Mary Bowman
Westminster,CO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Experienced in Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration and symptom management.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
National Jewish Health
03.2014 - 03.2023
- Maintained current knowledge in area of specialty through participation in continuing education programs
- Developed individualized nursing plans based on assessment results that addressed identified patient needs
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy agents following established guidelines for safe handling and administration
- Monitored vital signs during infusions and reported any abnormal findings immediately to the provider
- Identified potential complications associated with cancer therapies such as anaphylaxis or extravasation reactions
- Maintained detailed documentation related to patient's health status, treatments and medications
- Utilized critical thinking skills in order to anticipate needs of patients throughout the course of their treatment plan.
Oncology Nurse Casemanager
Alere Health
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times by listening attentively and offering resources for additional assistance when needed
- Provided patient-centered case-management to oncology patients and their families, assessing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient care plans.
Oncology Nurse
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital
05.2009 - 06.2012
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times by listening attentively and offering resources for additional assistance when needed
- Provided patient-centered care to oncology patients and their families, assessing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient care plans
- Administered chemotherapy and IV fluids via venous access devices
- Utilized critical thinking to assess and manage acute and chronic conditions associated with cancer treatments
- Met psychological, emotional and informational needs of cancer patients at time of diagnosis and throughout treatment
- Educated patients on disease processes, symptoms management, medication side effects and self-care strategies.
Hospice Liaison Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association of Colorado
02.2009 - 04.2009
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times by listening attentively and offering resources for additional assistance when needed
- Provided patient-centered care to oncology patients and their families, assessing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient care plans and triage calls
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, responses, medications and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record system
- Utilized critical thinking to assess and manage acute and chronic conditions associated with cancer treatments.
Oncology Nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
04.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times by listening attentively and offering resources for additional assistance when needed
- Provided patient-centered care to oncology patients and their families, assessing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient care plans and triage calls
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, responses, medications and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record system
- Utilized critical thinking to assess and manage acute and chronic conditions associated with cancer treatments.
Oncology Nurse
Poudre Valley Hospital
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times by listening attentively and offering resources for additional assistance when needed
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient care plans
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy medications safely in accordance with established protocols
- Met psychological, emotional and informational needs of cancer patients at time of diagnosis and throughout treatment
- Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure continuity of care once a patient is discharged home from an acute setting.
Oncology Nurse
Hematology Oncology Associates of Illinois
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Primarily responsible for patient triage in multi-physician private practice
- Involved in patient education, chemotherapy administration, and care of venous access devices.
Stem Cell Transplant Coordinator
Northern Colorado Health Center
12.2003 - 07.2005
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees on relevant topics such as safety protocols and use of Pheresis instruments
- Communicated effectively with internal staff members as well as external vendors to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
- Worked with supervisors or project managers to develop schedules, monitor deadlines and coordinate resources
- Managed flow of paperwork within organization by storing, retrieving and organizing records
- Provided administrative support in scheduling appointments, organizing documents, and preparing reports.
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
Wyoming Medical Center
11.2002 - 12.2003
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered
- Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations
- Performed treatments and administered injections according to physician instructions
- Performed emergency nursing procedures such as airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and advanced cardiac life support
- Managed a caseload of 3-5 patients per shift.
IV and Chemotherapy Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
10.2000 - 11.2002
- Member of hospital wide IV team responsible for Central line care, PICC insertions and peripheral IV insertions
- Provided Oncology Nurse experience on off shifts including chemotherapy administration
- Performed laboratory tests as needed to monitor drug levels in the bloodstream
- Member of CODE team.
Oncology Nurse
Marin Oncology
06.1999 - 07.2000
- Responsible for admixture and administration of chemotherapy agents, patient teaching and symptom management in a multi-physician Oncology Practice
- Educated patients on disease processes, symptoms management, medication side effects and self-care strategies.
Office and Oncology Nurse Manager
Office of Dr Jennifer Caskey
04.1998 - 05.1999
- Provided patient-centered care to oncology patients and their families, assessing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient care plans
- Supervised office staff and Oncology Nurses
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy medications safely in accordance with established protocols
- Oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and office protocols
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures.
