Rebecca Wallace

Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Arkansas Heart Hospital, excelling in critical care and patient assessments. Proven ability in time management and critical thinking, enhancing patient outcomes through personalized care plans. Recognized for effective communication and leadership, fostering high morale among staff while ensuring compliance and quality in patient care.

• Arkansas Registered Nurse
• ACLS
• BLS Certification
• CPR Certification
• Compact State Nurse License

• Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU, SouthWest Hospital, Little Rock, AR
• RN Staff Nurse, Baptist Health Medical System, Little Rock, AR
• LPN, Baptist Health Medical System, Little Rock, AR

Took time away from my professional career to be a full time mother and medical caregiver to my adolescent son who later passed away. I spent Three years working as a member of the Saline Health Foundation to raise awareness of my son's rare disease process. I spent countless hours working with legislators to bring about a positive change for affected children and families. Much of my time was devoted to educating physicians, parents, teachers and the public about the disease process and offering support to suffering families. This time in my life presented new and exciting challenges for myself and afforded hope to countless families. My son's legacy and my personal dedicated work led to an official state recognized awareness day and a bill that was passed to ensure the treatment would be recognized by insurance companies. My main objective was to help families in Arkansas avoid the tragedy that our family endured.

English, Native

• RN Critical - Day Patient (Preop/Recovery), Arkansas Heart Hospital, Little Rock, AR, 01/2023, Present, Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed personalized care plans, and implemented evaluations for patients, primarily focusing on cardiovascular diseases at a 5-star Cardiac hospital., Administer medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient safety guidelines., Perform admission assessments, documented findings thoroughly, and communicated essential information to the interdisciplinary team to inform patient care strategies., Assist team members in navigating hospital policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive and informed working environment., Maintain comprehensive documentation, ensuring accurate records for patient history, treatments, and progress., Evaluated care provided by non-licensed personnel, ensuring quality standards were maintained in all aspects of patient care., Led an interdisciplinary care team, coordinating effectively to develop, assess, and revise patient care plans, meeting individual patient needs and achieving high levels of patient satisfaction., Facilitated discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care., Promptly executed point-of-care procedures, aligning with patient needs and treatment timelines.
• Hospice Rapid Response Call RN, Hospice Home Care, Little Rock, AR, 01/2022, 12/2023, Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of patient and family health status, establishing a robust foundation for personalized care plans., Developed and continuously evaluated patient care plans, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to patient needs over time., Maintained precise clinical documentation, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of patient records for ongoing care and compliance purposes., Applied clinical expertise to establish nursing diagnoses based on health assessment data, while guiding targeted interventions., Provided counseling to patients and families, addressing nursing and related needs to facilitate comprehensive support and understanding of care processes., Actively communicated with physicians and participated in interdisciplinary group meetings, contributing to a cohesive approach to meeting the medical and emotional needs of patients and their caregivers., Adhered to all state and federal regulations, ensuring compliance across clinical practices and patient care activities, safeguarding patient rights and quality of care.
• RN Transition Nurse, Red River Pharmacy Services, Little Rock, AR, 01/2021, 12/2022, Taught patients and caregivers the safe administration of various intravenous therapies, including IV antibiotics, Inotropic medications, chemotherapy, and other IV treatments, facilitating effective care within the home environment., Conducted weekly assessments of cardiac patients on Inotropic medication, evaluating therapy effectiveness, monitoring for side effects, and assessing fluid status to ensure optimal patient outcomes., Provided essential home health support for patients lacking prior arrangements, including weekly PICC and CVL dressing changes and lab work, ensuring continuity of care., Collaborated closely with physicians and case managers to develop and adjust care plans, aiming for the desired outcomes in patient safety and wellbeing tailored to individual needs., Demonstrated expertise in IV insertion and removal techniques, including management of Peripheral IVs and PICC lines, focusing on patient comfort and treatment efficacy., Offered ongoing support and empowerment to patients, enabling them to confidently and safely administer IV medications at home, promoting independence and quality of life.
• Career Break, 01/2014, 12/2021, Took break from professional career to take care of my child who passed away in 2021.
• RN Staff Nurse, Saline Memorial Hospital, Benton, AR, 01/2005, 12/2014, Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a busy outpatient hospital setting, performing duties such as infusions and multiple IV placements for preoperative preparation and various outpatient procedures., Collaborated closely with physicians during outpatient surgeries and gastrointestinal procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and procedural efficiency., Conducted daily audits of patient charts and reviewed clinical documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance, ensuring the highest standards of patient care., Managed patient airways and monitored vital signs independently during procedures performed under conscious sedation, providing critical support to physicians., Led the introduction of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line placements in the hospital, achieving certification by Bard and significantly enhancing patient treatment options., Supervised and led a team of 8-10 clinicians and support staff in patient care activities, fostering an environment of high morale, professionalism, and exceptional patient care.

A highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in preop, recovery, and med surg, specialized in administering intravenous infusion treatments and managing comprehensive patient care plans. Expert in conducting thorough patient assessments, developing tailored care strategies, and ensuring precise documentation within EMR systems to meet healthcare standards. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, fostering positive relationships to enhance patient outcomes. Proficient in managing and maintaining infusion equipment, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety standards. Committed to patient education and support, offering in-depth knowledge on infusion therapy, health management, and the safe administration of medications. Proven record of leadership, able to supervise and mentor clinical staff while ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance. Skilled in emergency response, capable of making critical decisions under pressure to safeguard patient health.