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Meredith Bell

Leawood,KS

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at KCOI, driving over $200,000 in annual cost savings through innovative documentation solutions. Proven EHR management and data analysis expertise, complemented by strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, is committed to enhancing patient care delivery and optimizing workflows in compliance with industry standards. Mentor and consultant to multiple hospital managers regarding staff decision-making.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Integration

KCOI
Leawood, KS
10.2018 - Current
  • Decreased hospital costs by over $200,000/ year by converting physicians from dictation line to alternative documentation.
  • Streamlined documentation workflows by introducing voice recognition technology, resulting in a 50% increase in efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented new outpatient department x-ray ordering process with corresponding charge/item master to remove paper orders. Improving workflow, increasing efficiency, and improving cost accuracy.
  • Analyzed data from EHR systems to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in patient care delivery and Materials Management.
  • Developed up-to-date policies and processes in line with industry trends, government regulations, and best practices in clinical informatics, along with compliance with HIPAA regulations. (Cybersecurity and (+) 10 Cures Act Title IV. Policies)
  • Led hospital-wide cross-functional management and interdisciplinary team in implementing new software applications, upgrading existing systems, and improving patient and process outcomes. (EHR Governance Board & Compliance Subcommittee)
  • Designed hospital-wide software map detailing department workflows and 3rd party entities.

Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Medicine

CorporateCare, Florida Hospital
Lenexa, KS
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed corporate relationships related to work-site injuries and OSHA compliance.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures under supervision or independently, depending on state regulations.
  • Responded promptly to urgent situations such as emergencies or critical changes in a patient's condition.

Professor, Nursing (Undergraduate & Graduate)

The University of Kansas Health System
01.2013 - 07.2017
  • Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student understanding of nursing concepts.
  • Designed and conducted simulation exercises to simulate real-world nursing scenarios, enhancing students' critical thinking skills (including real-time simulations in the University of Kansas Hospital Emergency Room).
  • Led workshops on topics such as patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and cultural competence in healthcare delivery (Advanced Neurological Assessment for Nurse Practitioner Students).

Full-time Nursing Faculty, Multiple Contracts

ITT Technical Institute & Center for Allied Health and Nursing
01.2012 - 11.2012
  • Showcased strong problem-solving abilities, tackling challenges with efficiency and effectiveness.

Innovation Spread Advisor & Quality Specialist

FMQAI
09.2010 - 11.2011
  • Proposed and implemented administrative tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and communication with Medicare beneficiaries.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business analysts, to gather requirements and provide input on design specifications.
  • Performed root cause analysis on identified defects to determine underlying issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of QA processes by suggesting enhancements or implementing new tools or methodologies.

HEDIS Review Nurse (short-term project consultant)

Wellcare Health Plans
Tampa
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Conducted comprehensive medical record reviews to identify and collect HEDIS data for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Performed audits on medical records to validate the accuracy and completeness of reported data.
  • Utilized statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns or variations in reported data that required further investigation or corrective actions.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular internal audits of clinical processes related to HEDIS measures.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Healthcare (Tampa, Florida)
05.2001 - 03.2009
  • Provided direct patient care from 2001 to 2009. In 2008, I started transitioning to corporate and teaching professional opportunities.
  • In 2006, I led the first Tampa General Trauma Center initiative to implement electronic health records with McKesson.
  • Additional clinical experience includes home health patient management, legal nurse consulting, neuroscience critical care, pediatric cardiac care, and hospice.

