Lowanda Owens
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Parkland Health & Hospital System, enhancing patient outcomes through effective interprofessional collaboration and clinical judgment. Skilled in patient education and medical documentation, demonstrated leadership in advancing nursing practices and improving care delivery. Achieved significant improvements in patient recovery and education.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Parkland Heath & Hospital System
01.2018 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Led in-service training sessions for nursing staff, promoting best practices in advanced practice nursing care delivery.
- Currently scheduled to manage acaseload of up to 24 patients per day
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
St. Vincents Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of advancements in telemetry nursing practice continually.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, resulting in optimal patient recovery.
- Contributed to the achievement of unit goals by actively participating in performance improvement initiatives and providing feedback on best practices for telemetry nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care for telemetry patients with cardiac conditions and other medical issues.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Baptist Medical Center Beaches/Healogics
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Assistant Director of Nursing- Registered Nurse
Brooks Health & Rehabilitation
03.2011 - 08.2016
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care
- Planned and assigned workload for a 100-bed facility of CNAs, LPNs, and RN for direct patient care.
Wound Care Nurse
Palm Garden of Jacksonville
12.2003 - 08.2011
- Evaluated patients wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army Reserve
06.1995 - 01.2001
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL02.2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
U. S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
San Antonio, TX07.1997
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Adult health management
- Patient Education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient coordination
- Medical Documentation
Accomplishments
- Parkland Health & Hospital System Nominee for APP Team of the year 2024
- Parkland Health and Hospital System Nominee for APP Team of the year 2023
- Parkland Health & Hospital System Hero Award 2020
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners since 2014
- The National Black Nurse Practitioner Association
- Diplomate of the American Board of Wound Managment
Certification
- Certified Wound Specialist,- 2023-present
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 2016-current
Presentations
Parkland Health & Hospital System- Diabetic Foot Ulcers October 24, 2022
Parkland Health & Hospital System-Foot Health Panel: Diabetes Facts You Should Know April 21, 2023
Parkland Health & Hospital System- Podiatry Post Operative Care & Documentation January 2024
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Parkland Heath & Hospital System
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
St. Vincents Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Baptist Medical Center Beaches/Healogics
08.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing- Registered Nurse
Brooks Health & Rehabilitation
03.2011 - 08.2016
Wound Care Nurse
Palm Garden of Jacksonville
12.2003 - 08.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army Reserve
06.1995 - 01.2001
- Certified Wound Specialist,- 2023-present
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 2016-current
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
U. S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
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