Jamie Spradling
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Transplant Case Manager
Aetna/CVS
11.2025 - 2026
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients, integrating medical, social, and emotional support needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication, promoting continuity of care throughout the transplant journey.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify individual needs and tailor interventions accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated access to community resources, connecting patients with support services that enhance their recovery experience.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address psychological needs of clients, supporting their holistic recovery.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure clients had access to necessary medical services, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Enhanced team collaboration by leading regular case review meetings, promoting unified approach to client care.
- 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.
RN Waitlist Solid Organ Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary transplant team to coordinate and optimize care for renal transplant patients both on the waiting list and in the immediate post-transplant period.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments during transplant clinic visits, including reviewing medical history, evaluating current health status, and coordinating care needs to support optimal patient outcomes and readiness for transplant.
- Provided education to post-transplant patients and their caregivers in the inpatient and outpatient settings, promoting adherence and supporting positive clinical outcomes.
- Ensured program compliance with all applicable OPTN and CMS regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to provide personalized education, guidance, and support throughout the transplant process.
- Participated in QAPI initiatives, policy development, performance tracking, and outcome monitoring for waitlisted patients.
- Served on the QAPI Committee to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
- Provided 24-hour donor call rotation to facilitate timely evaluation and coordination of deceased donor organ offers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to weekly selection committee team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data reflecting progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
RN Pre-Kidney Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Evaluated renal transplant referrals by applying OPTN, CMS, and institutional policies to determine transplant candidacy.
- Oversaw data integrity and regulatory compliance in the UNOS/OPTN database ensuring timely accurate listings, and status changes in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated closely with transplant physicians, surgeons, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and financial coordinators to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered transplant care.
- Served as a preceptor for new staff, provided training and mentorship to support department onboarding and role readiness.
- Educated patients and caregivers throughout the transplant evaluation process, ensured understanding and obtained informed consent in compliance with governing bodies.
- Presented and advocated for patients in weekly multidisciplinary transplant selection committee meetings to support evidence-based eligibility decisions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department CMS re-certification.
RN Supervisor/Nurse Educator, Women's Health Gynecology and Postpartum
Baptist Medical Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Delivered in-service education and simulation-based training to ensure staff adherence to evidence-based practices and unit protocols.
- Participated in leadership council meetings to align standards of care and implement best practices across departments.
- Served as a preceptor and educator, leading onboarding and annual competency assessments.
- Implemented staff training programs focused on emergency response procedures and patient safety measures.
- Monitored patient care metrics to identify trends, driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Functioned as charge nurse, providing clinical oversight, mentoring, and support for frontline staff.
- Conducted chart audits and daily rounds to identify care gaps, ensure compliance, and support quality improvement initiatives.
- Led Joint Commission survey preparation and departmental accreditation efforts.
- Oversaw quality assurance initiatives to identify areas of improvement within the department and implement corrective action plans accordingly.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in nursing education, incorporating findings into evolving curricula accordingly.
- Maintained CWHS Women's Health Certification (2017–2019); PALS (2016–2020); STABLE (2018–2020).
Research Nutritionist
Arkansas Children's Hospital Nutrition Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
09.2004 - 02.2008
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments, including body composition analysis, anthropometric measurements, and 24-hour dietary recalls.
- Applied and monitored brain electrodes and cardiac leads on pediatric patients; performed respiratory assessments to support neurological function evaluation.
- Maintained certifications and operated specialized equipment, including DEXA, BIA, PeaPod, BodPod, and NDS-R software.
- Cross-trained as a study recruiter, providing interim coverage and participant engagement support.
- Represented the organization at community health outreach events such as ACH Health Fair, UAMS Health Fair, and KATV Women's Show.
- Collected, organized, and processed data for statistical analysis to support clinical research initiatives.
- Responsible for maintaining secure data backup systems for study equipment and computer programs preventing data loss and ensuring seamless study operations.
- Delivered an educational seminar on obesity at National Park Community College in Hot Springs, AR.
Clinical Dietetic Assistant
Conway Regional Medical Center
Conway, Arkansas
07.2000 - 09.2004
- Implemented physician-ordered dietary restrictions by developing specialty menus tailored to individual patient needs.
- Developed personalized nutrition education materials for patients and families to support dietary adherence and health outcomes.
- Designed educational content on nutrition-related topics for use in community outreach and public health events.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and departmental procedures.
- Contributed to the inpatient satisfaction team, advocating for patient-centered process improvements.
- Delivered individualized dietary counseling to patients with chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
- Volunteered to lead after-hours diabetes education and support groups, promoting community engagement and chronic disease management.
- Served as a preceptor for new clinical assistants, providing mentorship and hands-on training.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR08-2013
Master of Science - Dietetics
University of Central Arkansas-Conway
Conway, AR05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05-2000
Accomplishments
- Nominated to serve on the QAPI Committee, representing the renal transplant department in policy development and implementation efforts.
- Led initiative to enhance post-transplant education, resulting in the adoption of updated patient-facing materials in collaboration with leadership.
- Maintained Women's Health Certification and STABLE/PALS credentials, demonstrating ongoing commitment to specialized clinical excellence.
- BLS Certification
- Current EPIC SuperUser Training
- Designated Omnilife SuperUser to guide team through implementation of new secure transplant data entry platform.
Timeline
Transplant Case Manager
Aetna/CVS
11.2025 - 2026
RN Waitlist Solid Organ Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
11.2023 - 10.2025
RN Pre-Kidney Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2019 - 11.2023
RN Supervisor/Nurse Educator, Women's Health Gynecology and Postpartum
Baptist Medical Center
11.2013 - 01.2019
Research Nutritionist
Arkansas Children's Hospital Nutrition Center
09.2004 - 02.2008
Clinical Dietetic Assistant
Conway Regional Medical Center
07.2000 - 09.2004
Master of Science - Dietetics
University of Central Arkansas-Conway
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health-Little Rock