ANGELA BOWDEN, APRN
Fort Gibson, OK · 918-***-****
Email · ************@**.***
Compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse seeking a FNP position in an outpatient clinic setting. With over 20 years of clinic experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care.
EXPERIENCE
05/2023 – PRESENT
APRN, FNP-BC Cherokee Nation – primary care
Provided patient-centered care, utilizing evidence based practice to evaluate and diagnose patients’ medical needs.
Educated patient on preventative health maintenance, including immunizations and lifestyle modifications.
Performed physical exams, ordered lab tests and x-rays, prescribed medications and treatments, and developed treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Coordinated referrals to specialists for further evaluation or treatment with indicated.
Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
11/2021 – 05/2023
APRN, FNP-BC cherokee nation – behavioral health
Medication management of patients with depression, anxiety, insomnia, bipolar disorder schizoaffective disorders, substance use disorder, opioid use disorders and PTSD.
Maintained updated knowledge in psychiatric disorders through continuing education and advanced training.
Coordinated referrals to specialist for further evaluation or treatment when indicated.
Prescribed mediations based on pharmacological principles including drug interactions and contraindications.
Monitored medication regimens insuring safety parameters are met while optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
EDUCATION
MAY 2021
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, Maryville univiery-St. Louis, Mo
SKILLS
Adaptability
Great communication skills
Effective leadership skills
Behavioral Health treatment
Substance abuse treatment
Chronic disease management
Family planning
Large joint injection training – knees, shoulder, trochanteric bursa injections
Nexplanon certified
Botox and Filler certified.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteered at Good Shepard Clinic in Muskogee, OK. This is a local free health care clinic that provides primary care services to those with low income and no health insurance. Have also volunteered y nursing services along with another nurse practitioner to the local country jail taking care of medical issues and mediation management of the inmates.
REFERENCES
References available upon request.