Kelsey Bowser
Cumberland Furnace,TN
Summary
Dedicated RN with a strong background in coordinating nursing units, ensuring seamless operations, and improving patient care. Proven track record of managing staff schedules and resolving conflicts. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and organizational skills. Skilled in patient care management, staff supervision, and workflow optimization. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Adaptable and reliable with focus on maintaining high standards in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Unit Coordinator
NHC Dickson
05.2022 - Current
- Supported quality improvement initiatives through consistent monitoring of key performance indicators within the unit.
- Provided exceptional support to families during the admission process, addressing concerns and providing necessary information.
- Facilitated positive working relationships among nursing staff by promoting teamwork and open communication channels.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in areas such as time management, clinical skills, and patient-centered care.
- Enhanced communication between nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals for seamless patient care.
- Helped maintain accreditation standards within the unit by ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinated seamless discharge planning processes for patients transitioning from rehab care to home or long term care.
- Fostered a supportive environment for patients and their families by acting as an empathetic liaison between healthcare providers and loved ones.
RN Supervisor
Mental Health Cooperative
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervise 20+ nurses on the unit, create schedule, provide timely feedback, monthly supervisions, conduct performance reviews to ensure staff is meeting company standards, cooperate closely with providers, administer all forms/routes of medications, hold monthly nurse meetings, ensure policies are met.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
RN/RN Supervisor
Mental Health Cooperative
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Interview patients to obtain relevant medical information, maintain patient charts and confidential information, administer IM injections and PO medications, worked with physicians to facilitate scheduled appointments, created schedule, completed stable patient appointment.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN
Skilled Nurse
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Care of post-surgical, post injury, ill patients, on skilled nursing unit
- Medication administration, wound care, direct patient care and beside nursing, trach care, IV maintenance, TPN administration, direct supervision of certified nursing assistants.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Patient Care Technician
CNA
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Care for ill and injured individuals under the supervision of nurses and medical professionals, taking vitals, monitoring patients, assisting with ADLs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
CNA
Ripley Healthcare
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them with ADLs, including eating, bathing, transferring, etc
- Provide care with empathy and compassion.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
CNA
Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Provide basic care to patients with compassion and empathy, ADLs, assisting patients to and from activities off of the unit, adhering to a schedule and following rules and protocols.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2024
Associates of Science - Nursing -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Crockett County High School
Alamo, TN 05.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Bells Nursing Home
Bells, TN 05.2011
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Verbal Communication
- Office Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Coordination
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Interdepartmental communication
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nursing Unit Coordinator
NHC Dickson
05.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor
Mental Health Cooperative
09.2021 - 04.2022
RN/RN Supervisor
Mental Health Cooperative
01.2019 - 09.2021
RN
Skilled Nurse
06.2017 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician
CNA
04.2016 - 12.2016
CNA
Ripley Healthcare
07.2015 - 04.2016
CNA
Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates of Science - Nursing -
Jackson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Crockett County High School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Bells Nursing Home
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