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STEPHANIE BELL
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a Compact/Multi-State License and 22 years of extensive experience in patient-facing and operational healthcare support. Specializes in enhancing clinical efficiency through effective management of both front and back office functions. Proficient in EMR documentation, referrals, pre-certifications, prior authorizations, and patient flow management within high-pressure environments. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with 14 years of supervisory experience, fostering collaboration among physicians, staff, and patients through professionalism and effective communication. Recognized for a strong track record in managing complex patient cases while skillfully navigating healthcare insurance systems to secure treatment approvals, all while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Dispensary License Practical Nurse
ONE MEDICAL
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Accurately dispensed prescriptions as ordered by providers, maintained medication inventory, and placed orders when stock reached minimum thresholds
- Managed patient communication by notifying individuals when prescriptions were ready for pick up, ensuring timely and efficient service
- Performed diagnostic testing, including lab draws, strep, flu, and COVID-19 tests, to support accurate and prompt patient care
- Assisted providers with patient care needs, contributing to smooth clinical operations and high-quality service delivery
Clinical Care LPN
NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Roomed Patients, assessed conditions, and documented findings in EMR to support accurate and efficient care delivery
- Scheduled appointments, coordinated tests, and ordered medications according to physician’s instructions
- Managed prior authorizations, referrals, and specialist scheduling to ensure seamless patient care and timely treatment
- Handled phone triage, addressing patient concerns and directing inquiries appropriately
- Managed office and facility operations for one clinic location, ensuring smooth workflow and effective daily management
Clinical Care LPN
TRIHEALTH/GROUP HEALTH ASSOCIATES
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Collected patient histories, performed condition assessments, and maintained accurate EMR documentation
- Performed phlebotomy and coordinated physician-ordered diagnostics, including x-rays and lab tests
- Arranged follow-up appointments, managed prescription orders, and supported continuity of care
- Responded to patient inquiries through phone triage, ensuring timely communication and resolution of concerns
- 14 YEARS IN SKILLED CARE, ASSISTED LIVING, AND LONG TERM CARE IN MULTIPLE FACILITIES: 2003-2018
Education
Program of Practical Nurse Education - Nursing
- BUTLER TECHNOLOGY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS
- EDUCATIONAL CLINICAL SITES:
- FORT HAMILTON HOSPITAL - OBSTETRICS
- MIDDLETOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL - MED/SURGICAL
- BERKLEY SQUARE - BASIC NURSING
- TRI COUNTY EXTENDED CARE - BASIC NURSING
Skills
- Prior Authorizations and Pre -Certs
- Insurance verification
- Timely appointment organization
- Front desk management
- Patient registration expertise
- Medical records management
- Multiline phone management
- Proficient in medical software that include EPIC, Cerner, Acumen, One Life, A&S Meds
- Referral coordination
- Experience with operational software
- Proficient Microsoft Office, macOS iWork Suite, Google Workspace
- Inventory management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric care
- Mental health support
- Hospice care
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Documenting intake
- Catheter care
- Wound care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- End-of-life care
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Medication administration
- Transcribing orders
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient intake
- Inpatient care
- Staff supervision
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Counting narcotics
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Licensed practical nurse
- Charting and recording
- Samples collection
- Educating families
- Tracking symptoms
- Caring for wounds
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EMR software : EPIC, Cerner, Acumen, One Life, A&S Meds
- EKG administration
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- HIPAA protocols
- Staff direction and task delegation
- licensed practical nurse: Alabama Compact/Multi State
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Responsible and dependable
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Adaptable and flexible
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteTimeline
Medication Dispensary License Practical Nurse - ONE MEDICAL
04.2023 - 08.2025
Clinical Care LPN - NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES
03.2019 - 09.2022
Clinical Care LPN - TRIHEALTH/GROUP HEALTH ASSOCIATES
02.2015 - 12.2018
Butler County - Program of Practical Nurse Education, Nursing