Brandi Parker
Trussville,AL
Summary
Healthcare professional who is skilled in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with a keen ability to adapt to evolving healthcare environments. Dedicated to contributing to a team that strives for excellence, fosters innovative growth, and upholds integrity. Passionate about collaborating with like-minded professionals to drive impactful results and create a positive work environment. Committed to continuous improvement and embracing challenges that lead to personal and organizational success. Eager to leverage skills and experience in a dynamic setting that values teamwork and forward-thinking solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CRNP
Southern Immediate Care
Homewood, AL
03.2024 - Current
- I currently work as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Southern Immediate Care. At this organization, I perform primary assessments, diagnostic urgent care and focused assessments, laceration repairs, minor orthopedic treatment, minor dermatological treatment, and a variety of procedures to meet the needs of my patients. I serve both the pediatric and adult patient population. Additionally, I am a certified DOT Medical Examiner as of June 2025.
- 205-545-4715
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CRNP
ACG Hospice (formerly Hope Hospice, acquired in 2023)
Rainbow City, AL
06.2023 - Current
- I currently work as a Family Nurse Practitioner at ACG Hospice. In this role, I perform Medicare face-to-face visits, provide patient physical assessments, consult with team members for routine and hospice care, provide symptom management, and perform visits as needed for enhanced patient support at end-of-life. Additionally, I assist with team education and hospice projects when required. I also assist in training of new hires, including nurse practitioners in other care center areas. I also assist with Quality Assurance Projects on an as needed basis. I completed my DNP Project and published, “The Implementation of Comfort Medication Kits in Hospice Patients’ Homes to Reduce Hospice Revocations” in Summer 2024. This project led to a statistically significant reduction in unnecessary hospice patient re-hospitalizations.
- 256-240-0927
RN Clinical Manager & Educator, Quality Assurance Team
Hope Hospice
Gardendale, AL
01.2021 - 06.2023
- In this position, I worked as a clinical manager and quality assurance team member at Hope Hospice. In this role, I supervised 35 team members, supported my teammates, and oversaw schedules and patient care. I also assist with team education, encouragement, and support, and patient quality assurance.
FNP Internship
Alabama Game Changers
Hoover, AL
01.2023 - 03.2023
- I studied under Dr. Stephanie Denton in a pediatric specialty field. I performed pediatric assessments, monitored medication regimens, and assisted with diagnosing pediatric patients with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, and other medical diagnoses as appropriate. I spent over 150 hours at Alabama Game Changers.
FNP Internship
Women's Health Partners
Gadsden, AL
01.2023 - 03.2023
- At WHP, under Diane Teal, CRNP, I performed women’s annual examinations, including routine pap smears, breast exams, pelvic exams, and other women’s healthcare needs. I assisted with IUD removal, placement, implanted contraceptive devices, and pessary placement. My training at WHP included contraceptive counseling, treatment, and education on sexually transmitted diseases and the monitoring of uncomplicated pregnancies. I have 200 hours of experience caring for women ranging from teenagers to 90 years old.
FNP Internship
Smith Lake Family Care
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Under the supervision of Autumn Mummey, CRNP and owner of Smith Lake Family Care. At Smith Lake Family Care, a rural primary and urgent care facility, I worked with my preceptor to care for patients ranging from six months of age to 100 years of age. At Smith Lake, I performed patient assessments, assisted in diagnosing patients, provided education for sick and well child visits, provided illness management, performed diagnostic testing, assisted in rapid lab testing, provided follow up and routine patient visits, and developed patient care plans.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
FNP Internship
Norwood Clinic
Fultondale, AL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- I studied as a FNP student under preceptor Troy Henderson, CRNP at this location in Fultondale, AL. I performed physical assessments, annual Medicare and insurance required exams, assisted in diagnosing, treating, and providing primary care to a population of patients ranging from 18 to 100 years of age. I performed routine, follow-up, and sick visits in this setting.
RN Clinical Educator
Amedisys Hospice
Homewood, AL
01.2016 - 01.2021
- I acted in the role of a part-time clinical manager and educator within our care center. I also educate the new employees for the 8 care centers in the North Alabama Pod. I am responsible for new employee orientation, implementing a new-hire orientation model for our Birmingham Office, Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance Program, Emergency Management Plan Program, and all staff education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for hospice patients.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for palliative care and pain management techniques.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, enhancing efficiency in care delivery within the team.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and overall service delivery.
