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LORI BOWEN

Melfa,VA

Summary

Resourceful professional in healthcare management known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. Excel at team leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and quality service delivery in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Eastern Healthcare Group
Nassawadox , VA
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
  • Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
  • Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support to clients.

Travel Nurse

Steadfast Medical Staffing
Norfolk, VA
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
  • Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
  • Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
  • Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across settings.

Home Health Nurse

Personal Touch Home Health Care
Belle Haven, Virginia
09.2009 - 08.2019
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
  • Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
05-2009

Criminal Justice -

North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Time management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Care coordination

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Eastern Healthcare Group
01.2022 - 02.2025

Travel Nurse

Steadfast Medical Staffing
01.2020 - 01.2022

Home Health Nurse

Personal Touch Home Health Care
09.2009 - 08.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Tidewater Community College

Criminal Justice -

North Carolina Wesleyan College

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