Patsy Bowie
Newark,De
Summary
Patient-focused nurse with 20 years experience with 5 years as a seasonal nurse. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of a team to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients needs within high-stress environments.
Responsible rn with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 20 years of experience in healthcare.
Proficient and polite Patient Registrar dedicated to offering excellent customer service and administrative support. Skilled in ensuring timely patient processing through effective communication and staff coordination. Competent in scheduling, record keeping, and insurance processing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Rn
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizone
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
Nurse
Medical College Of Virginia
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADLs coaching and assistance
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
Seasonal Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Registered Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
04.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Christiana Hospital
09.1999 - 06.2012
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Changed sterile dressings
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients condition or environment
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Orono, ME1999
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication assistance understanding
- Tracheotomy care comprehension
- Dementia and Alzheimer knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Team supervision
Timeline
Rn
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizone
10.2019 - 01.2020
Nurse
Medical College Of Virginia
03.2019 - 07.2019
Seasonal Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
09.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
04.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Christiana Hospital
09.1999 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
work history
work history
7/2020 to 11/2024 yuma regional medical center seasonal nurse.
responsibilities passing medications, patient teaching
work history
work history 1/2025 to 6/2025 duke medical center seasonal nurse. responsibilities patient care, passing medications patient education
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