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DESTARI BRANT, BSN,RNP,CNE

DESTARI BRANT, BSN,RNP,CNE

Summary

Multi Award Winning Clinical Nurse Practitioner with expertise as an Executive Cardiometabolic Educator and Sales, over 7 years leading multiple divisions. Using my 20+ years in clinical & surgical practice and corporate pharmaceutical experience in leadership, I break down access barriers and develop KOL's across IDN systems. Led first education initiatives partnered with population health across multiple Health Systems. Partnering with diverse sales teams, I analyze territory trends and define a SWOT analysis to prioritize objectives. My clinical experience spans numerous specialties from head to toe including Surgical, Oncology, Cardiology, Immunology, ENT, Clinical Trials, and Buy and Bill. I have exceeded all goals in pharma/biotech. Currently pursuing role as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Executive Sales or in advanced positions within Cardiometabolic and other specialties leveraging my expertise to drive business growth and development.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE CARDIOMETABOLIC SALES & EDUCATION

NOVO NORDISK PHARMACEUTICALS
Oklahoma
02.2018 - Current

Award winning Executive Cardiometabolic Educator, CONNEXpert SW District Lead, Cardiometabolic FIT Team, 2025 POA Built to Win Swagger Award Winner, WiNN member, BeNovo member, AllAbility member,Harvard Certified Obesity Educator,Abundant Astronaut Award '23, Capabilities Advisory Team '23, Mentor for new OE hires, Summer of ObeCITY Challenge Winner '22, Educational Series Obesity Presenter '22, Co-Lead Coordinator for NP & PA State of Oklahoma conference, Regional Business Director Council member, Obesity Regional Field Trainer '21, Recipient of 'Most Awesome' West peer award '20,Recipient 'Best of the West' leadership award, Regional Field Trainer '19, Western US Strategic Lead for state initiatives to impact growth.

CLINICAL SALES & EDUCATOR

TEVA PHARMACETUICALS
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Most vials prescribed in the nation, and the highest recorded call activity.
  • Champion for Skedulo (Mobile workforce management).
  • Speaker approved and skilled presenter.
  • KOL development with personalized education in Psychiatry disease state.
  • Expertise in reimbursement 'pull-through' success.
  • Peer-to-peer interactions for high volume sales success.

CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR

MEDICAL AFFAIRS COMPANY
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Recipient of 'Rising Star' award. Highest award given to CNE division.
  • Member of Global Health Science Team, experience in cross functional teams and divisions.
  • Lead with new hospital 'Go Live' initiatives in pain management (Fentanyl Iontophoretic).
  • Led Health System REMS compliance programs.
  • Clinical lead on special projects (Lead CNE, Super-User, Mentor and Roundtables).
  • Actively assess territory opportunities and incorporate best practices with team.
  • Prioritize education and sales for multiple products across 4 states (OK, AR, MO, KS).
  • Develop and exceed goals in KOL development to include directors, C-Suite and coordinators.
  • Speaker and skilled product presentation.
  • Optimize diagnosis and patient advocacy, adherence and improving outcomes.

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, SURGICAL CASE MANAGER

FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER OF OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Influence growth strategies to increase patient load per day and increase revenue.
  • Primary patient load, providing primary first line pre and post-op care and education.
  • Expertise with Cardiometabolic, Diabetes, Renal and Neurology population.

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, CASE MANAGER

BETHANY MEDICAL CLINIC
Oklahoma City
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • ICD-9 Coder.
  • Work resulted in increased patient load, increased profits, and higher efficiency of patient work load for a diverse population to include expertise in Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, Pulmonary, Neurology, Oncology and Family Practice Medicine.
  • Medical Coder, advance knowledge of ICD-9 coding for health care reimbursement.

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, CODER

CYMETRIX CORP/HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Edmond
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Medical Coder using my RNP background knowledge for detailed ICD-9 coding; Cymetrix is internet based with nationwide services.
  • Increasing my value to any employer, expertise on health care reimbursement trends to increase efficiency and profitability.

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLINIC FOR FAMILIES
Springdale
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Family Practice patient care; First line diagnosis, treatment and education to diverse population to include expertise in Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, Pulmonary, Neurology and Family Practice Medicine.

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, SUPERVISOR

VETERANS AFFAIRS with OU HEALTH CENTER, CARDIAC CATH LAB
Oklahoma City
01.1992 - 05.1996
  • Supervisor/Manager to all Cardiac Cath Lab operations; Promoted to position after proven performance; VA bonus awarded and other certificates of recognition won throughout tenure; Advance cardiovascular knowledge.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the Cardiac Cath Lab: staffing, HCP team coordinating, case load, efficiency, procedures, inventory.
  • Clinical trial involvement, cardiac device stent; revascularization medications, multi-phase studies.

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, CASE COORDINATOR

EAR NOSE & THROAT CLINIC, HEAD & NECK CANCER SPECIALIST
Little Rock
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Multi-physician private practice setting with surgical suites; Coordinated whole patient education and care.
  • Clinical and operating room experience specializing in head/neck cancer and otorhinolaryngology; Assisted leading physician using vast surgical skill sets.
  • Advance knowledge in oncology patient education and care.

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Little Rock
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Vast experience and knowledge in Operating Room Level 1-Trauma Center.
  • Surgical and Circulating experience in trauma and elective procedures; High exposure and expertise in neurosurgery techniques and specialized instruments and equipment for successful outcomes.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of trauma care protocols and guidelines, contributing to continuous quality improvement within the surgical department.

Education

REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER -

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - College of Nursing
Little Rock
02.1989

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - College of Nursing
Little Rock
05.1988

Skills

  • Clinical nurse practitioner
  • Peer-to-peer trusted advisor
  • KOL development
  • Consultative sales
  • Reimbursement / Billing
  • Analyze hospital metrics and outcomes
  • Expert project management
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Market analysis
  • Collaborative teamwork

Timeline

EXECUTIVE CARDIOMETABOLIC SALES & EDUCATION

NOVO NORDISK PHARMACEUTICALS
02.2018 - Current

CLINICAL SALES & EDUCATOR

TEVA PHARMACETUICALS
01.2017 - 02.2018

CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR

MEDICAL AFFAIRS COMPANY
01.2016 - 01.2017

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, SURGICAL CASE MANAGER

FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER OF OKLAHOMA
01.2014 - 01.2016

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, CASE MANAGER

BETHANY MEDICAL CLINIC
01.2004 - 01.2008

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, CODER

CYMETRIX CORP/HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
01.2004 - 01.2006

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLINIC FOR FAMILIES
01.2001 - 01.2004

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, SUPERVISOR

VETERANS AFFAIRS with OU HEALTH CENTER, CARDIAC CATH LAB
01.1992 - 05.1996

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, CASE COORDINATOR

EAR NOSE & THROAT CLINIC, HEAD & NECK CANCER SPECIALIST
01.1990 - 01.1992

LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
01.1988 - 01.1990

REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER -

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - College of Nursing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - College of Nursing
DESTARI BRANT, BSN,RNP,CNE