Dana Beall

Experience

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  Humana Hospital - Huntsville

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  Clinical Nurse, Medical/Overflow Unit
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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages in a Level II Emergency Department with an annual census of more than 11,400 • Supervised nursing care delivered by medical technicians • Assisted with the orientation of newly assigned personnel • Increased the nursing staff’s comprehension of patient care standards through the presentation of case studies • Assisted with the annual training/skill verification of departmental personnel • Performed additional duties as the departmental representative on the Nursing Quality Assurance/Risk Management and Standards and Practices Committees• Obtained national certification in emergency nursing • Supervised six nursing units on night shifts while fulfilling critical duties as the only Emergency Department nurse • Presented verbal and written reports to nursing administration at the end of night shifts Show less

  • Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department/Hospital Night Nursing Supervisor

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  • Clinical Nurse, Medical Unit

    Jan 1987 - Jan 1989
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1992

  Assistant Research Project Director, Triphasic Coordinated Care Model

  • Assisted in the administration of pretest questionnaires• Adjusted the design of the data collection tools • Analyzed the pretest data using computer software

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1999

  • Demonstrated advanced practice capabilities in the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of human responses to life-threatening health problems• Facilitated multidisciplinary case management of critically ill patients• Performed as a consultant to managers, physicians, and staff on all new/advanced technology and nursing practices• Acted as the site coordinator for a nationwide research study investigating pain• Evaluated the quality of patient care provided and proposed recommendations for practice modification, revision of departmental plans, and goals relevant to the care of critically ill patients and families• Developed a competency-based orientation program for critical care nurses• Coordinated and instructed in the biannual Basic Critical Care Course, saving the facility more than $50,000 • Received a quality award for pre-inspection preparation of 55 nursing competency folders Show less • Provided comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all ages in the only Level I Trauma Center/Emergency Department in the Air Force (annual census of 60,000)• Supervised nursing care delivered by team nurses and medical technicians• Voluntarily performed the complex task of monitoring the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process• Assisted with the orientation of 10 nurses/20 medical technicians• Increased the nursing staff’s comprehension of patient care standards through the presentation of case studies• Maintained national certification in emergency nursing • Voted by peers to the highest clinical practice skill/management level for a clinical nurse Show less

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care Element

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  • Assistant Nurse Manager, Coronary Care Unit

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  • Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
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  U.S. Air Force Reserve

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Flight Nurse, C-130 Aircraft

  • Provided comprehensive nursing care during aeromedical evacuation flights• Coordinated with staff agencies and proposed recommendations concerning aeromedical evacuation plans• Performed as a senior medical member of the aeromedical team on continental United States flights• Coordinated with the operational crew and preplanned missions• Facilitated patient enplaning/deplaning, nursing care, comfort, and safety• Initiated emergency treatment in the absence of a physician • Prepared plans for patient evacuation in case of an aircraft emergency• Performed additional duty as Officer in Charge of Professional Skills• Communicated biannual verbal and written performance feedback to five nurses/one medical technician Show less

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  Resurgens Orthopaedics

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Clinical Nurse, Pre/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Resurgens Surgical Center

  • Participated as a team member in the planning and implementation of patient care • Facilitated continuity of care from preoperative visit to postoperative follow up • Provided leadership and direction to medical assistants and other nurses

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  Delta Air Lines

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Specialist, Air Crew and Passenger Health Services

  • Advised In-Flight Services management on medical/administrative issues• Coordinated medical contact/reporting with public health authorities for ground and in-flight communicable disease events• Managed yellow fever vaccination medical waiver process for international air crew• Performed safety-sensitive medical reviews for return-to-work evaluations in partnership with Employee Assistance Program as needed• Drafted employee correspondence for complicated return-to-work cases• Provided direct operational real-time support to In-Flight Services and ground employees• Worked closely with corporate attorneys regarding legal issues associated with complicated employee medical cases• Developed first departmental policies and procedures• Maintained departmental website in accordance with company-specific criteria• Contributed to cross-divisional working groups• Represented department in emergency response plans/exercises with Emergency Planning and Operations• Researched, authored, and presented health-related topics to employee groups• Responded to customer concerns/complaints of a medical nature• Revised Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan for Corporate Safety Show less

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  U.S. Air Force Reserve

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA), Chief of Aerospace Medicine Division

  • Monitored training and medical readiness of the 60 Air Force Reserve Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATTs) • Ensured teams were prepared to care for critically injured patients with severe trauma and multisystem failure• Acted as a subject matter expert for aeromedical evacuation nursing and patient movement issues

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  Harvey Watt & Company

  Jan 2008 - now

  Aviation Nurse Consultant, Aeromedical Services/Claims Administration

  • Selected to work on high profile account as the primary point of contact for providing aeromedical advice and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical recertification assistance to pilots employed by large global courier delivery services company • Provides aeromedical advice and FAA medical recertification assistance to pilot unions and individual insured pilots • Formulates individualized checklist for pilots regarding documentation required by FAA for their specific medical condition• Compares documentation provided by pilot against what is required by FAA while identifying additional conditions that require reporting• Prepares and submits pilots’ medical documentation to FAA for reporting and recertification purposes• Troubleshoots situations with FAA representatives on behalf of pilot• Performs medical reviews for return-to-work evaluations• Verifies pilots’ medical documentation and circumstances regarding sick leave use• Consults with Long-Term Disability (LTD) Plan Administrator on issues concerning FAA recertification requirements following pilots’ loss of medical certificate, suggests rehab plans that enhance pilots’ likelihood of successfully regaining recertification, and prepares written report regarding pilots’ eligibility for recertification• Serves as the only in-house medical/aeromedical resource to claims consultants in development of claims management strategies• Trained multiple allied health professionals to manage more complex pilot medical cases• Administered new pilot long-term disability (LTD) claims and drafted disability reviews for large commercial airline Show less

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  Subcontractor

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Legal Nurse Consultant