Ashley Bowens
West Point
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with twelve years of experience at North Mississippi Medical Center, specializing in patient care planning and culturally sensitive support. Proven expertise in medication administration and training new staff, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and education. Committed to improving health outcomes for diverse communities while seeking a preceptorship to further develop nursing skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
West Point Consolidated School District
West Point
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff members.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
West Point, MS
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Provided comprehensive education regarding ongoing treatment plans.
- Guided newly hired RNs through hospital standards and practices.
- Managed medication administration, maintained dosage tracking, and documented patient health statuses.
- Formulated personalized treatment strategies aligned with patient progress targets.
- Administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to manage diverse medical conditions effectively.
- Enhanced workload management by addressing unit staff issues with resources and responsibilities.
- Guided nursing students and externs on effective care methods and prioritization techniques.
- Provided timely updates on care issues, including procedure postponements.
- Involved in initiatives focused on advancing overall patient experience.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Managed pain of patients during their recovery after medical procedures.
- Monitored patient condition, vital signs, and recovery progress.
- Guided the training of new RN hires and support personnel to uphold high standards of care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients.
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Department Of Health
West Point
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
Registered Nurse
Rolling Hills Developmental Center
Starkville
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and various lab testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS7 2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MSMaster of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MSSkills
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate STD care and counseling
- Patient care planning
- Family and patient support
- SBAR communication
- Postpartum care
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Immunization skills
- Culturally sensitive care
- Catheters
- Patient discharging
- Patient monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Education
- Pediatric nursing
- Administering medicines
- Cesarean section preparation
- Direct patient care
- Infectious disease control
Timeline
School Nurse
West Point Consolidated School District
07.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Department Of Health
05.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
11.2013 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Rolling Hills Developmental Center
06.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
University of Mississippi Medical Center
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