Mary Bowen
New Orleans,LA
Summary
I find it important to incorporate values into everyday workflow, focused on the Patient First value. I believe in serving as a role model. Integrity and consistency are imperative values and can be seen in my daily practice making it easier to hold others accountable to high standards. I believe providing honest, real-time feedback in a professional, compassionate way is the most effective way to teach. Compassion to co-workers, patients, and family members is un-negotiable. I am open minded and strive to make everyone feel included and part of the team. . I am proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator, Full Time
Ochsner Baptist
09.2019 - Current
- Implemented instructional presentations to ICU and Med Surg staff.
- Provide immediate and constructive feedback to staff individually and as group
- Develop and provide clinical instruction to new hire RNs in the ICU setting.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome performance issues and personal challenges.
- Develop and oversee the annual competencies for ICU and M/S staff.
- Collaboratively developed Simulation lab experience for new hires to ICU and M/S.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Neuro Assessment Initiative.
- Collaboratively developed a peer support group called Mental Health Diplomats.
- Facilitate Engagement committee on M/S and ICU.
- Organize and facilitate the annual Critical Care Skills Fair.
- CRRT super user.
- Conduct training course for CRRT.
- Campus Coordinator for Nurse Residency Program.
- Active Facility Committee membership on the following committees: Education, Skin Wound Assessment Team, Target Zero initiative, PI, Sepsis, Infection Control, Safety and regulatory, Resuscitation/Critical Care, Falls, Inpatient Chairperson for Stroke Committee.
- Active on the following System Committees: Sepsis, Stroke, Education, Critical Care Integration, and Med/Surg Integration.
RN Supervisor, Full Time
Ochsner Baptist
08.2011 - 09.2019
- Provided direction and guidance to ICU team in order to achieve quality unit targets.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Rapid response nurse for the inpatient adult hospital units.
- Perform annual evaluations for ICU Staff.
- Staff scheduling.
- Active Facility Committee membership on the following committees: Education, Skin Wound Assessment Team, Target Zero initiative, PI, Sepsis, Infection Control, Safety and regulatory, Resuscitation/Critical Care, Falls, Inpatient Chairperson for Stroke Committee.
RN, Critical Care, Full Time
Willis Knighton Medical Center
11.2005 - 07.2011
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Assisted patients initially and every [Timeframe] to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
RN Staff Nurse, Full Time
Tenet Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 10.2005
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Director of Nursing, Full Time
Valley View Retirement Community
08.2000 - 09.2003
- Oversee and manage all nursing activity for a 120 bed skilled nursing facility.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Participated in CDC Immunization Standing Orders Project.
- Received the Quality Improvement Initiative award for the year 2002.
- Completed the Director of Nursing Training Program Sponsored bye the Idaho State Department of Health & Welfare.
- Certified Clinical Compliance Coordinator.
- Awarded Certificate of Merit for improvement in healthcare quality by the State of Idaho in the year 2003.
- Received the Facility Supervisory Leadership award from Life Care Centers of America 2001.
- Participation in Nursing Leadership and Management at Boise State University by serving as a Mentor to senior leadership students from 2002 to 2003.
Director of Nursing, Full Time
Evangeline Of Natchitoches
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Oversee and manage 98 bed skilled nursing facility.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Staff Development Coordinator, Full Time
Moscow Care Center
07.1995 - 07.1999
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Administered stat approved training program for CNAs.
- Hiring, scheduling, and evaluation of all staff CNAs.
- Function as Medicare Nurse, overseeing 12 bed Medicare unit.
- Implement federal guidelines of Prospective Payment System beginning in 1998.
- Act as RN Coordinator overseeing all care planning and care conferences.
- Participate in facility committees including, PI Committee, Behavior Management Team, Restraint Team, Safety Committee, and Admission/Marketing Team.
- Prepare lab schedule and oversee lab draws.
- First Responder and Risk Management Program Supervisor, including modified duty program.
- Maintained employee health program.
- Project Manager of the Eden Alternative Project.
- 1996 Employee of the Year.
Home Health RN Case Manager, Full Time
Utah Senior Service Home Care
04.1995 - 07.1995
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
RN Staff Nurse, Full Time
Riverside Regional Convalescent Center
12.1992 - 04.1995
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN Staff Nurse, Full Time
LDS Hospital
06.1992 - 11.1992
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
07.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
06.1992
Skills
- Staff Development Program
- Clinical Skills Competency
- Continuing Education
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Certification
CCRN, Certification by American Critical Nurses Association (ANCC)
AHA BLS Instructor
AHA ACLS Instructor
Yellow Belt Lean Certification
Mental Health First Aide Responder
Wound Treatment Associate
Professional Associations
Active Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Association at the national and local level
Active Member Louisiana Organization of Nursing Leadership (LONL) Association
Active Member of the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)
Timeline
Clinical Educator, Full Time - Ochsner Baptist
09.2019 - Current
RN Supervisor, Full Time - Ochsner Baptist
08.2011 - 09.2019
RN, Critical Care, Full Time - Willis Knighton Medical Center
11.2005 - 07.2011
RN Staff Nurse, Full Time - Tenet Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 10.2005
Director of Nursing, Full Time - Valley View Retirement Community
08.2000 - 09.2003
Director of Nursing, Full Time - Evangeline Of Natchitoches
07.1999 - 07.2000
Staff Development Coordinator, Full Time - Moscow Care Center
07.1995 - 07.1999
Home Health RN Case Manager, Full Time - Utah Senior Service Home Care
04.1995 - 07.1995
RN Staff Nurse, Full Time - Riverside Regional Convalescent Center
12.1992 - 04.1995
RN Staff Nurse, Full Time - LDS Hospital
06.1992 - 11.1992
McNeese State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Weber State University - Associate of Science, Nursing