Aimee Neal
Rogers
Summary
Skilled, compassionate Registered Nurse with over 19 years of strong background experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Acute Care settings. Expertise in patient assessment, care coordination, and medication management, combined with strong clinical documentation practices. Delivers clear communication of healthcare concepts and effectively navigates complex clinical scenarios while ensuring high standards of accuracy and quality. Seeking to apply clinical expertise and leadership skills in a new healthcare role that offers opportunities for professional growth and expanded patient impact.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Internal Medicine
Rogers, AR
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized advanced clinical judgment and evidence-based nursing practices to assess patient conditions, prioritize care needs, and develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted medication reconciliation, refill management, and patient education to enhance treatment adherence and optimize health outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate chronic disease management, preventive care, and transitions of care for improved patient support.
- Maintained detailed and accurate EMR documentation while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications, disease processes, preventive screenings, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care to promote informed health decisions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Managed complex clinical workflows including prior authorizations, FMLA/disability paperwork, medication assistance programs, and care coordination activities.
- Reviewed laboratory results, clinical data, and patient histories to support provider decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.
- Served as a clinical resource for patients, caregivers, and support staff by applying extensive nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills to real-world healthcare scenarios.
- Assisted in conducting Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), including patient intake, health risk assessments, and preventive care planning.
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
Springdale, AR
08.2016 - 10.2023
- Completed occupational health testing to include urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing, and physicals.
- Managed clinic operations during transition period, ordering supplies, ensuring employee training compliance, and completing building inspection checklists, continuing supply management post-hire of new manager.
- Ensured facility met all standards for MedExpress, JCAHO, and OSHA inspections, reported findings to clinic manager.
- Completed daily referrals/call backs/lab results, guiding patients to seek further necessary medical care from appropriate specialties.
- Completed accurate EMR and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures, ensuring compliance and continuity of patient care.
- Assessed and triaged approximately 30-60 incoming patients per shift to ensure maximum workflow and optimization of patient care processing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, initiated IV lines, performed phlebotomy, administered therapeutic injections, ear irrigations, ekg, appropriate lab testing, wound care, and stabilization activities to ensure patient readiness for physician examination.
- Performed medical treatment as ordered by provider or MedExpress standing orders. Assisted with examination, procedures, and other duties.
- Provided assistance with walking, transfers, specimen collection, and any other specific patient needs.
- Contributed to the setup of one of the first COVID testing facilities in Northwest Arkansas; performed outdoor testing for drive thru facility.
- Assisted in one of MedExpress’ first urgent care/primary care combinations in the nation; coordinated with primary care to assist with lab draws or patient care if needed.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Floor
Mercy Hospital
Rogers, AR
06.2007 - 08.2016
- Charged with managing 48 bed medical/surgical floor, coordinating admissions, discharges, and overall patient care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of over 40 new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high quality patient care..
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Super User for EPIC EMR system; received extra training to assist all staff with questions and problem solving during hospital wide transition from paper charting to use of EMR. Provided ongoing assistance to staff once transition completed.
- Implemented daily assignments based on staffing requirements ensuring all staff and patients are taken care of.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR05-2007
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Nursing Education & Patient Teaching
- Clinical Documentation & Chart Review
- Care Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Medical Terminology & Healthcare Compliance
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic, DocuTAP, Athena)
- Critical Thinking
- Remote Work
- Question Development
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Issued: 06/2007
Current Expiration: 07/31/2028
License number: R079182
Compact Status: Multistate
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Issued: 06/30/2026
Current Expiration: 06/30/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Internal Medicine
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
08.2016 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Floor
Mercy Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2016
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
East Arkansas Community College