Billie (Bea Jai) Vanwinkle
Imboden
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with diverse clinical experience spanning over 21 years of nursing. Demonstrates strong clinical judgement, adaptability, Christian morals, and excellence in both acute and long-term care settings. Recognized for compassion, patient advocacy, calm leadership, and the ability to provide comfort and emotional support to patients and families during life's most vulnerable moments. Committed to delivering high-quality care and support for diverse patient populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health/Approve Home Healthcare
Pocahontas, AR
06.2022 - 06.2026
- Provided skilled in-home private duty nursing care for a medically complex pediatric patient with multiple chronic diagnoses, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered, compassionate care.
- Performed comprehensive daily assessments, including vital signs, clinical monitoring, and early recognition of changes in patient condition.
- Administered prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders and established safety protocols.
- Managed advanced respiratory care, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator assessment and management, nebulizer treatments, chest vest therapy, cough assist, and administration of oxygen.
- Administered enteral nutrition and medications via GJ tube, performed venipuncture, blood glucose monitoring/management and intermittent catheterization.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility support, range-of-motion exercises, and therapeutic interventions including vision therapy to promote comfort and quality of life, all while maintaining dignity and optimizing comfort and quality of life.
- Coordinated safe transportation and accompanied patient/family to scheduled medical appointments, providing ongoing clinical support during travel and specialty visits.
- Delivered palliative and end-of-life care with clinical excellence, compassion, and emotional support for both patient and family.
- Educated caregivers and family members regarding treatment plans, interventions, equipment usage, and ongoing plan of care.
- Acted as liaison between family members/providers concerning updates, status changes, ensuring timely communication.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, specialists, therapists, ancillary providers, durable medical equipment team, and hospice to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate timely electronic medical record documentation, including assessments, interventions, patient response, effectiveness, and care plan updates.
- Developed, coordinated, and maintained scheduling for all nursing staff, ensuring consistent patient coverage, continuity of care, and appropriate staffing to meet complex medical needs.
Registered Nurse
1st Choice Healthcare Inc.
Pocahontas, AR
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided comprehensive direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient clinical setting, specializing in women's health, pediatric, primary, and acute care; Ensuring efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care across all stages of life.
- Performed patient intake, health histories, vital signs, and clinical assessments to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Administered medications, injections, immunizations, and prescribed treatments in accordance with provider orders and safety protocols.
- Assisted physicians and advanced practice providers with examinations, procedures, and in-office treatments.
- Triaged patient symptoms via phone and in person, assessing urgency and coordinating appropriate care or referrals.
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, laboratory and diagnostic results, treatment plans, and preventative health measures.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens; coordinated diagnostic testing and follow-up care.
- Managed medication refills, prior authorizations, referrals, and communication with pharmacies and outside specialists.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, OB
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Paragould, AR
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided skilled nursing care in a busy outpatient OB/GYN clinic, supporting women through routine gynecological care, pregnancy, and postpartum care.
- Performed patient intake, health history, vitals and fetal heart rates, responding promptly to any complications or concerns.
- Assisted physician with gynecological exams, prenatal visits, in-office procedures, and routine wellness exams.
- Educated patients regarding prenatal care, postpartum recovery, contraception, reproductive health, medications, and treatment plans.
- Triaged patient concerns by phone and in clinic, including pregnancy related symptoms, urgent medication questions, and post procedure concerns.
- Coordinated laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and education on prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing pregnancy loss or other challenging situations.
- Supported mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies with attentive monitoring and proactive interventions to prevent complications or adverse outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
09.2005 - 05.2015
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for laboring, postpartum, and neonatal patients in fast-paced hospital setting, ensuring safe, evidence based care for mothers and newborns.
- Assessed and monitored maternal and fetal status throughout labor and delivery, including vital signs, fetal heart monitoring, contraction patterns, and recognition of obstetric complications.
- Assisted physicians and obstetric providers during vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, inductions, and obstetric emergencies.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, and treatments including labor induction agents, pain management, tocolytic therapy, and postpartum medications in accordance with provider orders.
- Provided immediate newborn assessment and care, including thermoregulation, vital signs, feeding support, glucose monitoring, and early identification of complications.
- Supported and educated families regarding labor expectations, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn care, and discharge instructions.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Provided compassionate emotional support and bereavement care to patients and families affected by fetal loss.
- Maintained thorough and accurate documentation in EPIC electronic medical record.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, with training in rapid assessment, emergency response, and critical stabilization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2005
Associate of Arts - Science
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR08-2002
High School Diploma -
Sloan Hendrix High School
Imboden, AR05-2000
Skills
- Direct patient care and assessment
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
Daisy Foundation Award Recipient - Recognized at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital for providing exceptional nursing care, compassionate service, and excellence in women's health.
Great Acts of Kindness (Gr8 Acts) Award Recipient - Honored by KAIT Region 8 News for outstanding community service, compassion, and meaningful impact through outreach and service to others.
Certification
Registered Nurse, Arkansas State Board of Nursing
CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health/Approve Home Healthcare
06.2022 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
1st Choice Healthcare Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, OB
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Arts - Science
Black River Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sloan Hendrix High School