Brittany Blankenship
Saulsville
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner candidate, seeking employment in an urgent care setting, with over 18 years of progressive nursing experience across hospice, acute care, and academic settings. Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse with advanced expertise in symptom management, interdisciplinary care, leadership, and patient-centered education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor of Nursing
University of Charleston
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered classroom, lab, and clinical instruction in maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing, fostering student engagement and understanding.
- Supervised clinical practice to ensure patient safety and achieve quality outcomes in nursing care.
- Developed and evaluated evidence-based curricula, enhancing student competencies in nursing practices.
Inpatient Clinical Care Coordinator
Hospice of Southern WV
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care delivery, enhancing collaboration among healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw staffing and compliance, implementing quality initiatives to improve service standards.
- Led operations for 12-bed inpatient hospice unit, ensuring quality patient care.
Education Coordinator
Hospice of Southern WV
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led education efforts for quality improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Developed educational programs that met CMS compliance standards, enhancing curriculum integrity.
- Prepared nurses for CHPN certification, increasing staff qualifications and expertise.
Staff Nurse
Hospice of Southern WV
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Delivered advanced symptom management and end-of-life care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and available resources.
- Mentored new hospice nurses to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
Staff Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Specialized in care for children facing illnesses from newborn to 18 years, focusing on individualized treatment plans.
- Delivered bedside care to acutely ill pediatric patients, ensuring comfort and support during critical health challenges.
- Provided comprehensive women’s health care, including antepartum, postpartum, and post-surgical support to enhance patient recovery.
- Also worked as a Nurse Extern on this unit while in school 2007-2008.
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2026
BSN -
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV04.2023
ASN -
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV05.2008
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Education
- Patient assessment
- Symptom Management
- Palliative Care
- Quality improvement
- Care Coordination
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), WV, 01/08
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN), 01/12
- Basic Life Support, 01/24
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 01/25
Volunteer Experience
Preceptor, 01/20-01/25, WVU Tech Nursing, Preceptor for BSN Nursing Students, overseeing multiple schools of nursing clinical rotations at Bowers Hospice House and Hospice of Southern West Virginia.
References
- Sharon Hopkins, RN, 732 Wandering Lane, Beaver, WV, 25813, 304-673-6084
- Brenda Young, RN, 959 Lookout Road, HICO, WV, 25854, 304-573-4829
- Katherine Hawkins, RN, 109 Rose Lane, Mt. Hope, WV, 25880, 304-228-4130
Awards
Spirit Award Winner, Hospice of Southern West Virginia, 2014
Memberships And Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Alpha Rho Chapter – West Virginia University, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI)
Timeline
Instructor of Nursing
University of Charleston
01.2025 - Current
Inpatient Clinical Care Coordinator
Hospice of Southern WV
01.2023 - 01.2025
Education Coordinator
Hospice of Southern WV
01.2020 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse
Hospice of Southern WV
01.2010 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Virginia University
BSN -
Bluefield State University
ASN -
Bluefield State University