Katherine Bowman, RN
Seven Valleys,PA
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in providing comprehensive healthcare to newborns, infants, children and teens in a variety of settings. Maintains positive attitude and flexibility while working with team members to support emotional and social wellbeing of children, and healthy physical development throughout childhood. Experienced in communication and collaboration with families and caregivers. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Passionate about environmental and planetary health, growing food, and finding joy while connecting with nature.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse
Union Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Completed well-child assessments monitoring for appropriate growth and development, offering anticipatory guidance and parental/family support.
- Managed patient care in ER setting including assessment, development of care plan, laboratory evaluations, and procedures including suturing and wound care. Responsible for ordering medications and initiating patient transfer to outside facility or higher level of care if indicated.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex pediatric cases, including referrals to specialty providers when needed.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Developed strong rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and empathetic communication skills.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Assist physicians and the healthcare team as needed to provide complete primary care for children, including direct patient care (vital signs, lab work, medication administration, etc.) and any necessary follow up (phone calls, scheduling appointments).
- Helped facilitate clinical research protocols and studies conducted at the clinic and managed subset of patient population receiving SYNAGIS vaccine to ensure timely appointments and vaccine administration.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients and families on diabetes, asthma, STIs, and other diseases.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and triaged phone calls.
- Acted as "lead nurse" on assigned days to coordinate staffing and patient flow throughout the clinic.
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
University Of Maryland Medical System
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Provided holistic care to critically ill children age birth to 21 years.
- Continually assessed patient condition including vital signs and head to toe assessment and alerted appropriate personnel of changes while rapidly responding to patient needs.
- Served as advocate and educator to patients and their families and coordinated with members of all multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as charge nurse to ensure optimal staffing and patient flow while acting as a mentor and resource for unit nursing staff.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Mentored new nursing staff and served as primary preceptor, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Returned to work part time in PICU from 2012-2014 while completing masters degree.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2007
Skills
- Current PA Registered Nurse licensure
- Completed PA Mandated Reporter training
- Previous certification in CPR/Basic and advanced life support
- Child Development
- Health assessments and Patient Examination
- Nutrition knowledge
- Preventive Health Care Practices
- Parent Counseling and Education
Additional Information
I left the traditional workforce over 8 years ago after the birth of my first child and have spent the following years managing my own household and raising three young children. This time spent as a stay-at-home parent accounts for the noted gap in my work history. I have benefited immensely from the lessons I have learned through my own journy as a parent, including managing childhood illnesses and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of my own children. Multitasking and detail oriented organization are an absolute necessity when managing a large family, and my sense of patience is regularly challenged and stretched! I am excited to once again be able to pursue my passion for engaging with children, outside of my own, to help foster their happiness and health as they grow.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse
Union Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2010 - 07.2012
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
University Of Maryland Medical System
08.2007 - 06.2010
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Maryland - Baltimore
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