Tara Bowser
Pittsburgh
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and advocacy, enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care.
Diligent Student Family Nurse Practitioner with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs, notifying physicians when necessary
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members and nursing students, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Pediatrics
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decisionmaking.
Registered Nurse
UPMC
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH12-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
Daisy Award, December 2024
Honoree of DAISY award from December 2024, nominated by a patient and their family for compassionate care prior to a surgery for gastric cancer.
Multiple other nominations from other family members and patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Pediatrics
03.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
UPMC
03.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
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