Kelley M. Bonowski, RN, BSN
16029 S. 29th Avenue  Phoenix, AZ 85045  (602) 741-0229  kidrn1@cox.net
Objective
To gain acceptance and enrollment into the Masters of Nursing Education Program at
Arizona State University to further my nursing education. Receive MSN in Nursing
Education and obtain a faculty position teaching Pediatric Nursing.
Profile
Motivated, critical thinking, personable nursing professional with extensive nursing
experience. Able to master new skill sets and concepts quickly, keeping up with latest medical
knowledge and practices. Possesses strong leadership skills and has held many leadership positions.
Adept at problem solving and working as a team member to achieve goals.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and
competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Work exceptional well
with children, teens and families in crisis.
Professional Experience
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE NURSING: STAFF NURSE
Provided care for critically ill and medically complex neonates and children in a Level I Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit, including post-op open heart patients, liver transplant, hem/onc, and trauma
patients.
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Assumed leadership roles and charge nurse responsibilities including; staffing, conflict resolution,
liaison and mentor.
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Educated and mentored new nurses and assisted with their integration into the Pediatric ICU.
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Provided extensive family and patient education from admission through discharge to home;
worked with social services and home health agencies to coordinate complex care.
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Attended and presented at nursing continuing education programs. Attended critical care
conferences to gain access to latest knowledge and trends in Pediatric Intensive Care nursing.
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NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE NURSING: STAFF NURSE
Provided care for critically ill and premature neonates in Level II and Level III Neonatal Intensive
Care Units.
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Provided extensive and complex patient education for families from admission until discharge. This
included coordinating with social services for children with special needs, working with discharge
coordinator to ensure a seamless transition for families from hospital to home life.
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Attended critical care conferences to gain access to latest knowledge and trends in Neonatal
Intensive Care nursing.
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HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY RESEARCH NURSING:
RESEARCH NURSE ASSOCIATE HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY ABMT
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Research trial coordinator whose responsibilities included assessing and enrolling patients with
stage IV breast cancer or lymphoma in Autologous Bone Marrow Clinical Trials.
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Ordering inpatient chemotherapy, labs, and tests and communicating with Attending Physician
regarding patient status.
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Working with the IRB in submitting and collecting patient data.
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Extensive patient and family education in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
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Coordinated inpatient to home transition for transplant patients and follow up care in the clinic.
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Professional Experience, continued
PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY CLINICAL NURSING:
CLINICAL NURSE ASSOCIATE
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Responsible for communicating with and acting as primary liaison for physicians in outlying
hospitals, and triaging patients coming to the University of Chicago for Neurosurgical issues,
primarily pediatric neurological tumors and hydrocephalus. On call 24/7 for patient triage and
communication to Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery Fellow and residents.
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Clinical responsibilities included coordinating patient care in the clinic, preforming neurological
assessment of patients, ordering lab work and scans prior to and after surgery, acting as a liaison
with insurance providers, scheduling surgeries and booking OR time for physician.
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Research responsibilities included collecting samples of medulloblastoma tumors in OR for study
and acting as liaison with research lab staff.
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Extensive patient and family education, working with staff nurses and discharge coordinator to
facilitate smooth transition from hospital to home, including coordinating follow up care for
complex patients.
PEDIATRIC GI CLINICAL NURSING:
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
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Clinical responsibilities included coordinating and providing patient care in the clinic, preforming
patient. Assessments and coordinating lab work, surgeries, procedures and tests as needed.
Responsible for phone triage of pediatric GI patients and acting as liaison to physician in executing
a plan of care.
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Extensive patient and family education for patients with Chron’s Disease, as well as patients with
encopresis. Responsible for creating individualized care plans for patients with encopresis.
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Coordinated and conducted support group for patients with Chron’s Disease on a biweekly basis.
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Work with the hospital staff to facilitate a transition from hospital care to home for patients with
short-gut syndrome and Chron’s Disease.
Employment History
PC HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISES, HEALTHTEMPS
PEDIATRIC ICU REGISTRY – Phoenix, AZ
Pediatric ICU Registry RN, 2002
EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOL - Phoenix, AZ
Education Grant Writer, 2000-2002
Wrote and received over $500,000 in state and federal educational grants
EVANSTON NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT – Evanston, IL
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff RN, 1997-1999
CM HEALTHCARE RESOURCES INC.
HOME HEALTH AGENCY - Chicago, IL
Home Health Registry RN-1996-1997
LUTHERAN GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP
PEDIATRIC GI OUTPATIENT CLINICS - Park Ridge, IL
Pediatric GI Clinical Nurse Specialist, 1994-1995
Kelley M. Bonowski, RN, BSN
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Employment History, continued
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS, COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY - Chicago, IL
Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Nurse Associate, 1993-1994
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS, COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - Chicago, IL
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff RN, 1990-1993 (LOA 1990-1991)
PRIMARY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - Salt Lake City, UT
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff RN, 1990-1991
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPTIALS, BERNARD MITCHELL HOSPITAL
ADULT HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY - Chicago, IL
Research Nurse Associate, Adult Hematology/Oncology
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplants, 1989-1990
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS, COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - Chicago, IL
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff RN, 1987-1989
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS, COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - Chicago, IL
Neonatal Intensive Care Staff RN, 1986-1987
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL PRENTICE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - Chicago, IL
Neonatal Intensive Care Staff RN, 1985-1986
Education
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1985
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Mesa, AZ
RN Refresher Course, Currently enrolled
Certifications and Volunteer Postions
CPR, BLS – Recertified 2014
REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE:
State of Arizona 2000-2004, currently enrolled in RN Refresher course
State of Utah 1990-1992
State of Illinois 1985-2002
Kelley M. Bonowski, RN, BSN
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Certifications and Volunteer Postions, continued
HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY,
NEW SONG CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN – Phoenix, AZ
Certified Grief Facilitator, 2011
HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY,
UNBRIDLED HEARTS EQUINE GRIEF THERAPY- Phoenix, AZ
Certified Equine Grief Facilitator, 2011
NEW SONG CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN –Phoenix, AZ
Grief Facilitator Teen Group, 2011-2013
UNBRIDLED HEARTS EQUINE GRIEF THERAPY – Phoenix, AZ
Equine Grief Facilitator, 2011-2014
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
T3 HEARING SCREENING CERITFICATION PROGRAM – Phoenix, AZ
T3 Hearing Screening Certified, 2002
KEYSTONE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL – Phoenix, AZ
Hearing and Vision Screening, 2002-2006
ARIZONA 3DAY FOR THE CURE – Phoenix, AZ
Walked 60 miles in 3 days and raised over $15,000 for breast cancer in 5 years, 2006-2010
ARIZONA RACE FOR THE CURE – Phoenix, AZ
5K Race/Walk raised over $2,000 for breast cancer, 2010-2013
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES, 1985-1995
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSES, 1993-1997
ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION, 1985-1998
16029 S. 29th Avenue  Phoenix, AZ 85045  (602) 741-0229  kidrn1@cox.net
References:
Lisa Schmitt
Executive Director, New Song Center For Grieving Children
1510 E. Flower Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
480-951-8985
Diane Dietz, RN, MSN, CNE
RN Refresher Program Coordinator
Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85202
480-461-7460
Ellen R. Walden, RN BSN
750 W. Saragosa
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-899-8488
Karen Hayden, RN BSN
4343 N. Clarendon #2101
Chicago, IL 60613
773-218-1314