Sydnie Thessing is a nurse practitioner at Arkansas Heart Hospital. She is credentialed through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners with a family practice certification. She started her career as a registered nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and later served in the cath lab at Arkansas Heart Hospital’s Conway Clinic, where she discovered her interest in cardiology. She also has experience in emergency medicine and gastroenterology.

A Conway native, Sydnie graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree before receiving her Master in Science of Nursing degree and graduating with honors in 2017. She is a current member of the American College of Cardiology and Sigma Theta Tau International, a nursing honors society.

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What is the most interesting aspect of your career?

The world of cardiology is always changing and growing. I am amazed at how far medical therapies and technologies have progressed in such a short time. We have more options, and better options, available to treat patients with heart conditions compared to just a few years ago. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities to learn, which keeps things interesting.

What do you find most rewarding? 

I enjoy educating patients about how they can better their heart health and improve their quality of life. I find it rewarding to be able to explain complex cardiovascular disease processes and procedures in a way that helps others understand more clearly. I value the relationships I have made with my patients and always strive to put them at ease about stressful medical situations when I can.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Sydnie resides in Conway with her husband and son. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with close friends and family, traveling, cooking, playing piano and reading

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William Eric Bain is a family nurse practitioner, board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He received his Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Arkansas Little Rock and quickly found his calling in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. He has worked at the Arkansas Heart Hospital for 7 years now as a Registered Nurse. Eric completed his Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University. Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and son outdoors in our beautiful state. He currently sees patients with Dr. William Rollefson in Little Rock, Bryant, and Helena.

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What inspired you to go into medicine?

My grandmother inspired me to go into medicine. She served as a nurse in the Veteran’s Administration for more than 30 years, and she always had a heart to serve others. She and my parents instilled in me that servant heart.

What is the most rewarding part of your profession? 

It’s most rewarding to be able to identify the problem and then watching patient’s health improve.

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Hannah Mitchell is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, board certified in Adult and Gerontology Acute Care through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and licensed through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. She earned her Master’s degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. where she focused on cardiology, internal medicine, and emergency medicine. Although she enjoyed her time on the east coast, she returned to her home state of Arkansas to pursue a career at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. Hannah is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Heart Rhythm Society, and the Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and hiking.

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Why did you choose to go into medicine?

I am reminded every day that I made the right decision to pursue medicine. My career isn’t a job…it’s my passion. I am honored to have the ability to help others during their most difficult health challenges.

What do you enjoy more about your profession? 

I most enjoy getting to know my patients. I have so much respect for them, and I am truly blessed to be a part of their healthcare team.

Annabeth is an adult gerontology nurse practitioner, board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in 2011. She then worked in the Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse for 5 years prior to completing her Master of Science in Nursing. She is a member of the American Associates of Nurse Practitioners and is licensed through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Annabeth was raised in White Hall, Arkansas and now resides in Benton, Arkansas with her husband and two dogs, Jayne & Ocho. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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Susan Hernandez is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Arkansas Heart Hospital, and board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She completed her Master of Science in nursing degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Science in 2008 where she graduated with honors. She also completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing from University of Arkansas for Medical Science in 2005 and her Associate of Science in Nursing from Garland County Community College in 2003. She also holds an Associates Degree in Health Information Management and has been in the medical field for 20+ years. She resides in Hot Springs with her husband Mike and three daughters. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, running and traveling.

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Born and raised in Pottsville, Arkansas, Dee has been in nursing and medicine since 1986, first as an LPN and currently as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Her education includes an undergraduate degree from University for Medical Sciences at Little Rock and a Masters from University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Dee was also one of the first four APNs to complete a Doctorate in Nursing Practice as part of the state’s first doctoral program at the University of Arkansas. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for nurses.

Ms. White joined the team in 2005 while it was Little Rock Cardiology Clinic to pilot the effort toward developing a peripheral vascular disease management clinic.  The program has continued to grow and after the merge with Arkansas Heart Hospital she took on the role of Clinical Director for the Vein & Vascular Institute and maintains a network of clinics throughout the state.

When she is not in clinic, Ms. White can be found outdoors. She enjoys hunting, kayaking, boating, biking, scuba diving and snow skiing. She enjoys spending time with her children and dogs.

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Sara Thompson, APRN graduated from Nurse Practitioner school in 2012 with an emphasis in Acute Gerontology / Adult from UAMS. She has worked in cardiology/electrophysiology since graduating from nursing school. She also has an associate degree in Health Information Management from UAMS and bachelors degree in Biology from UCA. Born in Wichita, Kansas, she was adopted and moved to Arkansas shortly afterwards. Sara is married with two boys who love to spend time outside. She also enjoys traveling.

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Patrick Stage is an advanced practice nurse at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. He is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas where he received his bachelor of Science in Nursing. He joined the United States Air Force and spent four years as a medical officer and Registered Nurse. After spending four months in Desert Strom he received an Honorable Discharge. Following his commitment to the military, he worked for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Registered Nurse and pursued a degree graduating with a Master’s of Science in Nursing in 1997. He went to work for Little Rock Cardiology Clinic and has been in his current position for more than 19 years working with Dr. Scott Beau.

“A nursing career is very rewarding emotionally,” he says. “There is a lot of opportunity for advancement and to cross train into other fields of interest.”

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys golfing, spending time with his family and watching movies.

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Angela Simmons is a board certified family nurse practitioner.  She attended Henderson State University in Arkadelphia and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1993. She has an extensive cardiology background of 20 plus years. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Arkansas In Conway in 2006. She is President and founder of South Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association. She is a charter member and co-founder of Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association. She is on the Board of Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association. She is a member of American College of Cardiology, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society. She is married to Alan Simmons and has two children.

Angela named one of AY’s Best Women in Healthcare.

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