Ne'Chandra Bowens
Albany,GA
Summary
I have been a dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. I am highly skilled in the quality of care provided to my patients while collaborating with other teams ensuring the best outcome possible. I consistently strive in improving patient satisfaction. I possess great critical thinking skills and time management ability. I am always a team player. I exude compassion while caring for patients, and give my best to any healthcare team I am part of.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Skillfully performed aseptic intravenous catheter and Foley catheter insertion.
- Educated patients and family members regarding plans of care.
- Advocated to protect the safety, health, and rights of the patient.
- Managed multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods.
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Managed neurosurgical and orthopedic surgical patients post- operatively.
- Removed Cellsaver drains and replaced them with Hemovac drains.
- Administered autologous blood transfusions.
- Removed Hemovac drains and Foley Catheters postoperatively.
- Managed Ventricular drains, JP drains, chest tubes, accordion drains, hemovac drains, cell-saver drains.
- Maintained patient safety after joint replacement and intracranial surgery.
- Administered patient medications orally, intravenously, and via intramuscular injections while monitoring for side/ adverse reactions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while prioritizing nursing interventions based on patient acuity.
- Conducted initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Managed patient care from the time of admission until discharge.
- Enhanced patients’ experience utilizing empathy and compassion.
- Educated patients and their families about their disease process and care being administered.
- Prevented the patients risk for infection and the spread of disease while adhering to CDC guidelines and hospital protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient- oriented goals.
- Evaluated patient needs, and treatment goals.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2013
Skills
- CPR certified
- NIHSS certified
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment and Evaluation
- Medication administration via oral, IV, Subway, and IM injection
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Albany State University