Rebecca Neyman
North Canton
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience advocating for patients across acute care and community healthcare settings. Skilled in patient education, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping patients navigate complex healthcare experiences. Passionate about empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions, overcoming barriers to care, and ensuring patients' voices are heard throughout the continuum of care. Recognized for building trusting relationships, providing trauma-informed communication, and delivering patient-centered support. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and advocacy skills as a Registered Nurse Healthcare Advocate with Solace Health.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Advocated for patients by ensuring they understood treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions, empowering informed healthcare decisions.
- Coordinated care among physicians, social workers, lactation consultants, case managers, and nursing staff to ensure seamless patient transitions and continuity of care.
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families by providing emotional support, active listening, and individualized education during vulnerable healthcare experiences.
- Served as a liaison between patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient concerns were addressed and care plans reflected patient goals and preferences.
- Advocated for maternal health initiatives, contributing to policy improvements within the healthcare facility.
- Helped patients navigate complex medical situations by explaining procedures, answering questions, and addressing barriers to care.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences regarding their care plan while maintaining adherence to professional standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted patients in preparing for discharge by reinforcing education, coordinating follow-up care, and connecting families with appropriate community resources.
Agency Nurse
Clipboard Health
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA guidelines.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing improvements or deterioration in the patient's condition.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments administered.
- Provided emotional support for family members during stressful times.
- Adapted quickly to diverse healthcare environments while maintaining continuity of patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and caregivers regarding medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating changes in condition promptly to providers and ensuring timely interventions.
Police Dispatcher
RED Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed caller needs, prioritized emergencies, and coordinated appropriate community resources.
- Dispatched police units according to departmental policy based upon urgency of request, availability of resources, and jurisdictional boundaries.
- Coordinated emergency resources while serving as the primary communication liaison between callers, first responders, and emergency personnel.
- De-escalated emotionally charged situations through calm, compassionate communication and active listening.
- Managed multiple radio channels simultaneously while monitoring transmissions from police officers in the field.
- Acted professionally at all times while maintaining a courteous demeanor towards callers and other law enforcement personnel.
- Documented critical information thoroughly and ensured effective communication among responding agencies
Education
ADN - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Akron, OH06-2024
LPN - Nursing
Canton City Adult Education
Canton, OH08-2022
DIMPLOMA -
Hoover High School
North Canton, OH06-2012
Skills
- Patient Rights & Ethical Advocacy
- Patient navigation
- Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge planning & resource alignment
- Health equity & cultural competency
- Documentation & Policy Adherence
- Healthcare system navigation
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Identified barriers to care, including health literacy, emotional concerns, and access to community resources
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- LPN
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Agency Nurse
Clipboard Health
08.2022 - 03.2025
Police Dispatcher
RED Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
ADN - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
LPN - Nursing
Canton City Adult Education
DIMPLOMA -
Hoover High School