Brittany Ferguson
Summary
Current Medical Intensive Care Nurse Practitioner with over 10+ years of healthcare experience focused on providing quality care to various patients. Advocacy, professional practice, and education are vital to successful nursing practice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Gateway Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Hospitalist and ICU coverage
- Procedural coverage
- Mentored junior staff on clinical best practices and patient engagement techniques.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow and reduce patient wait times.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to optimize documentation efficiency and accuracy.
Nurse Practitioner PRN
Mercy South Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Managed chronic disease management programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination and efficacy.
- Educated patients on preventive health measures and medication management strategies.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MICU
St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield
05.2023 - 03.2026
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for acute conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Experienced with various inotropic and pressor medications
- Proficient in hemodynamic stabilization with use of physical assessment and data collection, including PA, CVP, and arterial lines
- Manage and treat critically ill patients
Registered Nurse
Saint Louis University Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2023
- Excellent at obtaining IV access using peripheral, intraosseous, or ultrasound-guided techniques
- Comfortable in emergency situations and able to perform as competent and reliable team member
- Experienced in treating multiple life-threatening conditions such as various kinds of shock, trauma, STEMI, stroke, tension pneumothorax, and cardiac tamponade
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Forensic Nurse Lead
- Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult
- Preceptor
- Member Quality Improvement Council
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South, Cardiac Medical ICU/ Covid ICU
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Ultrasound and midline IV certified
- Procedural assistance
- Manage and treat critical care patients
Emergency Room Technician
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2016
Math/Chemistry Tutor
Benedictine University
01.2012 - 05.2014
Orthopedic Nurse Technician
Memorial Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2014
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
St. Louis, MO04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL02.2023
Bachelor of Health Science -
Benedictine University
Springfield, IL05.2014
Skills
- Expert in procedures, ultrasound guided
- Arterial line insertion
- Central venous catheters
- Intubation
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Chest tube insertion
- History and physicals
- Progress notes
Expert in central line insertion
Expert in dialysis line insertion
Point of care ultrasound trained
Intubation trained
Communication
Compassionate care every patient, every time
Accomplishments
- 2019 St. Louis University Hospital Nurse Leadership Award
- Presenter- St. Louis and Washington University Resident Training
- Active member of the Quality Improvement Council since 2016
- Leader of Emergency Department Rapid Improvement Event
- Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult
Personal Information
Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Gateway Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner PRN
Mercy South Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MICU
St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield
05.2023 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South, Cardiac Medical ICU/ Covid ICU
07.2020 - 06.2021
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Saint Louis University Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2016
Math/Chemistry Tutor
Benedictine University
01.2012 - 05.2014
Orthopedic Nurse Technician
Memorial Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Health Science -
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University