SARAH BOWERS
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Post Surgical/Procedure care, Orthopedics and Progressive Care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PCU PSU ACU Charge
Baycare Bartow Regional Medical Center
Bartow, FL
10.2017 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Orthopedics
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient safety reducing hospital-acquired infections decreasing medication errors enhancing pain management strategies optimizing fall prevention efforts
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal
- Coordinated discharge planning services by communicating with case managers social workers home health agencies rehabilitation facilities skilled nursing facilities primary care providers
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL12.2014
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation, Charting EMR/EHR
- Compassion and Empathy
- Pain Management
- Charge Nurse and Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Precepting
- Treatment Planning
- Relationship Building
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse PCU PSU ACU Charge
Baycare Bartow Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Orthopedics
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 10.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Polk State College