Breana Howard, RN
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 5 years of healthcare experience spanning outpatient clinic, acute care, and long-term care settings. Experienced in clinical documentation, electronic medical records, patient assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in maintaining accurate and compliant documentation, reviewing clinical information, communicating effectively with providers, and supporting quality patient outcomes. Strong critical thinking, organizational, and time-management abilities with a commitment to documentation integrity, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Nurse
ARCare
Batesville, AR
04.2021 - Current
- Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant electronic medical records to support continuity of care and treatment planning.
- Review diagnostic and laboratory results, document patient communications, and coordinate provider-directed follow-up care.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure complete, accurate, and compliant documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and care plans.
- Coordinate specialty referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up services while maintaining detailed documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Perform patient assessments and provide education regarding treatment plans, medications, and chronic disease management.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established clinical protocols.
- Collect and process laboratory specimens while ensuring proper documentation and chain-of-custody procedures.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions to promote quality outcomes and coordinated patient care.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, clinic policies, and documentation standards.
Acute Care Nurse
White River Health System
Batesville, AR
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed acute-care patient assignments while maintaining timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and communicated findings to providers to support clinical decision-making and patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate treatment plans and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications safely and accurately while documenting interventions and patient responses.
- Supported hospital quality and patient safety initiatives through adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
- Monitored patients for signs of clinical deterioration and initiated appropriate nursing interventions.
- Promoted infection prevention practices and compliance with established safety protocols.
- Served as a patient advocate while supporting ethical and evidence-based care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
White River Health System
Batesville, AR
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided direct patient care while observing and reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Collected and documented vital signs and other patient information accurately and timely.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.
- Contributed to a safe and clean patient care environment through adherence to infection control protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cave City Nursing Home
Cave City, AR
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living and personal care needs.
- Monitored and reported resident condition changes to licensed nursing staff.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and other patient observations.
- Promoted resident safety, comfort, and quality of life through compassionate care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College
Batesville, ARTechnical Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Ozarka College
Melbourne, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Health Professions
Ozarka College
Melbourne, ARSkills
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Medical Record Review
- Documentation Accuracy & Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Provider Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Documentation Integrity
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Telehealth Coordination
- Time Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Compact License)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Previous Licensure)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (Previous Licensure)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Clinic Nurse
ARCare
04.2021 - Current
Acute Care Nurse
White River Health System
12.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
White River Health System
03.2020 - 11.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cave City Nursing Home
04.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College
Technical Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Ozarka College
Associate of Applied Science - Health Professions
Ozarka College