Melissa Bowe
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Grace Lutheran Foundation
Eau Claire, WI
09.1995 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, IM and SQ injections.
- Charge of the floor and supervisor of CNAs
- Responsible for assessments and updating MD when appropriate.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care such as, wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Have worked with dementia patients and vent dependent patients.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carroll Columbia College
Waukesha, Wi; Milwaukee WI05.1995
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control Procedures
Timeline
RN
Grace Lutheran Foundation
09.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carroll Columbia College