Rebecca Danielle Little
Summary
Diligent Nurse Practitioner with solid background in patient care and medical treatments. Proven track record of providing comprehensive healthcare, managing chronic conditions, and improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Valor Health Care
12.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician
- Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
- Evaluates patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
Nurse Practitioner
Lexington Medical Clinic
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed physical examinations, interpreted laboratory results, ordered diagnostic tests and prescribed medications as appropriate.
- CCM Provider- Evaluated patient care needs by phone calls and reviewing patients charts to help manage their chronic conditions and practice preventive health care.
- Obtained patient history and performed assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, other providers, families and community resources concerning patient needs.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and other healthcare team members.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters utilizing Electronic Health Records.
- Monitored patient progress to identify concerning changes.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses.
- Evaluated results of treatment plans, modifying plans to achieve treatment goals.
Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries.
- Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
- Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies.
- Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
- Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
Registered Nurse
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Staff nurse on Medical-Surgical floor. Performed general nursing responsibilities including assessments, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development, and patient/family education.
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Children's Clinic
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Homecare
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
Registered Nurse
Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Staff nurse on a 24 bed Medical-Surgical floor. Performed general nursing responsibilities including assessments, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development, and patient/family education.
Registered Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Served as staff nurse in a 8 bed capacity unit. Cared for cardiac patients with life threatening illness with multiple comorbidities such as acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, sepsis, septic shock, ARDS, and respiratory failure.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA02.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA11.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS12.2010
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient examination
- Chronic disease management
- Telehealth proficiency
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, License # 903924, Exp: 2026-12-31
- Registered Nurse, License # R887566, Exp: 2026-12-31
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board- # F03200646
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certification, Exp 2026-07
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Valor Health Care
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Lexington Medical Clinic
03.2023 - 08.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
11.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Children's Clinic
01.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Homecare
07.2015 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
02.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Master of Science (M.S.) - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
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