KATIRA J BELL
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 18 years as Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong Medical Surgical/Telemetry background, with continued opportunity for advancement, through commitment to providing progressive and innovative patient care, consistent with on the Job experience and education. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN/Charge Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
05.2023 - Current
- Acting Charge Nurse as needed
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Participate in learning activities, assignments, and classes of Nurse Residency Program
LPN
NEW ORLEANS VA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2017 - Current
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing stuff or physicians
- Accurately interpreted heart rhythms from ECG monitor
- Operated maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality
- Attached electrodes to monitor cardiac activity on each patient
- Maintain confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches
- Recorded and complied telemetry data to check for cardiac rhythm changes.
- Reviewed patient history to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances
LPN
ST. CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Full fill role of Nurse, with responsibility of 5-6 patients on 34 bed unit
- Implement total nursing care with assistance of staff that allows for great patient care
- Educate patients for home care and discharge planning
- Responsible for safe administration of medication by collaborating with doctor and pharmacist to ensure five rights
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
Correct Care Solutions
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Assess physical, medical, social, and psychological status of patients
- Provide direct patient care utilizing nursing skills
- Recommend changes in medications observing treatment outcome
- Plan nursing care working closely with health care provider
- Assist physicians in treating inmates
- Coordinated with medical professionals and ensured continuity of care
- Assist with training of nursing staff
- Medication Administration
LPN
Seaside Behavioral Health
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Assist in developing appropriate treatment plans for dually diagnosed patients
- Administer medication while ensuring correct dosage, frequency and appropriate use by patient according to physician's orders
- Efficiently gathered information from families and patients to help develop treatment plans
- Document all patient information including service plans treatment reports and progress notes
- Work with patient family to implement consistent behavior therapy technique
- Conduct group educational sessions on subject matter such lifestyle, affect of nutrition on mood, relaxation techniques and medication management.
LPN
UMC
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Full fill role of Nurse, with responsibility of 5-6 patients on 34 bed unit
- Implement total nursing care with assistance of staff that allows for great patient care
- Educate patients for home care and discharge planning
- Responsible for safe administration of medication by collaborating with doctor and pharmacist to ensure five rights
LPN
ST. JOSEPH HOSPICE
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Develop, implement, and evaluate home care treatments for all patients
- Perform initial patient assessment
- Monitor patients and change treatment as required
- Take vitals and administer medication
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patient
- Write reports and report and provide emergency services as needed
LPN
SOUTHERN QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Develop, implement, and evaluate home care treatments for all patients
- Perform initial patient assessment
- Monitor patients and change treatment as required
- Take vitals and administer medication
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patient
- Write reports and report and provide emergency services as needed
LPN
Interim LSU Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2013
- Full fill role of Nurse, with responsibility of 5-6 patients on 34 bed unit
- Implement total nursing care with assistance of staff that allows for great patient care
- Educate patients for home care and discharge planning
- Responsible for safe administration of medication by collaborating with doctor and pharmacist to ensure five rights
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN Charge Nurse
GOLDEN AGE MANOR
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Provide care for geriatric patients on skilled nursing unit
- Administer medication accurately ensuring five rights
- Prepared monthly medication records and treatment record
- Educate Patients/Family on health care needs and conditions
- Conduct patient assessment periodically
- Take and recorded vital on periodical basics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.2023
Certified for Practical Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA07.2005
Skills
- Demonstrate aptitude for developing new skills
- Readily develop rapport with patient, families, staff, and other health care Professionals
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility
- Strong knowledge of nursing practices and standards
- Resourceful in completing projects; ability to multi-task effectively
- Experience in providing direct care to patients
- Dedicated individual; reputation for consistently going beyond what is required
- Relate well to people from variety of culture and socio-economic conditions
- Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implements appropriate interventions
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2025 Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2025, IV Certified
Timeline
Staff RN/Charge Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
05.2023 - Current
LPN
ST. CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 06.2021
LPN
NEW ORLEANS VA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2017 - Current
LPN
Seaside Behavioral Health
06.2016 - 01.2019
LPN
Correct Care Solutions
08.2015 - 06.2020
LPN
UMC
06.2013 - 06.2015
LPN
ST. JOSEPH HOSPICE
05.2013 - 08.2013
LPN
SOUTHERN QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE
09.2009 - 08.2011
LPN
Interim LSU Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
GOLDEN AGE MANOR
01.2006 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
Certified for Practical Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2025 Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2025, IV Certified
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