Kayla Bowlin
LAUREL SPRINGS,NC
Summary
Seasoned Corrections and Emergency Nurse with 10+ years of experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable in disease management and illicit drug side effects, EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Nurse Team Leader- Ashe County Jail
IMS Healthcare
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for inmate patients.
- Manages 80-110 inmates and up to 165 inmates.
- Served as liaison between healthcare providers and corrections staff, facilitating clear communication regarding inmate health needs.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive medical assessments and developing tailored inmate treatment plans.
- Conducted mental health evaluations for inmates, identifying potential concerns and providing appropriate interventions and referrals.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Complete thorough intake assessments on newly admitted inmates, identify urgent medical needs and initiate prompt interventions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ashe Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - Current
- Rural Access Hospital with 12 beds.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alleghany Health
12.2014 - 06.2020
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Rural Access Hospital with 8 beds
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05.2014
Skills
- Strong Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Detoxification support
- Physical assessments
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Policy Adherence
- Continuing education
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Health Promotion
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (pending instructor status)
- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- Crisis Prevention Intervention de-escalation training
Timeline
Corrections Nurse Team Leader- Ashe County Jail
IMS Healthcare
11.2018 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alleghany Health
12.2014 - 06.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ashe Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wilkes Community College
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (pending instructor status)
- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- Crisis Prevention Intervention de-escalation training
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