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Tessa Bowley

Wells,ME

Summary

Critical Care Resource Nurse with a proven track record at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Skilled in managing critical situations and critically ill patients. As a Resource Nurse I foster effective communication and enhance patient outcomes with evidence-based outcomes. Recognized for being a permanent charge role, mentoring new staff, and driving process improvements, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments. BLS and ACLS certified.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Resource Nurse

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Acted as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration, contributing to effective communication and decision-making processes.
  • Identified areas for process improvement within the department, leading to increased efficiency and quality of care delivered to patients.
  • Provided clinical expertise during difficult medical situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills.
  • Consistently provided frequent support and essential resources to coworkers during critical situations and patient managment

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
  • Caring for patients in an adult 11-bed community MICU/SICU.
  • Proficient in managing acute/stable ventilators, critical drip titration, CRRT, I-ABP, assisting with bedside procedures, and emergent situations . As well as caring for multiple different populations of critically ill patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Managed patient flow, as well bed placement, and frequently was utilized as a supportive resource during a charge role.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Elliot Health System
07.2013 - 08.2014
  • Worked as a telemetry nurse on a 47 bed Cardiac Step-Down Unit.
  • Provided nursing care for patients on a ICU-stepdown and telemetry level.
  • Managed patients on critical cardiac drips, Bipaps/CPAPs, telemetry interpretation, and procedure recovery.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.

Education

Nursing

University of New Hampshire
NH
05-2013

Skills

  • Electronic Charting: EPIC and Soarian
  • ANSOS and Web Scheduler
  • CRRT- Baxter's Prismax
  • I-ABP
  • Managing Critical Drips
  • Licenses

    NH- 068220-21

    Certifications

  • BLS expiration February 2026
  • ACLS expiration April 2026
  • TCAR expired October 2024
  • TNCC in current classes
  • Awards

  • Critical Care Nurse of the Year at SNHMC 2024
  • Daisy Award Winner 2022

Timeline

Critical Care Resource Nurse

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
09.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Elliot Health System
07.2013 - 08.2014

Nursing

University of New Hampshire