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Brandi Saulsbury

Texarkana,AR

Summary

High performing Registered Nurse with a passion for helping others. 7 years of experience impacting positive patient outcomes through patient care, leadership, advanced skills, and continuing education. Confident in ability to impact success at all levels of an organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prior Authorization Nurse

United Health Group, Optum
03.2024 - Current
  • Proactively identified potential barriers to approval, implementing strategies to address these challenges before they impacted patient care.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of medical records, identifying necessary documentation to support prior authorization requests.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients requiring prior authorizations.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024

13 week contract + 1 extension

  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023

13 week contract + 4 extensions

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Hillsboro Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2022

13 week contract + 2 extensions

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

UC Davis Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021

13 week contract + 2 extensions

Registered Nurse Field Case Manager

Encompass Home Health
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for each case.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve overall patient health and satisfaction levels.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate information exchange.
  • Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by providing ongoing education and support.

Charge Nurse

Christus St. Michael
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
  • Mentored new nurses in the NICU, fostering a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient safety.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
  • Collaborated with social workers and case managers to address patients'' psychosocial needs and facilitate smooth transitions to home or step-down care settings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
05.2017

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Electronic Charting
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • S.T.A.B.L.E.

Timeline

Prior Authorization Nurse

United Health Group, Optum
03.2024 - Current

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Hillsboro Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2022

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

UC Davis Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse Field Case Manager

Encompass Home Health
10.2020 - 04.2021

Charge Nurse

Christus St. Michael
06.2017 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University
Brandi Saulsbury