Rebecca Bryan
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in care coordination and chronic disease management, honed at UAMS and Baptist Health Medical Center. Expert in delivering compassionate care and patient education, I excel in interdisciplinary collaboration and adaptability. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through innovative care plans and effective chronic disease management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
UAMS
Little Rock, AR
08.2024 - Current
- Contact patients who have discharged from the hospital
- Make follow up appointments with primary care provider or assist with getting follow up appointments with specialists
- Work with UAMS/Baptist Health ACO patients to obtain a primary care provider if they do not already have one
Registered Nurse
UAMS Dennis Developmental Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked with physicians and advanced nurse practitioners.
- Helped with getting vital signs and rooming patients.
- Triaged phone calls from parents regarding behavior concerns/questions and medication refills.
- Assisted with scheduling new patients and follow up visits with providers.
- Scheduled DDS outreach clinics to help streamline diagnosis of autism for children in rural settings who need early intervention services such as developmental preschool, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and applied behavioral analysis therapy
Nurse Care Manager
UAMS Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented care plans for patients with chronic illnesses with focus on diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure and COPD
- Conducted patient assessments and identified health risks.
- Provided education to patients on self-management of chronic conditions.
- Monitored and evaluated patient outcomes in order to improve quality of care.
- Assisted with the coordination of post-discharge services such as home health care visits or community resources.
- Identified potential barriers that may impact a patient's ability to comply with prescribed medical regimens.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Nurse Case Manager
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Created and coordinated discharge plans that ensure continuity of care after hospitalization or clinic visits.
- Collaborated with payers to obtain authorization for requested services when applicable.
- Advised physicians regarding alternative levels of care when indicated such as skilled nursing facilities or hospice settings.
- Assisted patients in navigating through the healthcare system by providing support throughout their treatment process.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2009 - 12.2015
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR12-2010
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARSkills
- Care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Healthcare documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient consultation
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Team Winner 2021 for assistance in COVID 19 triage
Certification
- Certified Care Manager
Affiliations
- Avid reader
- Married for 15 years to my husband who is a teacher
- Mother of a daughter with Down Syndrome and a son with Autism, which inspired me to pursue my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to work more with families like mine
Organizations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager
UAMS
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
UAMS Dennis Developmental Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
Nurse Care Manager
UAMS Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic
06.2018 - 10.2023
Nurse Case Manager
Baptist Health Medical Center
12.2015 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
06.2009 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Certified Care Manager
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Arkansas State University
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