entire staff, as this was a new hospital.
- Developed protocols, policies and standard work documents.
- Educated staff prior to the opening of hospital
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Presented in front of the Florida Nursing board, they then granted me the opportunity as a BSN to perform ED wound care, laceration repair.
- Started a non-physician wound care team within the ED.
Clinical Coordinator, ED Wound Care
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
05.2006 - 04.2013
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for patients beyond the clinical setting.
Operating Room RN
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
03.2004 - 05.2006
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, anticipating their needs and providing necessary support.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families and medical staff, providing timely updates on surgery progress and outcomes.
Suture Nurse, Emergency Department
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
12.1992 - 03.2004
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH12-1992
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Professionalism and ethics
- Compassionate patient care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Poster presentation at Akron Children's Hospital Conference related to non-providers performing acute wound care in Emergency department.
- Gave oral presentation at NACHRI conference held at Akron Children's Hospital related to Emergency department use of a Suture Program
- Grew the suture program to 4 locations and over 30 team members
- As ED manager at Nemours Children's Hospital, I started at ground zero. No staff, no policies, no protocols, no standard work.
- I was a part of hiring a complete staff to include clinical and non-clinical staff,
- I developed policies, protocols and standard work processes that were adopted by the department.
- Spent three months education / training staff prior to the opening of the hospital.
- After opening watched daily census grow from 20 a day to over 100 patient visits daily.
- Continued to grow the department. Nursing staff increased from 4 to 11 on shift during peak times.
- Made decision to forgo my career in management and moved back to Ohio to be with family.
- Started my ebay store which has grown from 1 active listing to over 40,000 active listings.
Work Availability
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Timeline
RN, Interventional Radiology
Akron Children's Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Nurse Manager
Nemours Children's Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2016
Clinical Coordinator, ED Wound Care
Akron Children's Hospital
05.2006 - 04.2013
Operating Room RN
Akron Children's Hospital
03.2004 - 05.2006
Suture Nurse, Emergency Department
Akron Children's Hospital
12.1992 - 03.2004
Nursing
University of Akron