Rebecca Duncan
St. George,UT
Summary
Experienced Clinical Rehab Specialist with a background in nursing, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Known for critical thinking, effective communication, and workflow improvements that supported stronger patient admissions and department growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Rehab Specialist
HCA/St. Mark's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2017 - Current
- Assessed referred patient clinical status and rehab admission criteria to ensure appropriate placement.
- Facilitated communication among case managers, physicians, and therapists to enhance patient care coordination.
- Developed new patient evaluation workflows that improved overall performance.
- Coordinated time and resources to drive department growth and contribute to hospital revenue.
- Followed ethical work practices to improve daily productivity.
- Used marketing strategies that increased patient admissions by 18%.
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, Utah
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided patient-centered nursing support on Intermountain Medical Center’s medical-surgical units.
- Assessed patient status and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans.
- Responded swiftly to changes in patient condition and communicated critical concerns to providers.
- Coordinated handoffs with physicians, therapists, and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Taught patients and families treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Used critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Followed infection control practices and supported safe bedside care.
Registered Nurse
Millcreek Home Health and Hospice
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
- Supported assessment of patient conditions and updated care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Responded to changes in patient condition and escalated concerns to providers.
- Used critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Followed infection control practices and supported safe bedside care.
- Advocated for patients' rights, values, and beliefs to ensure individualized care and respect.
- Provided patient care and education for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Educated patients on health conditions and treatment options to enhance understanding and self-management. and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort for families during difficult times.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and refine patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis College
Salt Lake City, UT04-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Epic charting
- Rehab admissions
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Patient communication
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Clinical Rehab Specialist
HCA/St. Mark's Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Medical Center
09.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Millcreek Home Health and Hospice
04.2015 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis College