Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Breanna Cowans

Cordova

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Well Baby Nursery

Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
05.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Student Nurse Preceptee

Norton Audubon Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assessed, Developed, Implemented, and Evaluated plan of care with the assistance of nurse mentor
  • Monitored and administered medication and intravenous infusions to cardiac progressive care unit patients (average 4 patients per shift)
  • Effectively took patient labs, vitals, signs, and blood glucose levels
  • Managed the room preparation for patients visiting cardiac progressive care unit including sterilization of medical instruments and sanitization of surfaces before and after patient visits (average 4 patients per shift)
  • Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 18 Hours

Student Nurse Intern

Methodist North Le Bonheur Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted Nurse Preceptor in nursing duties
  • Located and assembled medical equipment/supplies for the nursing staff based on patient need
  • Provided personal patient care such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, emptying foleys, and changing bed linens
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2020

Skills

  • Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively
  • Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other healthcare team members
  • Perform patient assessments accurately and timely
  • Strong attention to details
  • Able to work individually and in a team fostered environment
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Family education
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Intake and discharge
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Nursing Licensure (April 2020)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Expires August 2026)
  • STABLE (Expires December 2025)
  • NRP (Expires June 2025)


Accomplishments

  • Dean List (3 Semesters)
  • University of Louisville Continuous Education Scholarship Recipient

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Well Baby Nursery

Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
05.2021 - Current

Student Nurse Preceptee

Norton Audubon Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020

Student Nurse Intern

Methodist North Le Bonheur Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisville
Breanna Cowans