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
University of Colorado Medical Center
06.1996 - 07.1997
- Employed in Stem Cell Transplant program 1992-1994 and 1996-1997
- Educated patients and families about treatment procedures
- Responsible care of 1-3 patients receiving high dose chemotherapy in preparation for stem cell infusion.
Oncology Nurse
Rocky Cancer Center
03.1996 - 07.1996
- Administered chemotherapy safely in accordance with established protocols
- Utilized critical thinking to assess and manage acute and chronic conditions associated with cancer treatments
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks
- Responsible for admixture of chemotherapeutic agents.
Oncology Nurse
Hematology Oncology Associates of Santa Rosa
04.1990 - 01.1993
- Responsible for chemotherapy administration, symptom management and patient support in multi-physician Oncology practice
- Involved in Phase 2 &3 Clinical trials of medications including Ondansetron.
Infusion Nurse
Caremark Home Infusion Therapy
03.1986 - 06.1990
- Educated patients and families regarding infusion therapy treatments, side effects, medication management, and safety protocols
- Demonstrated expertise in managing intravenous pumps, electronic medical records systems, and other equipment used in infusion therapy
- Demonstrated skill in administering intravenous infusions and injections for a variety of medical conditions.
Oncology Nurse
Stanford University Medical Center
06.1986 - 07.1987
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient care plans
- Administered chemotherapy medications safely in accordance with established protocols to 3-5 Oncology patients per shift.
Oncology Nurse
Beth Israel Hospital
03.1984 - 06.1986
- Provided patient-centered care to oncology and HIV infected patients and their families, assessing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Initially in a nurse internship program for recent graduates
- Educated patients on disease processes, symptoms management, medication side effects and self-care strategies.
Education
BS in Nursing -
Loretto Heights College
Denver, CO05.1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Rehabilitation - Political Science
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.1977
Skills
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy administration
- Collaboration with physicians
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Immunotherapy administration
- IV insertion
- Nursing care planning
- Pain management
- Patient assessment
- Side effect monitoring
- Symptom management
- Emotional Support
- Oncology nursing care
- Immunotherapy Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Central Line Care
- Clinical Documentation
- IV Insertion
- Adaptability to Change
- End of life care
- Port-a-cath care
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- EMR / EHR
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Team building
- Safety Protocols
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Training staff
- Case Management
- Procedure Assistance
Certification
- 07/01/1983, Registered Nurse
- 07/01/2024, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provider Card
- 04/01/2024, BLS
- 04/01/2024, ACLS
Affiliations
- Oncology Nurse Society
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
National Jewish Health
03.2014 - 03.2023
Oncology Nurse Casemanager
Alere Health
06.2012 - 11.2013
Oncology Nurse
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital
05.2009 - 06.2012
Hospice Liaison Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association of Colorado
02.2009 - 04.2009
Oncology Nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
04.2008 - 10.2008
Oncology Nurse
Poudre Valley Hospital
02.2007 - 02.2008
Oncology Nurse
Hematology Oncology Associates of Illinois
10.2005 - 12.2006
Stem Cell Transplant Coordinator
Northern Colorado Health Center
12.2003 - 07.2005
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
Wyoming Medical Center
11.2002 - 12.2003
IV and Chemotherapy Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
10.2000 - 11.2002
Oncology Nurse
Marin Oncology
06.1999 - 07.2000
Office and Oncology Nurse Manager
Office of Dr Jennifer Caskey
04.1998 - 05.1999
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
University of Colorado Medical Center
06.1996 - 07.1997
Oncology Nurse
Rocky Cancer Center
03.1996 - 07.1996
Oncology Nurse
Hematology Oncology Associates of Santa Rosa
04.1990 - 01.1993
Oncology Nurse
Stanford University Medical Center
06.1986 - 07.1987
Infusion Nurse
Caremark Home Infusion Therapy
03.1986 - 06.1990
Oncology Nurse
Beth Israel Hospital
03.1984 - 06.1986
BS in Nursing -
Loretto Heights College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Rehabilitation - Political Science
University of Northern Colorado
- 07/01/1983, Registered Nurse
- 07/01/2024, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provider Card
- 04/01/2024, BLS
- 04/01/2024, ACLS
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