Brett Barnes

About Brett Barnes

As a dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to patients and their families. My background spans family medicine, cardiovascular care, and emergency medicine, where I have consistently been recognized for my clinical expertise, dedication to patient care, and proactive problem-solving skills.My career as a registered nurse has been marked by a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, earning praise from senior clinical staff across various healthcare systems. I take pride in my ability to work within diverse teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients while maintaining a proactive approach to patient safety and quality care.I began my healthcare journey at Crowder College, earning my CNA and EMT-B/NR-EMT certifications in 2015 and 2017, followed by an Associate of Science in Nursing in 2018. I continued my education with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in 2020 and obtained my Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration in 2022. After completing my MSN, I successfully passed both the AANP and ANCC board examinations and achieved board certification as a Cardiac Vascular Nurse through the ANCC. Currently, I am licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner in eight states.Continuing to evolve my expertise, I plan to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare this winter, aiming to further integrate clinical excellence with strategic healthcare management.

Experience

1. Care Manager

   Mercy

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Leads discharge planning by identifying barriers early and coordinating post-acute services (home health, SNF, DME, community resources)Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, social work, and ancillary services during interdisciplinary roundsMonitors patient progression to ensure timely transitions of care and reduced length of stayEducates patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up needs to reduce readmissionsDocuments care coordination activities in the EHR in alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, Joint Commission)

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science, Nursing

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

• Crowder College

  Associate of Science, Nursing