Stephanie Bell
Savannah,GA
Summary
Current clinical experience in the Family Nurse Practitioner field with emphasis in adult, geriatrics, pediatrics and women's health. Previous experience as a Registered Nurse working in critical care and float pool for 9 years. Additional experience in travel nursing in critical care areas for a year. Excellent communication skills demonstrated by number years of experience in healthcare working for 6 years as a full time Family Nurse Practitioner at Chatham Care Center. Specialized in Infectious Disease and provided Primary Care and HIV care. Chatham Care is a division of the Health Department and a Federally Funded Ryan White Clinic. Chatham Care is a Infectious Disease clinic that specializes in HIV/AIDS treatment along with Hepatitis treatment and Primary Care.
Currently working for Clay Consultants LLC and trained in performing Disability Exams for disabled Veteran's consisting of Separation exams, Gulf War exams and General Medical Exams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Clay Consulting LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Trained in Disability Exams and provide research, review of records and Medical assessments for claims concerning Disability for Veterans
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular feedback and professional development opportunities.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Chatham Care Center
02.2016 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors, under guidance of Nurse Practitioner Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documented patient information obtained from interview Performed pregnancy tests
- And sent specimens for laboratory testing
- Examined patients, discussed and educated patients on contraceptives and other medications as needed
- Performed routine physical assessments, breast examinations, pap smears and women's health assessments.
Travel Nurse
Northside Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nurse Practitioner
Susan E. Alt Care Center/Chatham Care
10.2016 - 02.2023
- Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C treatment
- Preventative care
- Electronic health records systems
- Clinical care standards
- Lab result evaluation
- Physical assessments
- Disease] management
- Treatment planning
- STD care and counseling
- Knowledgeable and up to date with guidelines for treatment of HIV/AIDS and Antiviral therapy Assess and treat patients with HIV/AIDS to ensure HIV is controlled Diagnose and treat Comorbidities of patients living with HIV Educate and counsel patients along with creating appropriate plan of care Provide thorough Physical examinations and obtain labs and cultures required for care of patients Appropriately code and document Assessment and plan of care for clients
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including
- MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
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- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
REGISTERED NURSE/CRITICAL CARE
USC The Business College
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Current experience in managing 200 plus patients. I provide Primary Care for patients along with caring for their HIV. I manage HIV treatment, Hepatitis B and C treatment along with STI treatment.
- Provided care and treatment for chronic and acute diseases for patient population
- Provide Nutrition counseling and mental health counseling for clients. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management for patients
- Assisted in providing community resources and affordable options for clients along with connections to appropriate specialists for complete care for clients
- Reading and interpreting Tests and results from scans such as Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, EKG scans and other appropriate testings.
Student Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Bell - page
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Managed diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI,
- Managed patients with complications such as Renal failure, sepsis, arrhythmia's, asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and pneumonia
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes,
- Cancer, Alzheimer's Currently work in Critical Care Float Pool for St
- Joseph/Candler, experience in ER, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Neurological
- Intensive Care Unit.
McAlpine
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided assessment, health screenings and education for pediatric population at clinic specializing in undeserved population under supervision of Pediatric Physician Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases under guidance of Pediatric physician Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses under guidance of Physician
- Student
Nurse Practitioner
Diversity Health Care
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Worked with; under supervision to care for and treat patients along with education and documentation to e-clinical data site Trained in ICD-10 coding for patient documentation Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Conducted mandated health screenings, including depression screenings, physicals and health assessments for present patient population
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of adult and geriatric patients along with infectious disease processes and women's health Participated in clinical and support and patient care activities while maintaining a high level of professionalism
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness.
- Health issues included STDs, HIV and family planning.
- Travel Nurse
- WellStar
- Served as staff between Medical Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Care Unit.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse
Stephanie Bell - Page 3Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA05.2009
Skills
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Risk Assessment
- Infectious Diseases
- Primary Care
- Medical Terminology
- Client
- Counseling
- Nutrition
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- Patient care advocacy
- Patient care
- Patient care and confidentiality
- Coordinating care
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Clay Consulting LLC
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Susan E. Alt Care Center/Chatham Care
10.2016 - 02.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Chatham Care Center
02.2016 - 03.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/CRITICAL CARE
USC The Business College
10.2015 - 05.2016
McAlpine
09.2015 - 12.2015
Travel Nurse
Northside Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2014
Nurse Practitioner
Diversity Health Care
08.2014 - 10.2015
Student Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Bell - page
01.2009 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse
Stephanie Bell - Page 3Armstrong State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
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