Education

HMX Fundamentals in Genetics -

Harvard University
Remote
12.2018

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
07.2017

Professional Onsite Course in Knowledge Management Training -

FMQAI
Tampa, FL
12.2010

Professional Onsite Course in Root Cause Analysis -

FMQAI
Tampa, FL
12.2010

Consultant in Legal Nursing - Risk, Quality, Med Malpractice

Kaplan University
Maine Campus, Remote
04.2009

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing

University of South Florida
Main Campus
08.2008

Bachelor's of Arts Degree - Psychology

University of South Florida
Main Campus
08.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05.2001

Skills

  • Neurotrauma surgical ICU care experience
  • EHR management
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Policy development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance
  • Team leadership
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Technical documentation
  • Workflow optimization
  • Data management
  • Public speaking
  • Networking
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • ONC (Orthopaedic Nurse Certification), 12/01/24 to 12/31/26
  • CNP, MO
  • CNP, KS
  • RN, MO
  • RN, KS

Publications

  • The Use of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury., 2017, Venegoni W., Shen Q., Thimmesch A.R., Bell M., Hiebert J.B., Pierce J.D., Journal of Advanced Nursing, 00(0), 000-000, 10.1111/jan.13259
  • Multidimensional Patient Care in the Simulation Lab., 2014, Meyer, M., Roche, A., Bell, M., Conference Paper, The Key to Expert Practice, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
  • You Don't Need a Man to Play Golf: Stories, Tips & Tricks of the Short Game for Women, 2022, Marie Elizabeth Frey (Pen Name), Leawood, KS. (available on Amazon)
  • Mastering Menopause in 5 Minutes a Day: Uplifting and Effortless Plan for Symptom Relief, Weight Loss, Stress Support, and Diet Without Breaking a Sweat or the Bank!, 2023, Dr. Meredith Meyer Bell DNP, A-GNP-C, LNC, Leawood, KS. (available on Amazon).
  • Mastering Menopause in 5 Minutes a Day: Uplifting and Effortless Plan for Symptom Relief, Weight Loss, Stress Support, and Diet Without Breaking a Sweat or the Bank JOURNAL!, 2023, Dr. Meredith Meyer Bell DNP, A-GNP-C, LNC, Leawood, KS. (available on Amazon).

Groups

  • National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, 10/01/24, Present
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 07/01/17, Present

Accomplishments

  • Doctoral Clinical Dissertation: "Healthcare Literacy in the Primary Care Setting."
  • Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship 2015 Project: "Telehealth in Psychiatry" University of Kansas Medical Center
  • 2014-2016 State of Kansas DNP Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar, Project: "Traumatic Brain Injury Website for the State of Kansas."
  • National Presenter, Washington, D.C. (2016). Jonas Nurse Leader Project: Traumatic Brain Injury Website for the State of Kansas.

Bonuses

  • Consistent achievement of bonus twice yearly in management position.
  • Offered additional bonus from C-Suite in 2024 for providing additional hours outside of work day during hospital's re-accreditation process.

Affiliations

  • First Place Team (2025), Cyclebar Miles Challenge. Leawood, KS.
  • Final round acceptance to be contestant (2021), ABC TV Gameshow, Holey Moley.

Software

Microsoft 365

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Work Availability

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Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Interests

Spin Class

Piano

Golf

Timeline

Clinical Integration

KCOI
10.2018 - Current

Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Medicine

CorporateCare, Florida Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2018

Professor, Nursing (Undergraduate & Graduate)

The University of Kansas Health System
01.2013 - 07.2017

Full-time Nursing Faculty, Multiple Contracts

ITT Technical Institute & Center for Allied Health and Nursing
01.2012 - 11.2012

Innovation Spread Advisor & Quality Specialist

FMQAI
09.2010 - 11.2011

HEDIS Review Nurse (short-term project consultant)

Wellcare Health Plans
04.2009 - 06.2009

Registered Nurse (RN)

Healthcare (Tampa, Florida)
05.2001 - 03.2009

HMX Fundamentals in Genetics -

Harvard University

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of Kansas Medical Center

Professional Onsite Course in Knowledge Management Training -

FMQAI

Professional Onsite Course in Root Cause Analysis -

FMQAI

Consultant in Legal Nursing - Risk, Quality, Med Malpractice

Kaplan University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing

University of South Florida

Bachelor's of Arts Degree - Psychology

University of South Florida

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College

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