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Sara Bell

Boiling Springs,SC

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, excelling in preventive care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance health outcomes through interprofessional collaboration and effective treatment plans. Skilled in managing complex cases and fostering patient trust, ensuring high-quality care in diverse clinical settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provided support to infusion centers, including management of emergent infusion related reactions.
  • Worked closely with physicians and other providers in both outpatient and inpatient setting.
  • Assisted physicians with weeknight and weekend call.
  • Served as sub-investigator in industry and non-industry trials related to care and treatment of oncology patients.

Nurse Practitioner

Lifeline Screening
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed annual wellness visits and Advanced Care Planning for Medicare patients in a mobile healthcare clinic setting.

Compliance Coordinator

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Provided training to employees on essential compliance topics, increasing overall awareness and understanding.
  • Stayed current on emerging regulatory changes, ensuring timely updates to internal policies and procedures.
  • Served as liaison between management and staff on matters related to ethics, integrity, and compliance concerns or inquiries.
  • Reviewed medical records for accuracy prior to submission for insurance reimbursement.

RN Floor Nurse

Mary Black Health System
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Utilized EMR to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Functioned as senior charge and staff nurse simultaneously.
  • Assisted hospital administration with staffing, including floating to other units as well as worked to developed new quality improvement processes.
  • Maintained perfect attendance while working a minimum of 24 hours per week and completing MSN program.

RN

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 10.2016
  • Served as collaborative nurse directly involved in all aspects of patient treatment. Specialized in GYN-Oncology. (10/2007-7/2012 with US Oncology).
  • Worked as second assist in office with MD for pelvic exams, biopsies, CO2 super pulse laser treatments, and LEEP excisions.
  • Initiated chemotherapy treatments, accessing ports, administering injections, and created schedules for infusion staff.
  • Managed triage phone calls in a timely manner. Monitored lab results and side effects of chemotherapy.
  • Worked with multiple EMR systems.
  • Diligently researched evidence based data to present to insurance companies for approval of procedures and pharmaceutical therapies.

RN, Interventional Radiology

Health Central Hospital
03.2007 - 10.2007
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to rapidly identify potential complications during procedures, initiating prompt intervention when needed.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency within the IR department, resulting in reduced wait times for patients.
  • Operated as one of two nurses to sedate, monitor, and discharge patients.
  • Obtained PICC line certification, generated new policies and provided in services to floor staff regarding PICC line care and maintenance.
  • Ensured safety and efficacy of IR treatments by diligently monitoring patients during procedures.

RN, Emergency Department

Beaufort Memorial
09.2002 - 02.2007
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
  • Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
  • Served as charge nurse and preceptor to provide leadership and training to new clinical staff.
  • Obtained TNCC (trauma nurse certification).

Education

Adult Gerontology/Acute Care

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs
05-2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

North Central State College
Mansfield
06-2002

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration

Certification

  • ANCC- Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR/AED)
  • Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified through Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Lifeline Screening
12.2018 - 06.2019

Compliance Coordinator

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 10.2018

RN Floor Nurse

Mary Black Health System
10.2016 - 07.2018

RN

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 10.2016

RN, Interventional Radiology

Health Central Hospital
03.2007 - 10.2007

RN, Emergency Department

Beaufort Memorial
09.2002 - 02.2007

Adult Gerontology/Acute Care

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gardner Webb University

Associate of Science - Nursing

North Central State College

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