Bethany Dowdy
Springfield
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Home Health
HSHS Illinois Home Care
Decatur, IL/Springfield, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Enhancing staff performance through regular evaluations, feedback, and tailored coaching sessions.
- Maintaining regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changing industry standards and ensuring staff adherence to policies and procedures.
- Promoting a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and providing resources for professional development opportunities.
Clinical Coordinator - Home Health
HSHS Illinois Home Care
Decatur, IL
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of nurses, therapists, and support staff.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
Registered Nurse - Home Health and Hospice
HSHS St. John's Hospital
Decatur, IL
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Assessed and coordinated patient's care and discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies for in-home care.
- Advocated for patients transitioning from hospitals, rehab and other medical facilities to home environments.
- Provided orientation, education, and mentorship of new colleagues.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
06.2010 - 03.2014
- Participated in cardiovascular and vascular procedures
- Certified in conscious sedation
- Coordinated team members during crisis situations
- Facilitated patient transfer to higher levels of care
- Acted as charge nurse
- Provided discharge teaching and planning to patients and family members in an outpatient setting
Registered Nurse - ICU
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Provided physical and emotional care to critically ill patients
- Utilized strong assessment skills and critical thinking to determine necessary patient care
- Experienced in ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures
- Actively participated in Unit Based Council
- Acted as charge nurse
- Supervised nursing students as an internship preceptor
Education
BSN - Nursing
Millikin University
Decatur2010
ADN - Nursing
Richland University
Decatur, IL2005
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Adaptability
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Manager - Home Health
HSHS Illinois Home Care
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator - Home Health
HSHS Illinois Home Care
03.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse - Home Health and Hospice
HSHS St. John's Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
06.2010 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse - ICU
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2010
BSN - Nursing
Millikin University
ADN - Nursing
Richland University