Brandi Barnhart
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
08.2018 - Current
- Pre liver transplant coordinator who works closely with transplant multidisciplinary team involving the evaluation of patients for liver transplant surgery
- Work closely with the patients and their families beginning with the evaluation for transplantation and continuing through the transplant
- Close management of labs and testing in critically ill patient population, review of referrals from outside physicians, daily clinic duties, and weekly team meeting
- Management of patient's in the United Network for Organ Sharing database and weekly coordinator call responsibilities to review organ offers for potential recipients.
- Schedule tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
- Educated patients on transplant process/ preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
- Assess patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Case Manager
Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield/ BANA
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Function as Case Manager for BANA/ Wal-Mart account holders
- Responsible for weekly referrals from hospitals, trigger diagnoses, physicians, health assessment, customer, and customer service
- Members are educated on education, resources, and support BCBS case management services provide
- Daily teamwork on cases that include Medical Director, Social Work, specialty nursing teams, and pharmacists
- Each phone call requires phone triage and detailed lifestyle discussions to learn each member and how they will benefit from case management, navigating several computer programs including CCA, CSW, Power, FileNet, Skype for Business, Outlook, and also Excel spreadsheets
- Daily charting in CCA meeting URAC standards and passing monthly audits
- Daily research and education on member's chronic conditions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Function as primary nurse for Cardiologist
- Responsible for notifying patients of test results in a timely manner, assisting with pharmacy needs/ refills and medical assistance through pharmaceutical companies; telephone triage with recognizing adverse signs/symptoms, completing patient paperwork (FMLA and disability), communicate treatment plans and patient teaching according to protocol, advise patients on the importance of medical compliance and adherence to follow-up consultation, and scheduling outpatient procedures
- Daily patient education on disease/ disease processes
- Perform a number of medical procedures including: EKG's, coagulation checks (PT/ INR), vital signs, walking stress echocardiograms, exercise treadmills, and assisting with nuclear stress tests
- Daily use of electronic medical records in Cerner, Epic, and GEMMS.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Worked closely with various physicians in the Operating Room setting, prepped OR with proper equipment for upcoming procedure, prepped patient once in the OR, wound dressing after surgery, transported patient to and from surgical suite, detailed patient report given to PACU team, educating patient's with any questions prior to surgery.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
BSN -
University of Arkansas Little Rock
12.2025
Nursing diploma -
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
01.2012
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
01.2009
Skills
- Arkansas Registered Nurse R092802
- EMR charting
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED)
- UAMS Surgical Specialties Ambulatory Council 2020 - current
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
08.2018 - Current
Case Manager
Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield/ BANA
05.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas
04.2013 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
BSN -
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Nursing diploma -
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
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