Christopher Bowman
Lebanon
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lake Regional Health System, excelling in charge nurse position, trauma care and emergency triage. Proven ability to stabilize patients and administer critical medications while fostering collaboration among healthcare teams. Committed to patient safety and quality improvement, ensuring effective treatment in high-pressure situations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lake Regional Health System
05.2018 - Current
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Paramedic Supervisor
Mercy/St. Johns EMS
1994 - 05.2018
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Mercy Life Line
2009 - 2016
- Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
- Completed continuing education courses each year to maintain relevant knowledge.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05-2018
Licensed Paramedic - Paramedic
Mercy School of Paramedicine
Springfield, MO05-1994
Skills
- Trauma care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency triage
- Quality improvement
- IV insertion
- Patient assessments
- Emergency care
- Patient safety
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication administration
- Patient stabilization
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20-25 staff members.
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
NRP
TNCC
NIH - stroke certification
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lake Regional Health System
05.2018 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
Mercy/St. Johns EMS
1994 - 05.2018
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Mercy Life Line
2009 - 2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Licensed Paramedic - Paramedic
Mercy School of Paramedicine