TANEA BOWMAN
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Registered Nurse with 23 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital and ambulatory care settings. Experience spans across, labor and delivery, obstetrics/ gynecology, uro-gynecology and urology surgical environments. Passionate about grooming novice nurses in their new field. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport with all members of the interdisciplinary team. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
United Surgical Partners International
Brandywine, Maryland
05.2023 - Current
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing infection control measures and adhering to safety protocols.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within the organization, ensuring alignment with best practice guidelines in nursing management roles.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Directed day-to-day operations, staffing and surgical equipment of a urology surgical center.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Largo, Maryland
09.2006 - 06.2021
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, or resources related to public health concerns among target populations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing one-on-one counseling on health behaviors and disease management.
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring, Maryland
08.2001 - 03.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2001
Skills
- Patient Care
- Recruiting and training
- Ethical Practice
- Patient Education
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Compliance Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Patient care planning
Accomplishments
Presidential Spirit Shout Out Award 2023
Daisy Award 2018
Certification
- Certified in Fetal Monitoring
- Certified in ACSL/BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
United Surgical Partners International
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2006 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Holy Cross Hospital
08.2001 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University