RHONDA L. BRAGG
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Oregon,MO
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in nursing and nurse practitioner clinicals, specializing in patient-centered care. Proven expertise in assessment, medication management, and care planning, complemented by strong skills in interprofessional collaboration and clinical documentation. Committed to promoting optimal health outcomes through quality assurance initiatives and the delivery of evidence-based interventions. Adept at providing patient and family education while leveraging telehealth solutions to effectively address diverse healthcare needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PRESCRIPTION IN-HOME SERVICES, LLC
St. Joseph, MO
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Delivered in-home pediatric patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination to three pediatric patients.
- Ensured adherence to care plans and quality standards to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary staff to optimize patient well-being.
- Company Overview: Pediatric Home Care
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs. Ventilator, seizure management, pulmonary vest treatment, otoscope evaluations, more.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PHOENIX HOME CARE SERVICES
Independence, MO
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided direct care and support for private duty patients in home settings.
- Monitored patient progress and educated families on condition management.
- Company Overview: Private Duty Nursing
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
REGISTERED NURSE
MOSAIC LIFE CARE
Maryville, MO
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered psychiatric nursing care for diverse patient populations.
- Supported crisis interventions and implemented individualized treatment plans.
- Company Overview: Psychiatric Unit
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
CHIEF NURSE EXECUTIVE/ RN (FULL-TIME & PRN)
NORTHWEST MISSOURI PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTER
St. Joseph, MO
03.2013 - 10.2021
- Managed acute psychiatric cases with a focus on safety and therapeutic interventions.
- Team management and staff coordination skills.
- Coordinated patient education and discharge planning to support long-term recovery.
- Company Overview: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Led a team of nurses in providing exceptional patient care, resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws, guidelines, and best practices related to nursing care management.
- Promoted a culture of open communication among staff members which resulted in better teamwork across units.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency in daily nursing operations, reducing overtime hours required by staff members.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and clinical competence within the team.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives focusing on enhancing the safety of patients under our care unit''s supervision.
- Contributed to organizational strategic planning by providing insight into nursing care trends and identifying opportunities for growth within the department.
Registered Nurse
LIBERTY HOSPITAL
Liberty, MO
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided post-operative orthopedic care during a 12-week assignment.
- Assisted with rehabilitation protocols and pain management.
- Company Overview: Orthopedic Unit
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO12.2012
Skills
Collaborative communication
Proficient in advanced clinical techniques
Health assessment
Counseling patients
Healthcare regulations adherence
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Team leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PHOENIX HOME CARE SERVICES
01.2025 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PRESCRIPTION IN-HOME SERVICES, LLC
05.2022 - 05.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
MOSAIC LIFE CARE
11.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
LIBERTY HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 03.2020
CHIEF NURSE EXECUTIVE/ RN (FULL-TIME & PRN)
NORTHWEST MISSOURI PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTER
03.2013 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Clarkson College
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Missouri Western State University