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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
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
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
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
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
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
Decatur
2010

ADN - Nursing

Richland University
Decatur, IL
2005

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

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