KATHLEEN BELL
Beale AFB,Ohio
Summary
Experienced RN and military spouse with a versatile background in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools. Demonstrates adaptability in navigating diverse environments and effectively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Adept at providing high-quality patient care while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Committed to delivering compassionate and personalized healthcare services to individuals of all ages.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
DODEA
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Collaborated with teachers to address diverse learning styles while designing inclusive classroom accommodations for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current health programs, making recommendations for improvements based on data analysis and best practices.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Clinical Nurse
Intensive Care Unit Flight 673rd Medical Group
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Primary nurse in DoD/ VA Joint Venture ICU providing care for critically ill patients, coordinating with multidisciplinary health care team and outside agencies to ensure comprehensive patient care, discharge planning and performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Staff Nurse
Intensive Care Unit, Craig Joint Theater Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Delivered expert care to variety of critically ill trauma patients including brain injuries, blasts, burns and gunshot wounds
- Orchestrated patient preparation for CCATT transport to Germany
- Provided pediatric training, updated resources and references.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Clinical Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Flight, 59th MDW
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Orchestrated care for variety of pediatric critically ill patients with multi system involvement and supports DoD’s only aeromedical heart-lung bypass program.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Staff Nurse
Al Udeid Air Base
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Delivered expert care to variety of patients, resource for other nurses in theater due to experience
- Orchestrated missions to ensure patients were able to return back to duty or return home for further treatment/ care stateside.
Staff Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Delivered direct patient care to newborns in level 4 NICU
- Provided nursing care specializing in the care of ill and premature newborn infants, providing comprehensive care for extremely low birth-weight infant; Advanced respiratory support and support for families
- Charge nurse; Mentored new nurses.
Staff Nurse
ICU, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
06.2001 - 09.2005
- Provided direct care in outpatient medicine room for patients from newborn to adult in various stages of chemotherapy treatments; Administered chemotherapy, blood/ blood components, and adjunct treatments; provided monitoring pre, during and post treatments.
Staff Nurse
ICU, Methodist University Hospital
06.2001 - 09.2002
- Provided direct patient care in twelve bed CardioVascular ICU; Cared for patients recovering from acute conditions, surgeries and injuries involving the heart; Taught patients and their families how to mange their illness or injury; Coordinated care from multidisciplinary team; Oversaw daily operations as charge nurse.
Education
MSN - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBSN -
Baptist College of Health Sciences
01.2001
Skills
- Immunization Record Review
- Health screening
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Medication Administration
- Injury Treatment
- Family Education
- Student health assessment
- Healthcare coordination
- Infection control measures
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Pediatric nursing expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Attention to Detail
Jobrelatededucationtraining
- 2012, Trauma Nurse Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association
- 2009, Critical Care Air Transport Team basic, USAF
- 2003, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- 2001, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- 2000, Basic Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
Currentcertificationlicensure
- Adult CCRN - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Registered Nurse - Tennessee State Board of Nursing
Deploymentexperience
- 06/01/13, 12/01/13, Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Craig Joint Theater Hospital, BAF, Afghanistan, Delivered expert care to variety of critically ill trauma patients including brain injuries, blasts, burns and gunshot wounds. Orchestrated patient preparation for CCATT transport to Germany. Provided pediatric training, updated resources and references.
- 06/01/11, 01/01/12, Staff Nurse, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, 1 of 2 ICU nurses in theater, delivered expert care to variety of patients, resource for other nurses in theater due to experience. Orchestrated missions to ensure patients were able to return back to duty or return home for further treatment/ care stateside.
Timeline
School Nurse
DODEA
08.2021 - 06.2024
Staff Nurse
Intensive Care Unit, Craig Joint Theater Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2013
Clinical Nurse
Intensive Care Unit Flight 673rd Medical Group
12.2012 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
Al Udeid Air Base
06.2011 - 01.2012
Clinical Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Flight, 59th MDW
06.2008 - 12.2012
Staff Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
05.2006 - 06.2008
Staff Nurse
ICU, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
06.2001 - 09.2005
Staff Nurse
ICU, Methodist University Hospital
06.2001 - 09.2002
MSN - Nursing
Walden University
BSN -
Baptist College of Health Sciences
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