Bridget Mowry
Loveland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, care coordination, and management within dynamic healthcare settings. Proven ability to maintain composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong interpersonal skills foster meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues, driven by empathetic communication, respect, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Passionate about delivering quality care and enhancing patient experiences through collaborative teamwork and continuous professional development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
BHG Behavioral Health Group
06.2021 - Current
- Hire, train, evaluate and coach clinical staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to improve performance.
- Coordinate care with treatment team including physicians, nurse practitioner, case manager, counselors, nurses and medical assistant to meet the individual needs of each patient seeking medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD).
- Complete initial and ongoing assessments including complete medical history, infectious disease history, nutritional history and COWS and notify providers of status changes.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions meet treatment goals.
- Audit charts and review clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Acknowledged and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Order controlled medications and supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Maintain facility compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, State Opioid Treatment Authority, Joint Commission, and Drug Enforcement Agency.
Registered Nurse Manager
The Youth Clinic
09.2007 - 05.2021
- RN NURSE MANAGER: August 2017 through May2021
- Managed 28 nurses in large outpatient pediatric practice consisting of 18 primary care providers and team of specialists including pediatric psychologist, developmental pediatrician, dieticians and occupational therapists across 4 locations to meet the needs of pediatric patients and their families.
- Recruited, hired and trained RNs, LPNs and ancillary clinical staff.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care utilizing evidence based practice.
- Developed strategies to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote clinic-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Increased immunization compliance through implementation of recall process.
- STAFF NURSE: RN/LPN September 2007 through August 2017
- Managed patient care of up to 100 patients per day in primary care and Pediatric Urgent Care.
- Managed over 60 patient calls per day for nurse telephone triage service.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through training new nursing staff and student nurses.
- Served on quality improvement committees.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain Crest Behavioral Health
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Performed nursing assessments and care of patients seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment alongside a team of psychiatrists and psychologists.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Lead Nurse
East Lake Pediatrics
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Managed primary care, assessment and evaluation of up to 60 pediatric patients per day.
- Performed telephone triage, injections, phlebotomy, collection and interpretation of patient samples for laboratory testing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare team.
- Provided education and training for patients, families and clinical staff.
- Developed and implemented clinic policies and procedures.
- Maintained office and medical supplies and equipment.
- Maintained laboratory license and equipment including performing quarterly proficiency testing and controls as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Lead Nurse Eastlake Location
North Pinellas Children's Medical Center
05.2002 - 08.2004
- Managed primary care, assessment and evaluation of up to 65 pediatric patients per day.
- Developed strong leadership skills working with nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Maintained medical supplies and laboratory equipment.
- Performed procedures including phlebotomy on infant through young adult patients, suture removals, point of care laboratory testing and ear piercing.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Mom/Baby Unit
Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2001 - 05.2002
- Managed full care including assessment and evaluation of up to 6 couplets (post-partum mothers and their newborns).
- Provided breastfeeding support.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Charge Nurse and Case Manager
Operation Par
10.1997 - 08.2000
- Charge nurse - Medication assisted treatment clinic (MAT) with patients seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).
- Managed clinical staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Processed monthly reports and completed chart audits to evaluate department performance.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent relapse.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Case management services for adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clearwater Pediatrics
11.1994 - 09.1997
- Provided primary care, assessment and evaluation of up to 60 pediatric patients per day.
- Managed over 50 telephone triage calls per day.
- Established team approach to care of pediatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, Colorado06.2014
Diploma in Practical Nursing (LPN) - Nursing
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FL10.1994
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Strong clinical judgement
- High level of personal accountability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Nursing team leadership
- Healthcare liaison for patients and families
- Physical and psychological evaluations
- Service excellence
- Medication management
- Crisis management
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Colorado, License number RN1629660
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
BHG Behavioral Health Group
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Manager
The Youth Clinic
09.2007 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain Crest Behavioral Health
06.2006 - 09.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse- Lead Nurse
East Lake Pediatrics
08.2004 - 06.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse- Lead Nurse Eastlake Location
North Pinellas Children's Medical Center
05.2002 - 08.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse - Mom/Baby Unit
Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2001 - 05.2002
Licensed Practical Nurse- Charge Nurse and Case Manager
Operation Par
10.1997 - 08.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clearwater Pediatrics
11.1994 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Diploma in Practical Nursing (LPN) - Nursing
Pinellas Technical Education Center
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