Melissa Bell
Clay,KY
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in management, leadership, training and critical care. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1979
1979
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Surgery Preadmission RN
Jennie Stuart Ambulatory Surgery Center
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
03.2017 - 08.2023
- Preop phone interviews to obtain demographics, medical/surgical histories, allergies, medications, need for lab, EKG or imaging results.
- Preoperative instructions including arrival time, special needs, medications to take, DME to bring, visitor policy.
- Referrals to Anesthesia provider or Surgeon for patient safety concerns in the ambulatory setting
- Record all information in EMR, review and prepare chart.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Jennie Stuart Ambulatory Surgery Center
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
06.2011 - 03.2017
- Provide Immediate PostOp Care after anesthesia including: airway management, vital signs, dressings, IV therapy, medication administration documenting response to and any side effects.
- Document assessments, physician orders and care plans in the EMR.
- Liaison to Anesthesia provider and Surgeon for any additional care needs.
- Provide verbal and written discharge instructions to patient and family.
- Ensure patient has access to any new medications, dressing supplies, pain pump, or DME.
- Discharged patent to home care.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
04.2002 - 06.2011
- Provide immediate PostOp care after anesthesia including: airway management, vital signs, dressings/drains, pumps, IV therapy, medication administration documenting response to and any side effects.
- Record all findings in the medical record including care plans and physician orders.
- Liaison to Anesthesia provider and Surgeon for any additional care needs.
- Transfer stable patients to either outpatient or inpatient status.
- On Call for after hour/emergency surgical cases.
PRN RN Staff Nurse
Trigg County Hospital
Cadiz, KY
09.1999 - 06.2011
- Staff nurse working in acute, swing bed and emergency services
- Providing patient care services including: assessments, medications, IV therapy, vital signs, bedside procedures and direct bedside nursing.
- Documented notes, orders, vital signs and plan of care in the medical record.
- Ensured compliance with infection control, safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Assisted with BLS ambulance transfers with patients that were critical.
Director of Nursing Services RN
Trover Clinic
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
09.1999 - 04.2002
- Led nursing staff to ensure highest standards of patient care.
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, training, education, scheduling, evaluations, payroll and budgeting.
- Frequently worked in the urgent care center to accommodate lunches and breaks.
- Ensured compliance to infection control, safety and regulatory guidelines.
Telenurse RN
Trover Clinic
04.1998 - 09.1999
- Answered and triaged calls using computer designed algorithms.
- Documented conversations and dispositions in EMR.
- Followed up on emergent calls.
- Triaged calls for Trover clinic OnCall physicians.
Director of Nursing RN
Trigg County Hospital
Cadiz, KY
01.1994 - 09.1999
- Responsibilities included: hiring, discipline, training, education and scheduling of professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Budgeting, payroll and evaluations.
- Worked noncovered shifts as a staff nurse.
- Ensured compliance with infection control, safety and government regulations.
Utilization Review, Quality and Swing Bed RN
Trigg County Hospital
Cadiz, KY
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient needs and conditions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed patients to ensure appropriate level of care provided.
RN Field Reviewer
Sentinel Medical Review
Louisville, KY
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Reviewed Discharged hospital patient records on site for DRG, coding and Quality Guidelines.
- Reviewed current nursing home patient records on site for appropriate level of care using Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
- Referred records with compliance issues to physician reviewers.
Public Health/School Nurse
Trigg County Health Department
Cadiz, KY
01.1985 - 10.1987
- Served as the only Public Health Nurse for the county.
- Participated in Prenatal, Hypertension, Immunization, WIC, Cancer Screening, STD, Well Child, Family Planning and Home Health programs
- Served as School Nurse for Trigg County School system.
Director of Nurses RN
Shady Lawn Nursing Home
Cadiz, KY
06.1981 - 01.1986
- Supervised all professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, scheduling, budgeting, payroll, inservice training, evaluations, supply procurement and compliance.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team and family care plan meetings.
- Completed assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, foley catheter care, G tube feedings and collection of lab specimens.
RN Staff Nurse
Trigg County Hospital
Cadiz, KY
06.1979 - 06.1981
- Charge nurse for a 40 bed acute care hospital with a 2 bed ICU, Labor and Delivery and ER services.
- Responsible for assessments, medication and IV administration, bedside procedures, chart documentation, care planning, collection of lab specimens and completion of physician orders.
- Compliance with infection control, safety and government agencies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville , KY 08.1977 - 05.1979
Trigg County High School
Cadiz, KYSkills
- Work independently
- Problem Solver
- Experience in multi disciplines
- Management skills
- Responsible and Responsive
Certification
- Prior certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Ambulatory Surgery Preadmission RN
Jennie Stuart Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2017 - 08.2023
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Jennie Stuart Ambulatory Surgery Center
06.2011 - 03.2017
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
04.2002 - 06.2011
PRN RN Staff Nurse
Trigg County Hospital
09.1999 - 06.2011
Director of Nursing Services RN
Trover Clinic
09.1999 - 04.2002
Telenurse RN
Trover Clinic
04.1998 - 09.1999
Director of Nursing RN
Trigg County Hospital
01.1994 - 09.1999
Utilization Review, Quality and Swing Bed RN
Trigg County Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1994
RN Field Reviewer
Sentinel Medical Review
01.1988 - 01.1991
Public Health/School Nurse
Trigg County Health Department
01.1985 - 10.1987
Director of Nurses RN
Shady Lawn Nursing Home
06.1981 - 01.1986
RN Staff Nurse
Trigg County Hospital
06.1979 - 06.1981
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
08.1977 - 05.1979
Trigg County High School