Terry-Ann Bell
Margate,FL
Summary
Licensed nurse with 11 years of combined extensive expertise in patient care, team leadership, and process improvement. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient education, insurance coordination, and fostering interdepartmental cooperation to optimize healthcare delivery. Passionate about implementing innovative healthcare solutions and enhancing patient outcomes through advanced medical technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Provide compassionate care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
- Meticulously administer medications, maintain accurate patient records, and perform routine health assessments. Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Work closely with doctors, specialists, and support staff to deliver comprehensive patient care. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to optimize treatment strategies.
- Propose and implement process improvements to enhance patient care efficiency. Adapt to new medical technologies and treatment methodologies to provide cutting-edge care.
- Consistently achieve high patient satisfaction scores through attentive care. Contribute to reduced readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up.
- Manage cardiac care for 5-6 patients, including medication administration, wound care, and vital sign monitoring. Implement data-driven strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage Pediatric
Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
Sunrise, FL
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate care for children with special needs, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize treatment plans.
- Managed medication administration and health monitoring, maintaining precise dosage records, and promptly addressing changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment plans.
- Assess and follow up with healthcare providers for sick children, ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Manage and replenish medical supplies, ensuring availability for optimal patient care.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/CHARGE NURSE OUTPATIENT
Broward Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects ahead of schedule. Implemented process improvements, reducing operational costs and enhancing productivity.
- Spearheaded patient education initiatives, significantly improving treatment adherence and health outcomes, while reducing hospital readmissions.
- Fostered interdepartmental cooperation, optimizing patient care workflows, and substantially decreasing average wait times across the healthcare system.
- Pioneered a streamlined follow-up appointment system, boosting patient compliance rates, and overall satisfaction scores.
- Implemented a robust lab result monitoring protocol, enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of patient diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate patient care, including medication administration and monitoring. Offered comprehensive health education, empowering patients in their treatment.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to verify benefits and prior authorizations, ensuring patient coverage.
- Resolved insurance-related issues, improving claim approval rates, and reducing patient wait times.
- Utilized detailed knowledge of insurance policies to assist patients with coverage questions and concerns.
- Assessed client eligibility for benefits such as housing assistance or food stamps.
- Identified potential barriers that may prevent successful completion of treatment goals.
- Developed and implemented case management plans to address client needs.
TELEPHONIC TRIAGE NURSE - Licensed Practical Nurse
VITAS Hospice Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2013 - 04.2017
- Streamlined triage protocols, enhancing response times, and care quality in a high-volume hospice setting. Managed complex adult and pediatric cases effectively.
- Optimized triage protocols for emergency and non-emergency calls, enhancing response times and patient care quality in a high-volume hospice setting.
- Implemented efficient systems for equipment and supply orders, minimizing delays and ensuring all patient needs were consistently met.
- Processed new admissions and executed physician orders accurately.
- Fostered strong relationships with physicians and pharmacies, facilitating seamless updates to patient care plans and medication regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2021
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
William T. McFatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2012
High School Diploma -
Clarendon College High School
Jamaica07-2000
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Fluid Intake Monitoring
- Surgical Assistance
- Wound Care
- Care plan implementation
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control
- ICD-10
- Safety Protocols
- Critical Thinking
- Time management abilities
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation and Motivation
- Medication and IV administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Certification
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Progressive Care
Accomplishments
- Charge Nurse
- Employee of the month
- Nurse of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Hospital West
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage Pediatric
Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
05.2021 - 08.2024
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/CHARGE NURSE OUTPATIENT
Broward Health
01.2013 - 12.2021
TELEPHONIC TRIAGE NURSE - Licensed Practical Nurse
VITAS Hospice Care
01.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
William T. McFatter Technical College
High School Diploma -
Clarendon College High School
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