Erin Bowden
Villisca
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHI Mercy Hospital
01.2008 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Everystep Hospice
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided compassionate, holistic care to terminally ill patients and families. Symptom management while also offering spiritual and emotional support.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Shenandoah Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral
Clarinda Academy
12.2003 - 01.2008
- medication management, physical assessments, first aid, education on health topics while also advocating for the rights and needs of the incarcerated youths.
- recognizing and addressing mental health needs and connecting youth with appropriate resources.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2003
- Providing specialized around the clock care of premature and ill newborns.
- Encompassing vital sign monitoring, medication administration, feeding and emotional support for both infants and families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Red Oak, IA05-2001
Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing
Omaha College of Health Careers
Omaha, NE08-1998
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Health screening
- Procedure preparations
- Call triaging
- Professional bedside manner
- Palliative and pain management
- IV management
- Precepting
- Discharge coordination
- Case management
- Cardiac care
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
- Adult/child abuse training
- Stroke Competency Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Everystep Hospice
01.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Shenandoah Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
CHI Mercy Hospital
01.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral
Clarinda Academy
12.2003 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing
Omaha College of Health Careers
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