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Heather Bell

Vernal

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Charge Nurse known for mentoring and coaching nursing staff. Proven ability to advocate for patients' needs, leading to improved care outcomes and effective communication within healthcare teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

The Villa
Roosevelt, UT
05.2022 - Current
  • Mentored and supervised floor nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Served as a liaison between residents, family members, nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Advocated for resident needs, resulting in improved resident outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to residents and family members in easy-to-understand terms.

RN Floor Nurse

The Villa
Roosevelt, UT
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring resident safety.
  • Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care delivery and support services.
  • Improved resident care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support in a LTC setting.

Floor Nurse

Rocky Mountain Care Center
Clinton, Ut
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments in a professional manner.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from surgery or illness, while dealing with chronic conditions.

LPN Floor Nurse

The Villa
Roosevelt, UT
02.2012 - 06.2017
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Provided compassionate care for Rehab patients, LTC Residents, and Memory Care Residents.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
12-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
12-2019

Board Certified - Practical Nursing

UB Tech
Roosevelt, UT
05-2011

Associate of Science - General Studies

Utah State University
Roosevelt, UT
05-2009

Skills

  • Compassionate and patient
  • Team leadership
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Patient care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Nurse and CNA supervision
  • Charting and documenting
  • Patient admitting
  • Wound care
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Charge Nurse

The Villa
05.2022 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

The Villa
01.2020 - 05.2022

Floor Nurse

Rocky Mountain Care Center
11.2018 - 01.2020

LPN Floor Nurse

The Villa
02.2012 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Weber State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Weber State University

Board Certified - Practical Nursing

UB Tech

Associate of Science - General Studies

Utah State University