Jennifer Fowler
Phone: 903-***-****
********@*****.***
Tyler, TX 75703
Education
MSN University of Texas at Tyler August 2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
4.0 GPA
BSN University of Texas at Tyler August 2015
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
ADN Tyler Junior College May 2010
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Nursing
LVN Tyler Junior College August 2008
Certificate of Proficiency
Vocational Nursing
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Title of Scholarships
Mastin G. White Academic Scholarship 2017, 2018
Research Experience
Capstone Project, Educational Project, Tyler, TX 2017
“Treating Adults with Depression and the Benefits of Exercise on Symptoms”
Graduate Courses
Learned the leadership role of the NP, participated in skill labs on site at the university (suturing, diagnostics, thorough head to toe assessments, OSCE evaluations, etc.), and intense knowledge in research of EBP
Didactic Hours (49 hours)
Advanced Pathophysiology, Research 1&2, Advanced Pharmacology, Health care Informatics, Advanced Health Assessment, Health Policy and Population Health, Diagnostics and Procedures, Advanced Practice Roles, Leadership, and Capstone
On Site Clinical Evaluation check off with on-site faculty from the university, Community clinical preceptors with MD and NP’s. Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team. Diagnosis and treat patients with multiple chronic and acute illnesses. Clinical skills include: charting in the EPIC and e-clinical computer system, suturing, women health exams, evaluation tools, and time management.
Clinical Hours (675 hours)
Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Psych-Mental health, Adult-Family, and Geriatrics.
Professional Experience
Christus Mother Frances, 2011-2018
RN- Surgery (2011-2018)
Laparoscopic, Open Abdominal, other Open procedures, General, Orthopedics, Vascular, Urology, Women’s/Gyn, Oral Maxillofacial, ENT, Neurology, and Trauma
Provide care and assess patients prior, during, and after surgery.
Work closely as a team with the surgical technician, anesthesia, and surgeon
Keep the operating room (OR) sterilized during each procedure.
Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
Working closely with staff and communicating effectively to prevent sentinel events.
Document patient procedures performed in the surgery suite, medications that are given in the OR, timeout procedures, correct counts of instruments.
Correctly position and prep the patient on the operating table for each procedure.
Ensure correct count, timeout, and medications.
Proficient organizational abilities so that procedures run smoothly while multi-tasking for other OR staff.
Critical thinking, fast to act and move when emergencies occur.
Assist surgeon inside of the sterile field during procedures when needed
Apply sterile dressings to incisions in a sterile field
Adhere to safety and standards set forth by AORN
Christus Mother Frances, 2008 - 2018
RN- Medical/Surgical Float Pool (2008-2011) & (2016-2018)
Med/Surg, Oncology, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Post-Op Surgery units
Collaborating with physicians and other multidisciplinary team members.
Dispense correct medication to patients (Oral, IV, PEG)
Document patient care services via computer and paper charting
Provide advocation and emotional support through conversation and interaction with patient and families
Establish patient centered care goals
Educating patients about medications and self-care skills. Creating individualized care plans and monitoring changes in condition
Quality of care by adhering to nursing standards set by the BON, measuring health outcomes against patient goals
Cooperative communication between staff as a team and patients to maintain a continuity of care
IV insertion, wound dressing changes, Foley catheter insertion, NG tube insertion, PEG feedings, peritoneal dialysis, blood transfusions
Employee Service
Unit Based Council Committee – Surgery
Professional Organizations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)
East Texas Nurse Practitioner Association (ETNPA)
Association of Perioperative Nurses (AORN)
Community Service
Organization
Salvation Army
Participate when needed. Disaster relief, food pantry, family store, and serving meals
Languages
English
Native Language: Read, Speak, Write
Computer Skills
Program: EPIC hyperspace, E-clinical
Licensures and Certifications
AANP Certification Board 10/2018-10/2023
Texas BON (APRN) with prescriptive authority 2018 - Current
Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners (RN) 2010 - Current
BLS certification Current
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