Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Eileen Bostwick

Wasilla,AK

Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse supervising at-risk patients and assessing outcomes of interventions to eliminate suicide risk. Maintained nonjudgmental and supportive stance in relating to patient and family concerns. Strong knowledge of state laws, including civil commitments, patient rights, seclusion and advance directives for mental health treatment.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
09.1990 - Current
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
05-2007

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Supply Restocking
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Health care consultation
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • ADL Assistance
  • Medical assessment
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Care Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Chart updating
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Family and patient support
  • Staff Supervision
  • Licensed RN
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Patient Care
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Call triaging

Affiliations

  • Family time/vaacations/gatherings
  • gardening
  • reading
  • walking
  • kayaking
  • volunteering

Certification

  • State of Alaska Registered Nursing License (2007-present).
  • CRRN Certification (2012-present).
  • State of Alaska and State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse licensure (1979-2007).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
09.1990 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Alaska Anchorage
Eileen Bostwick