AKEBA A. VESTER-BELL
Northport,AL
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Family Nurse Practitioner practicing at a high level of specialized knowledge, skill and proficiency in primary care, emergency medicine, home healthcare and long term care autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems; and serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates. Enjoys challenges and learning new concepts. Vast knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding. Accomplished Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 20 years of expertise in emergency services, patient care and team leadership, experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Monogram Health
02.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Tuscaloosa V.A Medical Center
08.2011 - Current
- Full-time 40 hours weekly
- Build and maintain strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Assess and assist patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Oversee medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educate patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Distribute assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Advise, coach and mentor experience and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Maude Whatley Health Services
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Full-time 40 hours weekly
- Performed history and physical examination in a primary care setting
- Diagnosed, managed, and treat chronic and acute conditions
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Identified need for specific tests or procedures based upon assessments of acute and chronic issues.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Shadow
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center Select
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Full-time Baylor 36 hours weekly
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tuscaloosa V.A. Medical Center
12.2007 - 08.2011
- Proactively assisted the RN and/MD in addressing patients' needs for treatment -Administered prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies & procedures -Served as a role model and mentor to other nursing staff -Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2004
- Provided emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage
- Worked in SICU, MICU, TBICU, Step-down, Neuro ICU, and CICU
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Education
Dual Role Family/ Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program - MSN
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa09.2009
Certificate -Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06.2001
Skills
- Preventative health/ At-risk patient care
- Strong clinical judgment/ Acute care expertise
- Advanced Suturing Technique/Removing sutures
- Disease Prevention Education/ Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering/ Lab result interpretation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Follow-Up
- Women's health exams
- Lab result evaluation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vaccination Administration
- Medication prescription
- Inpatient Care
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Associations
Alabama State Nursing Association
American Nurses Credentialing Center
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Accomplishments
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners- Family Nurse Practitioner, expiration 11/2028
- American Nurses Credentialing Center- Family Nurse Practitioner, expiration 07/2029
- Alabama Board of Nursing- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, expiration 12/2025
- Alabama Board of Nursing- Registered Nurse (MSL), expiration 12/2025
- Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy- Licensed Respiratory Therapist
- National Provider Identifier
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certified, expiration 03/2024; Scheduled to renew before expiration.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Monogram Health
02.2023 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Maude Whatley Health Services
03.2021 - 04.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center Select
01.2020 - 07.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Shadow
08.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Tuscaloosa V.A Medical Center
08.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tuscaloosa V.A. Medical Center
12.2007 - 08.2011
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2004
Dual Role Family/ Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program - MSN
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stillman College
Certificate -Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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