Dr. Nelson M. Bryant, PhD, MBA, MSN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner/APRN license # 221085, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ, 85043

E-mail: nelson.bryant@americanpcp.com / Phone: +1 480 273 7698

SUMMARY:

A board-certified family nurse practitioner. An assistant professor of nursing. Highly organized, dependable, multitasking, compassionate, and caring advanced practice nurse, able to attend to the needs of vulnerable populations from diverse backgrounds. I am detail-oriented and able to work independently and in a team environment. My experience in healthcare, especially in family practice, internal medicine, clinical quality assurance, health information technology, school health, behavioral health, and computer operations, enabled me to become a fast learner with excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional client service. I was involved in various research projects and passionately provided high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a family nurse practitioner (FNP), a college professor in nursing or public health, a healthcare director, a quality assurance manager, or a population health consultant that will utilize my current skills and offer exciting career opportunities for professional growth.

EDUCATION:

Liberty University                         Lynchburg, VA, US                         

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Health Sciences with high distinction     Graduation: May 2024

United States University               San Diego, CA, US

Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (Honors: Distinction)  Graduation: 2021

Brookline College-Phoenix        Phoenix, AZ, US

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN (Honors, Cum Laude)  Graduation: 2018

Western Governors University    Salt Lake City, UT, US

Master of Business Administration (MBA)      Graduation: 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Employer: Arizona College of Nursing - Tempe, AZ, US

Position: Assistant Professor of Nursing           February 2022 - Present

• Responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the classroom (Health Assessment, Nursing Foundations, Mental Health Theory and Practice, and Community Health Nursing courses).
  • Design an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning to address contemporary issues in nursing.
  • Actively participate in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation, and program revision.
  • Oversee instruction and grading of clinical rotations.
  • Facilitate the nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice.
  • Plan, teach, and evaluate classroom, clinical, skills labs, and other learning experiences in conjunction with other team members.

Employer: Doctors at Home - Phoenix, AZ, US                                                             December 2021 – January 2023

Position: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)– (Full time)

• Examine patients and their medical records.
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT scan).
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses and propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribe medications.
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention.
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research.

Employer: Integrated Health Solutions | American PCP Clinic - Phoenix, AZ

Position: Clinical Director, FNP (per diem)   February 2022 to Present

• Provide care and coordination of patients with colleagues ensuring the highest standard of care is provided.
• Effectively work within a patient care team, including fellow providers, para-professionals and pharmacists.
• Act as the Administrator in the Administrator’s absence.
• Responsible for empowering and supervising clients to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and contract requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that client records are complete, accurate, and updated in a timely manner.
• Responsible for providing clinical oversight to all employees, clients, and partners.

Employer: Billet Health - Glendale, AZ, US

Position: Family Nurse Practitioner /Care Manager - Phoenix, AZ                             December 2021 – December 2022

• Provide and coordinate care that is safe, efficient, cost-effective, and client-centered.
• Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review their progress and determine their closure.
• Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy.
• Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination and information sharing).
• Develop effective working relations and cooperate with a multidisciplinary health team.
• Coordinate care with social services, health, and governmental agencies.
• Complete routine and emergency recertification visits on all patients per benefit period.

Employer: Aurora Behavioral Health System, Glendale, AZ, US

Position: Registered Nurse      January 2021 – December 2021

• Participated in multidisciplinary utilization review and quality improvement quarterly meetings.
• Managed clients' medical, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
• Guided the behavioral health technicians to perform direct patient care, daily progress notes, clinical procedures, and other required tasks.
• Communicated clients’ needs and observed/reported changes in their condition to the supervising manager while documenting all interactions in clients’ medical records.
• Recommended to the leadership the best approaches to mitigate harmful behaviors (including suicidal ideations) based on current research and internal reports.

Employer: Vtech for Arizona Department of Economic Security - Phoenix, AZ, US

Position: Quality Management RN Investigator    May 2020 to December 2020

• Investigated healthcare incidents by reviewing medical records and law enforcement reports,
• Analyzed the quality of concerns from a systemic perspective and made recommendations for remediation.
• Reviewed the patient’s hospitalization records to ensure efficient utilization of medical services.
• Collaborated with health plans (United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Mercy Care, etc.) for utilization management and quality assurance of clinical case reviews.
• Conducted the root cause analysis informed by available data and trends of quality incidents to determine the success of investigative interventions and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Recommended performance improvements based on HEDIS care gaps and performance measures.
• Participated in review meetings and audits with AHCCCS reviewing policy and procedures for quality management based on internal data and current research.

