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Jennifer Bowles

RN

Summary

Accomplished Clinical Education Manager with a proven track record at Galen College of Nursing, enhancing employee retention through expanded professional development opportunities. Expert in interprofessional collaboration and clinical expertise, significantly improved patient outcomes and optimized resource allocation. Skilled in mentoring and patient safety, demonstrating exceptional assessment skills and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

2007
2007
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Education Manger

Galen College of Nursing, Gainesville Campus
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in clinical education management.
  • Managed budgets for multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion of each project within allocated resources.
  • Defined topics, selected curriculum, developed agendas and planned program activities.
  • Expanded professional development opportunities for clinical staff, leading to increased employee retention rates.

Nursing Coordinator, Simulation and Skills

Florida Gateway College, Lake City, Fl

Staff Nurse, Adult and Peds

Florida Dept of Health, Lake City , Fl

Nursing Coordinator, Pre-Op Clinic

Lake City Veterans Administration Hospita, Lake Ci
Lake City, FL
05.1994 - 09.2006
  • Optimized resource allocation by monitoring staffing levels, supplies, and equipment availability.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient followup.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive nursing care plans.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly providing constructive feedback aimed at promoting ongoing skill development.

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Florida Gateway College, Lake City, Fl
Lake City, FL
12.1999 - 09.2004

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Lake Shore Hodpital, Lake City, Fl
Lake City, FL
05.1993 - 05.1994
  • Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
  • Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.

Education

MSN - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
12.2005

BSN - Nursing

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.1999

AA, ADN - Nursing

Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
05.1992

Skills

  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical expertise
  • Assessment skills
  • Simulation Certified
  • Skills instructor
  • ACLS instructor
  • BCLS instructor
  • Nursing Surpervisor, LCVAMC
  • Nursing Supervisor, Weekends, LTC
  • Weekend Home Health Nurse
  • Current on best practices
  • Published Article on safe nursing Practices on preparation of Patients going for Surgery, Legal Nursing Magazine
  • Published Coordinated Study on if Proprofol is Safe for Nurse IV Sedation in Gastrology Magazine
  • LCVAMC Nursing Excellence Award

Timeline

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Florida Gateway College, Lake City, Fl
12.1999 - 09.2004

Nursing Coordinator, Pre-Op Clinic

Lake City Veterans Administration Hospita, Lake Ci
05.1994 - 09.2006

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Lake Shore Hodpital, Lake City, Fl
05.1993 - 05.1994

Clinical Education Manger

Galen College of Nursing, Gainesville Campus

Nursing Coordinator, Simulation and Skills

Florida Gateway College, Lake City, Fl

Staff Nurse, Adult and Peds

Florida Dept of Health, Lake City , Fl

MSN - Nursing

University of Phoenix

BSN - Nursing

Florida State University

AA, ADN - Nursing

Florida Gateway College
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