DeShanna Bell
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Ascension St. John urgent care
Tulsa, OK
11.2024 - Current
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Mobile phlebotomist
Labcorp
Tulsa, OK
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients in order to ensure satisfaction with the service provided.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
Medical Assistant II
OSU Family Medicine
Tulsa, OK
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Medical Assistant
Three C's Medical Clinic
Tulsa, OK
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Patient Care Assistant
St. John
Tulsa, OK
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Health Assistant
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
Education
Associates in Occupational Studies - Practical Nursing
Miller-Motte College
Tulsa, OK09.2024
Vocational Certification - Medical Assisting And Phlebotomy
Oklahoma Health Academy
Tulsa, OK09-2011
High School Diploma -
Will Rogers High School
Tulsa, OK06-2010
Skills
- Triage management
- Diagnostic testing
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Lab specimen collection
- Disease prevention
- Medical documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care and education
- Patient assessment and care
- Clinical risk assessment
Certification
- Licensed practical nurse- compact multistate license 220811
- Medical Assistant, Oklahoma health academy, 01/01/11
- BLS, American heart association, 01/01/24
Timeline
LPN
Ascension St. John urgent care
11.2024 - Current
Mobile phlebotomist
Labcorp
03.2024 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant II
OSU Family Medicine
01.2021 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant
Three C's Medical Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2021
Patient Care Assistant
St. John
01.2015 - 01.2018
Health Assistant
Tulsa Public Schools
02.2013 - 06.2015
Associates in Occupational Studies - Practical Nursing
Miller-Motte College
Vocational Certification - Medical Assisting And Phlebotomy
Oklahoma Health Academy
High School Diploma -
Will Rogers High School