Employer: Select Medical/HonorHealth, Scottsdale, AZ, US

Position: Registered Nurse          January 2019 – June 2020

• Administered nursing care to ill or injured patients (both geriatric and young patients) in medical-surgical, orthopedic, and inpatient rehabilitation nursing specialties.
• Monitored and reported changes in patient symptoms to the providers.
• Communicated with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care.
• Educated patients on health maintenance.

Employer: Alhambra School District, Phoenix, AZ, US

Position: Registered Nurse – School Health       July 2019 – May 2020

• Administered nursing care to ill or injured students and staff in a school environment.
• Monitored and responded to changes in students’ health symptoms or behaviors.
• Participate in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and monitored school immunization program
• Educated students, teachers, and parents about health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Coordinated individual and family healthcare needs to improve community health outcomes.
• Collaborated with Medicare/Medicaid for students’ health conditions referrals and medical assistance.
• Coordinated and participated in school health quarterly quality improvement meetings.

Employer: Concentric Healthcare Solutions, Scottsdale, AZ, US

Position: Registered Nurse /Patient Care Technician  August 2018 – May 2020

• Managed clients' behavioral and psychiatric disorders (including substance abuse, suicidal ideation, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, personality disorders, alcohol detox, etc.) using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
• Used defusing techniques to prevent violent behaviors that are harmful to the clients and their peers.
• Recommend to the leadership the best approaches to mitigate harmful behaviors (including suicidal ideations) based on current research and internal reports.
• Communicated clients’ needs and observed/reported changes in their condition to the supervising manager while documenting all interactions in clients’ medical records.

Employer: Exela Technologies, Inc. - Phoenix, AZ, US

Position: Computer Systems Operator                                                             July 2015 to December 2017

• Operated the wholesale lockbox to support multiple US banks to meet billing and payment processing needs.
• Provided the treasury management divisions of financial, government, and insurance institutions with integrated paper and electronic financial deposit and reporting.
• Performed checks' imaging services, verified possible duplications and other financial data in the system, and submitted the daily balancing reports.
• Monitored production-related applications and network resources (customer file transfers, accounts receivable files, Fax, and email servers); improved quality assurance and efficiency by 18%.

Employer: AIRES, LLC - Glendale, AZ, US

Position: Behavior coach/Community health services    

July 2012 to June 2015

• Coached the adults and youths in a day program setting,
• Provided basic health care services and medication to individuals with behavioral challenges,
• Assessed the learning progress based on individual service plans,
• Advised the parents/guardians on the beneficiaries' progress.

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, # 151805
• CPR and First Aid (AHA)
• Nurse Practitioner/ RN License # 221085, Arizona - Expiration date: April 2027
• Valid DEA certificate and NPI (provided upon request).

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Coding (ICD-10), Advanced charting skills using Epic, Cerner/Edge, Best Care, and PointClickCare.
• Typing speed: 50-65 WPM
• Clinical investigation, medical surgical nursing, tele, orthopedic nursing, and behavioral health.
• Computer systems [Microsoft Office 2021 suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook Express], intermediate web development skills.
• Research software: SPSS, XLSTAT.

REFERENCES

Provided upon request

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 1170 hours completed.

Clinical rotations completed in primary care, family medicine, pediatric health, women’s health, medical-surgical, Telemetry, and intensive care at Banner University Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, and Abrazo West Campus; Pediatrics at Phoenix Children’s Hospital; Psychiatric mental health nursing at Arizona State Hospital; Community health nursing at Sage Hospice, Scottsdale, AZ, and Geriatrics at LifeStream at Sun Ridge, Sun City, AZ.

SELECTED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Principal Investigator, May 2022 – May 2024 (PhD dissertation)

Topic: A Causal Relationship Between Mobile Health Wearable Devices’ Use and Improved Hypertension Management in African-Born Immigrants Aged 45-75 in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Researcher, August 2021 (MSN capstone paper)

Topic: Strategies to improve the use of mobile health to decrease hospitalizations in COPD patients.

Research ethics certification, December 2019

Topic: Ethics and Human Subjects Protection, Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Researcher, December 2013 (MBA capstone paper)

Topic: Transitioning from paper-based to e-health records management in company field operations.

Researcher: December 2011 (MA Research paper)

Topic: Realizing global health justice? Dutch Indian Civic Partnership in Strengthening Healthcare Systems in New Delhi.

Researcher, May 2008,

Topic: The impact of child rights agencies on child protection rights.

Data Analyst, May 2007

Project: Program Design Document, Area Development Program with World Vision.

Research Assistant, July 2006; September 2007

Topic: Human rights and Human relations with the American Refugee Committee.

Assistant data analyst, July 2006; September 2007

Project: Transformational community development indicators with World Vision.

Research assistant, September – October 2006

Project: Behavior Management Research into 30 selected high schools with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO).