Brittanie Bell
Katy,TX
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Providers, Medical Associates of Katy
Houston, TX
11.2019 - Current
- Piloted the new hire training guidelines
- Oriented new hires
- Managed a team of 8+ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
- Duties would include orienting new hires, scheduling, payroll, supervising bedside procedures and NP student educator
- Other things that I have accomplished since beginning with this group is creating a new hire process
- A year ago there were only 2 NPS and now we have grown to 8 NPS
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Trained and managed team of developers and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Tasked to turn around low-growth operation by solidifying workflow processes, strengthening client relationships and improving communications supporting client advocacy.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medical Associates Of Katy
Houston, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Oversaw training of 4 NP/PA students annually for the following practice guidelines
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to to provide quality patient care
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Used Epic to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
Registered Nurse
Methodist West Hospital
Katy, TX
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Float Pool (ICU, PACU, Cath Lab, Infusion Center, Endoscopy & ER)
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse (RN) III Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Radiology-Special Procedures Temp-to-hire position
- Provides nursing care to the patient during pre, intra, and post-operative phases
- Assists physicians by giving moderate sedation
- I have the knowledge and experience with medications used and the skills to assess, interpret and intervene in the event of complications
- Serves as a patient's advocate and responses to patient inquiries
- Preop & PACU
- Unit scheduling coordinator
- Clinical Coach
- Care 4 computer charting
- Portulaca access credentialed
- Chemo certified
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Charge Nurse, Unit coordinator of Interventional Radiology
Methodist West Hospital
Katy, TX
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Member of the PNA council, Shared Governance and Sepsis Committee
- Magnet Champion Committee
- Provides nursing care to the patient during pre, intra, and post-operative phases
- Assists physicians by giving moderate sedation as a circulating nurse
- I have the knowledge and experience with medications used and the skills to assess, interpret and intervene in the event of complications
- Serves as a patient's advocate and responses to patient inquiries
- Ultrasound guided vascular access credentialed
- Port-a-cath access credentialed
Staff nurse
Memorial Hermann TMC
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Travel contract 13 weeks 17 bed Medical ICU Level 1 trauma
- Float pool (CVICU, Neuro ICU, Shock Trauma ICU, Cardiac IMU)
- Registered Nurse staff
Registered Nurse
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
07.2015 - 11.2015
Medical
Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
06.2013 - 07.2015
- ICU, Cardiac Step down
Registered Nurse
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Lufkin, TX
05.2011 - 06.2013
Charge Nurse
Grace Care center of lufkin
Lufkin, TX
05.2010 - 05.2012
- LPN to RN charge nurse
- Managed staffing schedules, 10-12 rehab and long term vented patients
Education
Doctorate - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2022
Master's - Nursing, Acute Care adult gerontology
Walden University
12.2016
Bachelor's - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
Associate - Nursing, Basic
Angelina College
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Accomplishments
- Expires: August 2024
- State: TX
- Skills
- ICU (7 years)
- Radiology
- (4 years)
- RN (7 years)
- Ultrasound (3 years)
- Vascular (3 years)
- Epic (3 years)
- Healthcare (7 years)
- Suturing (1 year)
- Powerpoint
- EMR
- Excel
- Nurse Practitioner
- BLS
- Acls
- Training
- Critical Care Experience
- Nursing
- Primary Care Experience
- Triage
- Hospital Experience
- Medication Administration
- Supervising Experience
- Nurse Management
- Certifications and Licenses
- BLS, ACLS
- August 2021 to August 2023
Affiliations
August 2019 to July 2024
Groups
American Association of Critical Care Nursing
August 2015 to Present
ANA
June 2019 to Present
Additional Information
- Acute care adult geriatric Nurse Practitioner Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Acute care adult gerontology board certified
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medical Associates Of Katy
11.2020 - Current
Director
Providers, Medical Associates of Katy
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Methodist West Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
Charge Nurse, Unit coordinator of Interventional Radiology
Methodist West Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2018
Staff nurse
Memorial Hermann TMC
07.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
07.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse (RN) III Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
01.2015 - 10.2017
Medical
Kingwood Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Woodland Heights Medical Center
05.2011 - 06.2013
Charge Nurse
Grace Care center of lufkin
05.2010 - 05.2012
Doctorate - Nursing
Walden University
Master's - Nursing, Acute Care adult gerontology
Walden University
Bachelor's - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
Associate - Nursing, Basic
Angelina College
Acute care adult gerontology board certified
ACLS
BLS
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