Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Joyce Bowman

Taylor,Michigan

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Corewell Health
04.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: in-patient rehabilitation- taylor campus
  • Working with patients, & families after the onset of a disabling injury or chronic illness.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • IV inserted Certified

LPN

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: Dearborn Campus
  • Nursing supervisor monitoring staffing levels
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Coordinates team activities, and provides direction to ensure effective patient care.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

NURSING Supervisor

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Dearborn Campus
  • Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards
  • Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing
  • Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment
  • Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors
  • Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns

LPN

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
01.2013 - 09.2018

Company Overview: Dearborn Campus

  • Caring for residents Post-op orthopedic surgery, pain management, as well as sub-acute rehabilitation
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment

LPN

Continuing Health Care
03.2012 - 11.2012

Company Overview: Farmington Hills Campus

  • Worked as a sub-acute care nurse, caring for a variety of patients during rehabilitation therapy
  • Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure pat comprehension of treatment plans
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

WARD SECRETARY

Continuing Health Care
06.2008 - 05.2012

Company Overview: Farmington Hills Campus

  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
  • Coordinate follow up appointments and transportation, Performing clerical duties, as well as ordering lab test, X-rays, ultrasounds, MRI and EKG's
  • Coordinated patient appointments, maintained files and received incoming phone calls
  • Reviewed patient records to check accuracy of information and implement updates
  • Collected paperwork for patients, nurses and physicians
  • Completed charts, staffing sheets and other documentation
  • Answered phone calls and messages for Five-physicians in Sub-acute Rehab facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.

CNA

Continuing Health Care
05.2000 - 06.2008
  • Company Overview: Farmington Hills Campus
  • Partnered with nursing team for direct care of patients
  • Assisting with activities of daily living
  • Engaging patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, and other activities, to enhance quality of life for elderly
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
  • Farmington Hills Campus
  • Supported needs of many residents under long-term care.

Education

Practical Nursing - Practical Nurse

Everest Institute
Southfield, MI
03.2012

Some College - Nursing assistant training

America Red Cross
Detroit, MI
05.2004

Some College - Word Processing

Michigan Computer Institute
Southfield, MI
06.1990

Skills

  • Dementia skills & techniques
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • In-patient Rehabilitation
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Assisting physicians
  • Staffing and scheduling

Certification

CPR Certified

References

Reference available upon request.

Timeline

LPN

Corewell Health
04.2022 - Current

LPN

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
10.2019 - 10.2022

NURSING Supervisor

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
09.2018 - 10.2019

LPN

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
01.2013 - 09.2018

LPN

Continuing Health Care
03.2012 - 11.2012

WARD SECRETARY

Continuing Health Care
06.2008 - 05.2012

CNA

Continuing Health Care
05.2000 - 06.2008

Practical Nursing - Practical Nurse

Everest Institute

Some College - Nursing assistant training

America Red Cross

Some College - Word Processing

Michigan Computer Institute
Joyce Bowman