TRISHA BOWERS

Provided patient-centered and recovery-oriented care to veterans with substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support veterans effectively. Oversaw safe medication management and documented nursing assessments and care plans.

• Responsible staff/ floor nurse on a busy acute Biobehavioral unit; Relief charge nurse and float RN to Biobehavioral area in the emergency department.
• Primary care for assessment, safety and ongoing evaluation of children from age 3 to 12.
• Organized and strong leader for nursing team assigned to the unit.

• Experienced staff/floor nurse on acute, adult and adolescent units; Relief supervisor; utilization review, and intake/assessment department.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients with mental illness.
• Organized and led daily support groups for patients and families related to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

• Responsible for providing direct patient care on a 22 bed psychiatric unit.
• Administering psychotropic medications and treatment.
• Perform patient admissions, discharges, assessments, and receiving orders from physicians.
• Provide support and education to patients and families through group and individual therapy.
• Unit closed.

• Charge nurse for 15 bed medical-surgical, psychiatric unit on the night shift.
• Perform and complete pre-op checklist criteria for patients receiving ETC's.
• Perform daily labs, EKG's, IV therapy, medical detox and various patient assessments/treatments.
• Direct nursing care during crisis stabilization.
• Unit closed.

• Responsible for providing quality care on an 11 bed unit for geriatric Behavioral Health-care.
• Managed and directed nursing care activities for the patients and their families.
• Provided and documented nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs and plan of care.
• Collaborate with health team members for coordination of plan of care.
• One year travel nurse assignment.

• Responsible for direct patient care on an 8 bed child/adolescent unit, 20 bed adult unit, 12 bed acute adult unit, and a 15 bed substance abuse unit.
• Performed pre-op/post-op care for patients undergoing ETC's.
• Answered crisis line and supported and assisted individuals in need.
• Provided 1:1 counseling, group and family therapy.

• Provided quality care for a 28-31 bed unit on a long term skilled unit.
• Administered meds, treatments and assisted in convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Provide support and patient education.