Heather Bowling
Bronston
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Wayne Co Hospital
Monticello
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to patients while ensuring quality and safety in interactions.
- Supervised nursing assistants during daily activity care, maintaining compliance with facility standards.
- Administered medications per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and appropriate medication usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement effective care strategies.
- Maintained a sterile environment during procedures, enforcing infection control practices.
- Managed patient records efficiently using electronic health record systems.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
SOMERSET NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITY
Somerset
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted patient assessments and meticulously documented vital signs.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during treatments and daily activities.
- Executed wound care as ordered by physician.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne co hospital
Monticello
10.2023 - 07.2024
- PRN- answer call lights, give showers, baths, help patients with ADL's
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ShiftKey and Ontime
Somerset
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored vital signs
- Assisted with bathing residents
- Assisted with feeding residents 2 meals per day
- Helped residents with daily living needs
Assistant/transcriber
MOUNTAINVIEW BEHAVIORAL
Somerset
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
- Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
- File and maintain records.
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Check patients in and get their information on how they are doing before being seen by the doctor.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
LAKE CUMBERLAND Regional Hospital
Somerset
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Checked vital signs
- Helped patients with showering
- Aided in transferring patients, as needed
- Assisted with wound care
- Changed bed linens
- Communicated details about patient's condition to the nurse in charge
- Assisted 6-12 Neuro surgical patients daily
CNA
Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Somerset
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Cashier
Shell
Burnside
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
- Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
Operator
Armstrong Flooring
Somerset
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Operate 2 cub machines- that feed hardwood flooring to the end of the line to be inspected and stacked onto a pallet. I did paperwork, and check the quality of the product every 30 minutes to make sure everything was running efficiently.
Housekeeper
Somerset nursing and Rehab
Bronston
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained cleanliness in rooms, hallways, lounges, restrooms, and other areas to meet health standards.
- Emptied wastebaskets and cleaned ashtrays, transporting trash to disposal areas.
- Ensured well-stocked, clean, and organized storage areas and carts.
- Dusted and polished furniture and equipment regularly.
Education
Diploma - Practical nursing
SCC
Albany, KY06.2024
High School Diploma - Stearns, KY
McCreary Central High School
Stearns, KY06.2007
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KYSkills
- Computer skills and Microsoft Office
- Transcription and medical billing
- Patient care and vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance and medical terminology
- Medical office and hospital experience
- Medical scheduling and clerical tasks
- Phone etiquette and customer service
- Caregiving and acute care support
- Nursing and tube feeding expertise
- Catheterization and triage skills
- Medication administration and injections
- Venipuncture and EMR systems proficiency
- Medhost experience and patient assessment
- Care coordination and wound care management
- Patient support and team collaboration
- Attention to detail in patient care
- End-of-life care and pain management strategies
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
Certification
- LPN
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Wayne Co Hospital
07.2024 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
SOMERSET NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITY
07.2024 - 08.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne co hospital
10.2023 - 07.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ShiftKey and Ontime
06.2022 - 07.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
LAKE CUMBERLAND Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant/transcriber
MOUNTAINVIEW BEHAVIORAL
08.2017 - 06.2023
CNA
Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2016 - 09.2017
Cashier
Shell
06.2016 - 09.2016
Operator
Armstrong Flooring
03.2015 - 05.2016
Housekeeper
Somerset nursing and Rehab
12.2014 - 03.2015
Diploma - Practical nursing
SCC
High School Diploma - Stearns, KY
McCreary Central High School
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge
Somerset Community College