Brittany Anderson
Summary
As an APRN and Clinical Nurse Specialist, I strive to empower patients through patient-centered care through comprehensive assessments, diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration. Passionately engages in providing expert resource to colleagues, mentoring nurses, and enhancing care delivery by integrating evidence-based practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice APRN
St. Croix Hospice
Minnetonka, Minnesota
03.2026 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans reflecting patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
- Provides education to patients and families on hospice services and end-of-life options, empowering informed decision-making.
- Prescribes medications within scope of practice guidelines.
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for complex adult and geriatric patients, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Managed nursing team on assigned shifts to maintain efficient workflow and optimal patient outcomes.
- Fostered collaborative work environment for nursing staff, guided nursing practice, and coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for improved continuity of care.
- Mentored and precept new staff nurses and pre-licensure students, coaching in nursing interventions and skills
- Actively engaged unit council to influence changes, increase employee engagement, and seek improvement opportunities
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Bethel University
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Taught pre-licensure nursing students in hospital clinical settings, intentionally assign students to specific patients to optimize learning and deepen clinical understanding
- Assessed nursing skills and interventions of students to ensure competency and readiness for clinical practice
- Facilitated critical thinking through Socratic questioning to enhance students' clinical decision-making abilities
- Role-modeled professional behavior in clinical settings to reinforce standards of practice and ethical conduct
Community Educator Volunteer
Alzheimer's Association – Minnesota North Dakota Chapter
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered monthly presentations to various community groups, promoting awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
- Educated community members on warning signs, treatment options, and resources available for patients and caregivers.
- Facilitated connections between individuals and community resources, enhancing support networks for Alzheimer patients.
Nursing Skills Lab Instructor – Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered professional skills instruction through diverse modalities, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes
- Evaluated students' proficiency in skills through performance exams, ensuring readiness for clinical practice
- Facilitated safe environment for students to apply knowledge and practice clinical skills, fostering confidence and competence
Clinical Instructor – Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Evaluated student performance of nursing skills, emphasizing patient safety and best practices to enhance clinical competency
- Facilitated post-clinical conferences, promoting reflective practice and critical thinking to strengthen student clinical reasoning
- Provided performance feedback using clinical standard tools and observations, guiding students toward improved nursing skills
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN05-2019
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Relationship Building
Certification
- APRN - CNS, 07/21/25, 04/30/26, Minnesota Board of Nursing
- AGCNS-BC, 07/01/25, 06/30/26, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Registered Nurse, 06/2019, 06/30/26, Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Public Health Nurse, 01/2021, Minnesota Board of Nursing
- MEDSURG-BC, 05/2022, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Affiliations
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Minnesota Affiliate of National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Aging Studies Interdisciplinary Group (ASIG) – University of Minnesota
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses
Presentations
Capturing and Integrating What Matters Most to Older Adult Trauma Patients, Professional Presentation at NACNS Annual Conference, 03/25, Presented on my DNP Quality Improvement Project implemented in Fall 2024 on an inpatient trauma unit. Project was aimed at identifying the most important aspects of care for older adult patients and aligning care plans with these values to improve patient outcomes.
Community Service
Community Educator Volunteer, Alzheimer's Association – Minnesota North Dakota Chapter, 01/24, 06/25, Promote awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias by delivering monthly presentations to various groups within the community, Educate the community on warning signs, treatment, and available resources for patients and caregivers, Commit to acting as a bridge between individuals, community resources, professional experience, and the Alzheimer Association
Timeline
Hospice APRN
St. Croix Hospice
03.2026 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Bethel University
01.2024 - 12.2025
Community Educator Volunteer
Alzheimer's Association – Minnesota North Dakota Chapter
01.2024 - 06.2025
Nursing Skills Lab Instructor – Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota
08.2023 - 12.2024
Clinical Instructor – Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota
05.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2026
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University