Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Brandi Howanitz

Brandi Howanitz

Harvest,AL

Summary

Highly qualified and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a dedication to establishing and nurturing strong connections with patients and their families. Committed to serving as a steadfast patient advocate, ensuring optimal outcomes. Passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare services and providing compassionate support throughout the patient journey.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Archive Health
03.2025 - Current
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

Clinical Coordinator

Madison Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2025
  • Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Staff RN/Weekend Charge Nurse

Huntsville Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Admissions, discharges, designated weekend charge nurse, collected and interpreted patient data, formulated and evaluated patient care plans, medication administration, wound care, patient education, venipuncture, IV administration, monitored blood glucose, supervised PCTs, documentation, communicated with interdisciplinary team, provided education and comfort to patients and families.

LPN Charge Nurse-Post Acute Rehab Unit

Fairhaven Retirement Community
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Admissions, discharges, medication administration, wound care, patient education, monitored blood glucose, supervised CNAs, documentation, communicated with interdisciplinary team, provided education and comfort.

Staff LPN

Hartselle Medical Center
04.2010 - 01.2012
  • Assessment, vital signs, venipuncture, IVF administration, medication administration, insulin administration, IM and SQ injections, pre op care, post op care, documentation, patient education, assist physicians with procedures, and provide comfort to patients and family.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Samford University
12.2024

MSN-FNP Student Clinical Experience

  • Rural Health Medical Program, Demopolis, AL — Adult Rotation 180 hours- August 2023-November 2023
  • Decatur Morgan OB-GYN, Decatur, AL — OB-GYN Rotation 120 hours- January 2024-April 2024
  • Tots and Teens Pediatrics, Harvest, AL — Pediatric Rotation 120 hours- May 2024-July 2024
  • Complete Health, Trussville, AL — Family Care Rotation 240 hours- August 2024-November 2024
  • 3.5 GPA
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau

ADN -

Bevill State Community College
12.2019

Practical Nursing -

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
09.2009

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA
12.2008

Skills

  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Management
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Collecting and interpreting patient data
  • Evidence Based Care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive healthcare

Certification

  • CPR/BLS, 09/01/25
  • ACLS, 09/01/25
  • Registered Nurse, 1-180060
  • ANCC, 01/27/30

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner - Archive Health
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Coordinator - Madison Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2025
Staff RN/Weekend Charge Nurse - Huntsville Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse-Post Acute Rehab Unit - Fairhaven Retirement Community
01.2018 - 12.2018
Staff LPN - Hartselle Medical Center
04.2010 - 01.2012
Bevill State Community College - ADN,
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology - Practical Nursing,
Samford University - Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
Montgomery County Community College - Associate of Arts, General Studies