Jennifer Bell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Germantown, TN 38138 • 901-***-**** • adt6uu@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Ambitious and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.

Skills

Advanced Patient Assessment

Chronic Disease Management

Lab/ Diagnostic result evaluation

Treatment Planning

Preventative care

Patient Education

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner, 08/2021 to Current

Desoto Family Medical Practice– Southaven, MS

Utilize critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, educating and developing treatment plans for patients with multiple, complex comorbidities.

Independently performing focused and comprehensive physical assessments on children and adults in Family Practice/ Primary Care Setting.

Order and Interpret Diagnostic Labs/ Studies

Registered Nurse, 07/2018 to Current

Baptist Memorial Health Care Med-Surgical – Collierville, TN

Utilize critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in keeping with facility and hospital protocols.

Developed and prioritized holistic plan of care based on comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge.

Safely implement plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation.

Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.

Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.

Registered Nurse, 01/2018 to 04/2018

LeBonheur Children's Hospital IMCU – Memphis, TN

Utilize critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in keeping with facility and hospital protocols.

Developed and prioritized holistic plan of care based on comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge.

Safely implement plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation.

Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.

Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support

Registered Nurse, 10/2015 to 01/2018

Methodist University Hospital CV/ICU Step-Down – Memphis, TN

Utilize critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in keeping with facility and hospital protocols.

Developed and prioritized holistic plan of care based on comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge.

Safely implement plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation.

Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.

Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support

Nurse Extern, 05/2015 to 10/2015

Methodist University Hospital – Memphis, TN

Monitor Patients Vitals and Assist Nurses/Ancillary Staff.

Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.

Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update assigned preceptor.

Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.

Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.

Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.

Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.

Education

Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, 05/2021

University of Memphis - Memphis, TN

Member of Sigma Theta Tau

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 08/2015

Baptist College of Health Sciences - Memphis, TN

High School Diploma: 05/2009

Briarcrest Christian High School - Eads, TN

Community Service and Accomplishments

AHEC Scholar: 2018-2020

The TN AHEC Scholars Program seeks to develop, prepare, and sustain a culturally competent health care workforce that is prepared to deliver high quality care in a transforming heath care delivery system, with emphasis on training rural and urban underrepresented minority, and educationally disadvantaged students for practice in rural and/or underserved areas.

40-hour didactic program that addresses six core topics: Patient Centered Clinical Practice Transformation; Interprofessional Education, Cultural Competence, Social Determinants of Health, Behavioral Health Integration, and Current/Emerging Health Issues.

UHC/AACN Nurse Residency Program: 10/2015-10/2016.

2nd place winner in Evidenced Based Research Group Project.

Title: “Discharge Education: Does it affect Heart Failure Readmission Rates?”.

Baptist College President's List.

4.0 GPA - Summer 2015 Trimester.

Published Personal Writing: 5/21/2015.

How does nurse training in the US compare to the UK' can be found on the Nursing Times website.

Nursing Times is the voice for the nursing community and the leading source of nursing news and best practice in the United Kingdom.

TN Hope Scholarship Recipient

2009- 2010 & 2011- 2012.

U of M Study Abroad Scholarship

Summer 2011

Baptist Collierville Volunteer/Shadow Program: June/July 2007.

33 Community Service Hours in the following areas: Gift shop, Info desk, ER, ICU, Step-down, Radiology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Surgery Observation.

Certifications

Tennessee Nursing License: Expires 8/31/22

BLS: 1/31/2021- 1/31/2023

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