- Advocated for patient needs, effectively communicating with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care solutions.
Director of Operations
Amedisys Hospice
Rainbow City, AL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- My daily duties were to oversee the care of 200 patients, over 80 team members, and manage the operations of the largest care center in Alabama. It was a truly Christ-centered and Christ-led team at this time. We also rolled out HCHB, our electronic medical charting system, during this time. My other duties included budgeting for the care center, hiring, employee motivation, financial and fiscal management, and overall operations.
- Led operational strategy and implementation for hospice services, enhancing patient care delivery.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency in resource allocation and scheduling across teams.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety protocols.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering professional growth and improving service quality.
- Spearheaded initiatives to integrate technology solutions, improving patient engagement and service tracking.
- Managed budgetary oversight, aligning financial resources with strategic operational goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and enhance interdepartmental communication.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for service improvements.
RN Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Gadsden, AL
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care across diverse hospice settings.
- Mentored and trained new nurses, fostering a collaborative environment to improve team performance.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective case management and coordinated discharge planning.
- Advocated for patient needs while collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure holistic support systems are in place.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new nursing staff members, interviewing candidates, checking references, and making hiring recommendations based on skills assessment results.
- Developed and conducted staff training programs to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Fostered an environment of continuous learning by encouraging nursing staff to pursue professional development opportunities, such as attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative team environment among nursing staff.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Trauma RN
UAB Trauma & Burn ICU
Birmingham, AL
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments in high-pressure trauma situations.
- Administered advanced life support interventions to critically injured patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Strengthened patient advocacy efforts by actively participating in hospital-wide committees focused on improving quality of care and overall patient experience.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices in trauma care and helping them transition smoothly into the fast-paced work environment.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering trusting relationships with patients and their families through compassionate care and empathetic communication.
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering to evidence-based practices, regularly evaluating protocols, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Education
FNP-DNP - DNP
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08-2024
Master of Science -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL04-2023
Bachelor of Science -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL01-2005
Advanced Academic Diploma -
Glencoe High School
Glencoe, AL05-2000
Skills
- PANS/PANDAS/Lyme & Co-Infectious Disease Advocate
- PANS/PANDAS guest speaker for Alabama NAPNAP Spring CE Series, May 2026
- PANS/PANDAS guest speaker at JSU Graduate School of Nursing, April 2026
- Hospice & Palliative Care guest lecturer at JSU Graduate School, 2024
- Published DNP Project, Summer 2024
- 19 years of educator experience in the clinical setting
- 19 years of Hospice & Palliative Care Experience
- 200 hours of pediatric experience
- 200 hours of women’s health experience
- 220 hours of primary care experience
- 1000 hours of primary and urgent care experience
- Advanced clinical assessment & triage skills in the urgent care setting
- ACLS/PALS prepared
- ELNEC Certified
- NRCME Medical Examiner
- CRNP Mentor/Preceptor
Certification
- ACLS & PALS
- March 2023 to Present
- American Heart Association
- FNP-BC
- June 2023
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- FNP-C
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- CITI Research Training
- August 2023
- CITI Program
- NRCME Medical Examiner
- June 2025
- National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Timeline
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CRNP
Southern Immediate Care
03.2024 - Current
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CRNP
ACG Hospice (formerly Hope Hospice, acquired in 2023)
06.2023 - Current
FNP Internship
Alabama Game Changers
01.2023 - 03.2023
FNP Internship
Women's Health Partners
01.2023 - 03.2023
FNP Internship
Smith Lake Family Care
08.2022 - 11.2022
FNP Internship
Norwood Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2022
RN Clinical Manager & Educator, Quality Assurance Team
Hope Hospice
01.2021 - 06.2023
RN Clinical Educator
Amedisys Hospice
01.2016 - 01.2021
Director of Operations
Amedisys Hospice
01.2014 - 01.2016
RN Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
01.2007 - 01.2014
Trauma RN
UAB Trauma & Burn ICU
01.2005 - 01.2007
FNP-DNP - DNP
Jacksonville State University
Master of Science -
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science -
Jacksonville State University
Advanced Academic Diploma -
Glencoe High School
ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP, & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Advocacy Experience
- National Alliance for PANS/PANDAS Action Day Participant 2026
- Leadership Experience
- Sunday School Teacher, FBCS, 2010-2014
- Medical Outreach Team Leader, COTH, 2019-2021