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DeShanna Bell

Tulsa

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

Remote Care Coordinator

Chronic Care Staffing
03.2025 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

LPN

Ascension St. John urgent care
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • 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.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Mobile phlebotomist

Labcorp
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
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.

Medical Assistant

Three C's Medical Clinic
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
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
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, OK
09.2024

Vocational Certification - Medical Assisting And Phlebotomy

Oklahoma Health Academy
09-2011

High School Diploma -

Will Rogers High School
06-2010

Skills

  • Effective triage coordination
  • Infection prevention
  • Disease risk management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Comprehensive patient support
  • Patient evaluation and management
  • Assessment of patient safety risks
  • Effective listening skills
  • Patient education
  • Data coordination
  • Understanding of HIPAA standards
  • Proficient in medical terminology
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Patient care planning
  • Effective team engagement

Certification

  • Licensed practical nurse- compact multistate license 220811
  • Medical Assistant, Oklahoma health academy, 01/01/11
  • BLS, American heart association, 01/01/24

Timeline

Remote Care Coordinator

Chronic Care Staffing
03.2025 - Current

LPN

Ascension St. John urgent care
11.2024 - 03.2025

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

Vocational Certification - Medical Assisting And Phlebotomy

Oklahoma Health Academy

High School Diploma -

Will Rogers High School

Associates in Occupational Studies - Practical Nursing

Miller-Motte College

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