Ester Bowman
Euless,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 35 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical Nursing specialty.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
THR HEB Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such chemotherapy administration
- Educated patients, families on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
THR HEB Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
RN Night Supervisor
THR HEB Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2016
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any issues promptly to maintain optimal staffing levels on the night shift.
- Developed strong relationships with staff members through effective communication and leadership efforts.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
RN Floor Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
THR HEB Hospital
06.2002 - 06.2012
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Upheld regulatory compliance within the nursing practice through adherence to state mandates, facility policies, and established ethical guidelines.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Baylor Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2004
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Las Colinas Medical Center
05.2001 - 07.2002
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in quality measures, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.
Staff RN/Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hendricks Medical Center
01.1993 - 05.2001
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Clinical Instructor/RN Staff Nurse
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center, AUFMC
01.1990 - 10.1992
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Collaborated with [Type] instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
- Increased learning initiatives by educating students using [Type] methods and laboratory studies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided guidance on professional development opportunities for nursing students interested in pursuing advanced roles within healthcare settings.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on nursing education trends and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Angeles City, Philippines04.1989
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Vaccine administration
- Specimen Collection
- Routine Examinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Family Education
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac monitors
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Staff RN
THR HEB Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
THR HEB Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2020
RN Night Supervisor
THR HEB Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2016
RN Floor Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
THR HEB Hospital
06.2002 - 06.2012
Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Baylor Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2004
Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Las Colinas Medical Center
05.2001 - 07.2002
Staff RN/Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hendricks Medical Center
01.1993 - 05.2001
Clinical Instructor/RN Staff Nurse
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center, AUFMC
01.1990 - 10.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
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