Susan Kay Bell
8613 Freestone Ave Henrico,VA
Summary
Empathetic Registered Nurse focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 45 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Current CPR certification. Well versed in EMR and Microsoft applications.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct in home Medicare Wellness Assessments for adults enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs, provide extensive education on management of chronic diseases, referrals to community services.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Nursing Supervisor
Covenant Woods
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Supervised staff licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants
- Maintained proper staff levels
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Randolph Macon College of Nursing
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supervised and educated BSN students in medical surgical clinical in hospital setting.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Trained six students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives
Nurse Practitioner
Humana At Home/Your Home Advantage
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Conducted in home Annual Wellness Assessments for adults enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs, provide extensive education on management of chronic diseases, referrals to community services.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Spanish Peaks Regional Medical Center, Walsenburg
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed panel of patients in primary care clinic for a rural health center
- Provided wellness education and management of chronic diseases for panel of patients in rural health center
- Conducted Medicare Annual Wellness Assessment, managed acute medical illnesses, preventive care services for residents in Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center
- Increasing practice revenue.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Nursing Supervisor
The Hermitage, Pinnacle Living Centers
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised health care services in Continuing Care Community
- Supervised licensed and certified care providers
- Liaison to contracted physicians, pharmacy services, hospice personnel
- Daily interaction with residents and family members, addressed concerns to leadership team, managed emergency situations, Developed educational materials for staff members.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Liaison for inpatient hospice services at St. Mary's. St. Francis and Memorial Regional Medical Center.
- Conducted comprehensive review of medical records to determine eligibility for Medicare hospice benefit
- Conducted interviews with patients and families to discuss hospice services, education on medical and psychological aspects of hospice care
- Completed admissions, coordinating with team members and palliative care providers in providing high quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Division Manager
Employee Health Services, County of Henrico
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Nurse Practitioner conducting mandatory comprehensive assessments on fire, police and public safety personnel including mandatory drug testing protocols, audiometric and vision screening
- Facilitated wellness program
- Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
- Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Nursing Instructor
Fortis College of Nursing
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Conducted classroom instruction of Med-Surg, Pharmacology, and Pediatrics curriculum in LPN program
- Clinical instructor for RN Med-Surg clinicals
- Provided continuing education programs for faculty for faculty members.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Created and implemented [Type] and [Type] interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Nurse Practitioner
United Health Care/Care Improvement Plus
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted comprehensive assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage enrollees, average forty per month
- Provided extensive education on managing chronic diseases and referrals to community resources.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Nurse Practitioner Division of Geriatric Medicine
McGuire Veterans Medical Center
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Provided primary care management to Native American Veterans on mobile health unit
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Provided geriatric consults within nursing home care unit.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Henrico Doctor’s Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Deputy Executive Dir Virginia Board of Nursing
Virginia Board Of Health Professions.
02.2003 - 07.2006
- Managed discipline process for Board of Nursing
- Reviewed cases for probable cause, processing an average of 100 cases per month
- Organized and managed hearing dockets
- Supervised five administrative staff members.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Associate Professor
VCU School of Nursing
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Provided classroom instruction in adult health, geriatric medicine, women’s health in graduate Nurse Practitioner program
- Supervised clinical instruction throughout state of Virginia for distant grant funded program.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
Nurse Practitioner
Meadowbridge Family Medicine
05.1994 - 01.1998
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Cardiovascular Associates
02.1991 - 04.1994
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
Nurse Practitioner
VCU Student Health Services
01.1985 - 01.1991
- Provided primary care services to students enrolled in University Health Services
- Focused on women’s health, eating disorders, personal health counseling.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Nursing Supervisor
Westminster Canterbury Continuing Care Community
01.1980 - 01.1985
- Managed Independent Care Clinic on weekends
- Conducted safety rounds on campus
- Liaison between physician and families.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Registered Nurse
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
01.1979 - 01.1985
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Richmond School of Law
Richmond VA05.2003
Master of Science - Community Health Nursing
VCU School of Nursing
Richmond VA1983
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Towson, MD06.1979
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Geriatric Treatment
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Patient Examination
- Healthcare Management
- Licensed RN
- Palliative Care
- Precepting
- Treatment Planning
- Telehealth proficiency
- Interprofessional collaboration
Affiliations
Virginia State Bar # 79482 (inactive status)
Virginia Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, Multistate Compact,
# 0001074850
Virginia Board of Nursing and Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner,
# 0024074850
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Board Certification, # F1207073
Society of Certified Senior Advisors ID SCSA098824
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Covenant Woods
08.2022 - 09.2023
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Randolph Macon College of Nursing
01.2022 - 05.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Spanish Peaks Regional Medical Center, Walsenburg
09.2018 - 02.2019
Nursing Supervisor
The Hermitage, Pinnacle Living Centers
11.2017 - 06.2018
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care
09.2016 - 10.2017
Division Manager
Employee Health Services, County of Henrico
06.2014 - 12.2014
Nurse Practitioner
Humana At Home/Your Home Advantage
05.2014 - 03.2020
Nurse Practitioner
United Health Care/Care Improvement Plus
05.2012 - 05.2013
Nursing Instructor
Fortis College of Nursing
01.2012 - 06.2014
Nurse Practitioner Division of Geriatric Medicine
McGuire Veterans Medical Center
02.2010 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Henrico Doctor’s Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2010
Deputy Executive Dir Virginia Board of Nursing
Virginia Board Of Health Professions.
02.2003 - 07.2006
Associate Professor
VCU School of Nursing
01.1998 - 01.2000
Nurse Practitioner
Meadowbridge Family Medicine
05.1994 - 01.1998
Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Cardiovascular Associates
02.1991 - 04.1994
Nurse Practitioner
VCU Student Health Services
01.1985 - 01.1991
Nursing Supervisor
Westminster Canterbury Continuing Care Community
01.1980 - 01.1985
Registered Nurse
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
01.1979 - 01.1985
J.D. - Law
University of Richmond School of Law
Master of Science - Community Health Nursing
VCU School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
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