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Brisyn D. Ritchie, MSN, FNP-C

Greenville,IN

Summary

Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of nursing experience. Background in management, emergency medicine, intensive care, internal medicine, neonatal, and cardiac nursing. Flexible, self starter who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge. Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality care. Strong organizational and communication skills. Current Press Ganey "likelihood of recommending CP" score, 98% (building average 29%).

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

HSHS Medical Group
Springfield, IL
05.2016 - Current
  • Perform full physical exams, order labs, diagnostics, and medications.
  • Diagnose and manage a variety of illnesses including chronic and mental health conditions.
  • Conduct mandated school health screenings and physicals on patients 15 years old and older.
  • Ensure compliance with age appropriate preventative health measures.
  • Provide women's health care, including pelvic and breast exams, family planning.
  • Perform in office procedures such as incision and drainage and wound repair.
  • Precept Nurse Practitioner students.

Neonatal/Emergency Department Registered Nurse

HSHS St. John's Hospital
Springfield, IL
09.2010 - 05.2016
  • Performed physical exams and health histories on the neonatal population.
  • Administered medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions. Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions. Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
  • PRN staff nurse in a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Responsible for emergency care of patients with varying acuity levels.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Trained new employees and students.

Ambulatory Surgery Center/GI Coordinator Registered Nurse

Springfield Clinic
Springfield, IL
03.2008 - 12.2009
  • Coordinated patient care delivered by nursing/auxiliary personnel.
  • Monitored workflow and adjusted assignments to assure optimal workflow. Collaborated with all members of the healthcare team to anticipate needs, problems, and crises before they occurred.
  • Cardiac Registered Nurse

    Prairie Cardiovascular
    Springfield, Illinois
    06.2007 - 03.2008
    • Lead role responsible for coordinating patient flow, assuring narcotic counts, daily schedule completion, staffing assignments, and overall patient satisfaction. 
    • Assessment, evaluation, and treatment of pre and post cardiac catheterization  patients.

    Education

    Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Southern Illinois University
    Edwardsville, IL
    Dec 2015

    Bachelor of Science - Nursing

    St. John's School of Nursing
    Springfield, IL
    2003

    Skills

    • Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
    • Member of Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
    • Extensive medical knowledge and familiarity
    • Active listening
    • Clearly and accurately give instructions and explanation
    • Diagnosing expert
    • Strong leadership abilities
    • Confident and comfortable in healthcare environment
    • Compassionate and caring

    Certification


    • Basic Life Support

    Timeline

    Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

    HSHS Medical Group
    05.2016 - Current

    Neonatal/Emergency Department Registered Nurse

    HSHS St. John's Hospital
    09.2010 - 05.2016

    Ambulatory Surgery Center/GI Coordinator Registered Nurse

    Springfield Clinic
    03.2008 - 12.2009

    Cardiac Registered Nurse

    Prairie Cardiovascular
    06.2007 - 03.2008

    Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Southern Illinois University

    Bachelor of Science - Nursing

    St. John's School of Nursing

    • Basic Life Support
    Brisyn D. Ritchie, MSN, FNP-C