Lashawn Bowens
Jackson,US
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with four years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in over five plus specialty areas.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baptist Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Possessed the skills and abilities to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for all age groups within the scope of practice.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Dominic's Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics Unit
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
- Reduced complications with timely assessment and management of pain, wound healing, and mobility issues.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while caring for high acuity orthopedic patients requiring complex medical intervention.
Education
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Hinds Community College - Nursing Allied Health Center
Jackson, MS01.2020
Skills
- Wound Management
- Telemetry Equipment Proficiency
- Cardiac Care
- Emergency Care
- Acute and rehabilitative care expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Geriatric Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Surgical care
- Direct Patient Care
- Orthopedics specialist
Certification
- Compact Registered Nurse License, Mississippi Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support, 09/2025
- American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 08/2024
- BMH Frontline Nurse Leader, Charge nurse, 11/2021
Certifications
Compact Registered Nurse License, Mississippi Board of Nursing
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support, Expiration: 09/2025
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Expiration:09/2024
BMH Frontline Nurse Leader, Charge nurse, Received:11/2021
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baptist Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Dominic's Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics Unit
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2023
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Hinds Community College - Nursing Allied Health Center
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