Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
LEAH BOWERS
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OBJECTIVE: Eager and motivated board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and 15+ years combined experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Experienced in the clinic, facility, and in home care settings as well as traveling. Areas of focus have been geriatric and hospice and palliative care. My primary goals are to work in a collaborative, supportive, and holistic environment. I strive to make a difference and provide exceptional care as I continue to learn and take on new challenges each day.
• Proficient in symptom management and
triaging immediate needs
• Self-directed with strong clinical
judgement
• Proficient in wound care assessment and treatment including wound vacs, pleural tubes, ostomies, and SP catheters
• Patient evaluation and education
• High level of personal accountability
• Medication selection, e-prescribing
• Medication Administration
• Self-directed and intuitive using EMRs
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management and detail oriented
NURSE PRACTITIONER- BROOKHAVEN HOSPICE-January 2023-CURRENT
• Face to face assessments performed in facilities and homes
• Review history and perform physical exams
• Update eligibility and collaborate with interdisciplinary team and facilities
• Endorse strong time-management, communication, and professionalism
• Proficient in would assessment and treatment recommendations
NURSE PRACTITIONER- EMCARA HEALTH -AUGUST 2023-PRESENT
• In-home wellness exams
• Detailed history intake
• Medication reconciliation and education
• Physical exam
• Education on disease management
• Recommendations and referrals to prevent hospitalization
REGISTERED NURSE- BROOKHAVEN HOSPICE- JULY 2021-2023
HOSPICE TRIAGE
• Provides overnight on-call support for symptom management
• Autonomous position requiring astute assessment, advanced illness management, and decision-making skills
REGISTERED NURSE, GRANITE VNA- MARCH 2017 – JAN 2023 HOME CARE AND HOSPICE CASE MANAGER AND BAYLOR NURSE
• Collaborated with team members and other stakeholders to create and implement patient centered, goal directed plan of care
• Educated patients and families on prevention, disease management, and EOL symptom management in the home
REGISTERED NURSE, DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK- MARCH 2011-DECEMBER 2016 CLINICAL TRIAGE NURSE
• Served as an RN in an outpatient clinic setting performing a variety of patient care duties including triage, treatments, medication reconciliation, and performed scribe duties
• Maintained open communication with providers regarding patient status, and test results
• Precepted new nurses
REGISTERED NURSE, CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER- 2009-2011 CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL UNIT
• Served as an RN on a high acuity post cardiac surgical unit
• Care of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical, and bariatric patients
• Utilized nursing protocols to provide safe, accurate, and timely care
• Critical care education
PRACTICUMS-DIRECT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
CONVENIENT MD-NOVEMBER 2022-DECEMBER 2023 URGENT CARE
• Obtain medical histories and perform patient examinations for patients of all ages
• Provide education to patients and families on acute injuries and ailments, chronic diseases, injury/ disease prevention, health promotion, and treatment
• Utilize current guidelines to make diagnostic and treatment recommendations
• Foundational knowledge in wound repair, abscess drainage, and EKG interpretation
• Refer to appropriate specialties for further treatment and evaluation
FAMILY TREE HEALTHCARE- SEPTEMBER 2022-NOVEMBER 2022 FAMILY PRACTICE
• Obtained health history, examinations, acute and chronic disease management
• Utilized current guidelines to make diagnostic and treatment recommendations
• Performed procedures including cryosurgery and ECG interpretation
• Provided education to patients and families on acute injuries and ailments, chronic diseases, injury/ disease prevention, health promotion, and treatment recommendations
CONCORD HOSPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE- JANUARY 2021-MAY 2021 INTERNAL MEDICINE
• Obtained medical histories and perform patient examinations in the adult/geriatric population
• Provided education to patients and families on acute injuries and ailments, chronic diseases, injury/ disease prevention, health promotion, and treatment recommendations
• Collaborated in a group setting with all members of the healthcare team
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Nursing
Rivier University, Nashua, NH- January 2023
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Rivier University, Nashua, NH
May, 2010
Associates of Science in Nursing
Rivier University- Nashua, NH
May, 2009
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Advance Practice Registered Nurse NH-March 2023-Present State of New Hampshire
Registered Nurse NH -June 2009-2023
State of New Hampshire
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Concord Christian Academy in the after-school program National Honors Society- Rivier University
Enjoying family time while camping, kayaking, and going on adventures
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