Leah Bell
Whiting,NJ
Summary
Results-driven licensed practical nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care and clinical judgment. Skilled in patient management, family communication, and health education, consistently improving patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Deborah Heart & Lung
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate patient scheduling and manage appointment flow for efficiency in a Cardiology office setting.
- Clinical assistant to a cardiologist in an office setting consisting of 5 Cardiologists, 2 Electrophysiologists and 3 Vascular doctors
- Assist the cardiologist with patient assessments and documentation.
- Coordinate patient scheduling and manage appointment flow for efficiency.
- Assist provider with 15-20 patient office visits daily.
- Manage prescription refills.
- Working with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for procedures and medications.
- Perform EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrogate Health
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patient safety and care consistency on a 30 bed unit on a long term floor.
- Conducted routine assessments, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols and standards.
- Managed patient documentation accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Medical Office Manager
AD Monta & Assoc
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal workflow and staff productivity.
- Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
- Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely, and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2015 - 02.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for residents.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Point Click Care
- Managed daily staff assignments and coordinate care on a 60 bed unit
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' family members regarding treatment plans and progress updates, providing reassurance during difficult times.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses on the sub-acute, long-term and dementia units
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
LPN Wound Care Nurse, Per Diem
RestorixHealth
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehab
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Acted as Unit Charge Nurse on a 60 bed long term care unit. Reported to RN supervisor.
- Delegated tasks and supervised nursing assistants.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to maintain optimal patient health during treatments.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
R.S. Callaghan
02.2010 - 02.2013
- Provide primary care to a 95yo male in a home setting.
- Assisted with ADL's, ambulation and exercise.
- G-tube care, infusion and maintenance.
Licensed Practice Nurse, Float
Bayshore Healthcare Center
06.2006 - 02.2009
- Cared for patients in the Sub-acute, Alzheimer's and Vent units.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- G-tubes, trach care, oral suctioning in Vent Unit
- Reconciled MARS/Tars for end of month turnovers
Licensed Practical Nurse, Continuous Care
BeyLea Village
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition for timely intervention.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
No Degree - International Studies
American University
Washington, DCDiploma - Practical Nursing
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Lakehurst, NJ11.2004
Diploma - Swedish Massage
Swedish Institute
New York, NY06.1990
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health education
- PCC, Meditech EMR software
- Staff direction and task delegation
- CPR/AED certified
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Family communication
- Emergency response
- Patient management
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
NJ#26NP05633000
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Deborah Heart & Lung
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrogate Health
04.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Office Manager
AD Monta & Assoc
01.2021 - 02.2022
LPN Wound Care Nurse, Per Diem
RestorixHealth
02.2019 - 06.2019
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2015 - 02.2020
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehab
10.2012 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
R.S. Callaghan
02.2010 - 02.2013
Licensed Practice Nurse, Float
Bayshore Healthcare Center
06.2006 - 02.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse, Continuous Care
BeyLea Village
01.2005 - 06.2006
No Degree - International Studies
American University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Diploma - Swedish Massage
Swedish Institute