Kendall Bowler
Summerville,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated and ambitious certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Neurology and prior 5 years of registered nurse experience in the pediatric prep and recovery area and neonatal ICU. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Tidewater Neurology
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
09.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive neurological care for patients suffering from neurological disorders, such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, migraines, neuropathy, and sleep disorders.
- Monitor treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjust according to results achieved.
- Utilize botulinum toxin to treat chronic migraine, spasticity, and dystonia.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance across patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as physiatrists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists and psychologists to coordinate care plans for patients with more serious neurological issues.
- Interpreted complex brain scans such as MRI or CT scans in order to assess damage or abnormalities of the nervous system.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Prep & Recovery
Medical University of South Carolina, Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
Charleston, SC
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Relief charge nurse providing staff guidance and support with challenging situations
- Assess and manage pediatric patients preoperatively and postoperatively
- Deliver individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, vital signs, administering IV medication, maintaining appropriate airway and post-surgical specific needs
- Facilitate discharge planning and educate post-surgical patients and their families
- Implemented a quality improvement project to decrease the incidence of emergence delirium in the pediatric PACU, overall reducing the need for sedative medication and decreased length of stay in the PACU.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided individual, goal directed care to neonates and their families, utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process
- Work with other members of the health care team to provide safe and effective care to a vulnerable and fragile patient population
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options
- Assessed and managed cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Worked in neonatal units, including the NNICU, special care nursery, and level II nursery
- Responsible for vital signs, feeding, bathing, hearing screens, fortifying milk, discontinuing PIV's, stocking the units and cleaning beds
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner -
Medical University of South Carolina
05.2023
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2019
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Trident Technical College
12.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Neurotoxin Injections
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Preventive Care
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Management: Diagnosis and Treatment
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina, License #27654
- Active DEA and SC DHEC license
- Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina, License #243481
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Tidewater Neurology
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Prep & Recovery
Medical University of South Carolina, Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Medical University of South Carolina
02.2018 - 07.2019
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2015 - 02.2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner -
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Medical University of South Carolina
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Trident Technical College
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