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Kasey R. Bowden
[email protected]
(785) 383-1761
6479 S. Xenophon St
Littleton, CO 80127
Objective
To obtain a challenging position as a Family Nurse Practitioner in an environment which promotes
personal and professional growth.
Education
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduated with Highest Distinction
Veritas University, San Jose, Costa Rica
Intensive Spanish Language Study Abroad Program
Dec 2010
May 2009
June-July, 2006
Professional Experience
NRI/Summit Health Staffing Agency, Washington, DC Metro Area
Registered Nurse
Worked in various settings including outpatient surgery,
flu shot clinics, and occupational health centers performing
health assessments, administering immunizations, and
providing health education
Waltz International Organization, Kiserian, Kenya
Volunteer Registered Nurse
Worked in a clinic in rural Kenya, ran immunization
clinics and prenatal clinics twice weekly, assisted with
labor and delivery and maternal care, administered medications
and provided health teaching/HIV counseling as needed
St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza, Kansas City, MO
May 2009
Professional Nursing Practicum
Completed 320 patient contact hours on a Pulmonary step down
unit under nurse preceptor, provided care for acutely ill patients
on mechanical ventilation, frequent tracheostomy care
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Nurse Associate I, Family and Orthopedic Medicine
Cared for basic needs of patients, obtained vital signs,
performed blood draws, assisted nurses with patient care
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Biology and Microbiology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Assisted Biology 100 professor with course preparation,
co-facilitated Biology 201 lab, prepared weekly lectures
Oct 2009-Dec 2010
June-July 2009
Jan 2009-
April 2008 – May 2009
August 2006-May 2007
Licensure/Certification
Registered Nurse; Washington, District of Columbia, Lic # R1017150
Registered Nurse; State of Colorado , Lic # R193666
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Awards and Honors
US Army Nurse Corp Spirit of Nursing Award
Kay Schlicter Award
Mary Roberts Junior Nursing Award
Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Pi Beta Phi Educational Foundation Scholarship
George and Martha Varnes Memorial Scholarship
Baptist Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation Scholarship
University of Kansas Women's Club Scholarship
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau
Pi Kappa Phi
Scholarly Activities/Publications
“Adolescents, self-esteem and smoking behaviors,” Scholarly research
project completed to be presented to Georgetown faculty, staff and students
December 2010
“Comparing patient and nurse specialist reports of causative
factors of depression related to heart failure,” Accepted for publication
in Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
April 2010
“Patient self-report of depression compared to nurse assessments
of depression in heart failure,” Presented at KUMC Student Research
forum, Published in the KUMC Journal of BSN Honors Nursing Research
August 2009
Academic Leadership
Senior Class President, KUMC Undergraduate Students in Nursing
School of Nursing Senator, KU Medical Center Student Council
University of Kansas & KU School of Nursing Honors Program
June 2008- May 2009
Sep 2007- May 2009
Aug 2006-May 2009
Community Outreach
KUMC World AIDS Day Awareness Activities, Program Chair
“39th Street Crew,” After school reading program volunteer
Douglas County AIDS Project
December 2008
Aug 2008- May 2009
Dec 2005-Dec 2007
Additional Activities: Best Buddies, American Red Cross, Associated Youth Services health fair volunteer
References available upon request