BRITTANY RUSSELL
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Pittsburgh,PA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner candidate with extensive registered nursing experience across cardiac step-down, telemetry, medical-surgical float, ambulatory specialty care, long-term care, and clinical nursing education. Advanced practice training spans family and adult primary care, pediatrics, long-term care, women's health, LGBTQIA+ care, postpartum hypertension, cardiology, and emergency medicine. Brings a strong foundation in clinical assessment, evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and management of medically complex populations.
Work History
Emergency Medicine | Preceptor: Joseph Mattis, CRNP
2 Months- Anticipated experience in focused assessment of acute and undifferentiated presentations, development of differential diagnoses, and diagnostic evaluation under preceptor supervision.
- Planned exposure to laboratory and imaging interpretation, treatment planning, medication management, disposition, and coordination of follow-up care.
- 120 anticipated hours
Cardiology / Heart & Vascular Care | Preceptor: Nichola Vogus, CRNP
2 Months- Anticipated cardiovascular-focused histories and physical examinations with evaluation and management of common acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
- Planned experience reviewing diagnostic studies and participating in pharmacologic management, cardiovascular risk reduction, patient education, and specialty care coordination.
- 120 anticipated hours
Teaching Assistant / Clinical Instructor
3 Years 2 Months- Provide clinical instruction and supervision to traditional BSN sophomore and Accelerated BSN (ABSN) sophomore nursing students during adult acute/chronic care experiences.
- Primarily teach on UPMC Presbyterian 4D, a cardiac unit, supporting development of bedside assessment, clinical reasoning, medication administration, care planning, patient safety, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Provided clinical instruction during a liver transplant rotation at UPMC Montefiore 5E/5W with exposure to medically complex transplant patients.
- Facilitate translation of classroom knowledge to bedside practice through real-time teaching, clinical questioning, feedback, and evaluation of student performance.
Pediatric Primary Care | Preceptor: Amy Dillon, PNP
1 Year 1 Month- Provide pediatric preventive and acute care experiences including well-child and problem-focused assessments, growth and developmental surveillance, and age-appropriate screening.
- Participate in immunization management, anticipatory guidance, pediatric medication management, and family-centered education.
- 240 hours
Family Primary Care | Preceptors: Nicholas Dominick, DO; Beth Schwartz, CRNP
3 Months- Perform comprehensive and problem-focused assessments across the lifespan and develop differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans under preceptor supervision.
- Participate in preventive care, chronic disease management, diagnostic evaluation, medication management, health maintenance, referrals, and patient education.
- 120 hours
Family Primary Care | Preceptor: Sabrina Platt, CRNP
3 Months- Provide inclusive primary care experiences with emphasis on women's health and LGBTQIA+ populations, including preventive screening, reproductive health, and individualized health promotion.
- Participate in postpartum hypertension clinic care, including postpartum cardiovascular assessment, blood pressure management, medication evaluation, patient education, and follow-up.
- 60 hours
Adult Primary Care | Preceptor: Trisha Domalewski, CRNP
5 Months- Conduct comprehensive and focused adult assessments and participate in diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Incorporate preventive screening, diagnostic testing, pharmacologic management, health counseling, specialty referral, and longitudinal disease management.
- 180 hours
Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
5 Months- Delivered care to medically complex cardiac step-down patients requiring continuous assessment, telemetry monitoring, and timely escalation of changes in condition.
Long-Term Care | Preceptor: Emily O'Connor, CRNP
10 Months- Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused assessments of long-term care residents with complex medical needs and multiple chronic conditions.
- Participate in differential diagnosis, medication reconciliation, laboratory review, chronic disease management, evaluation of acute changes in condition, and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Clinical periods: Aug-Dec 2025 (120 hours); Jan-Jun 2026 (135 hours)
Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care
1 Year 6 Months- Provide nursing care in long-term care settings, coordinating medication administration, assessment, documentation, and communication of changes in resident condition.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
1 Year 3 Months- Managed cardiac step-down patients, including administration, titration, and maintenance of cardiac medication infusions and rapid response to changes in clinical status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans supporting safety, quality of life, and optimal health outcomes.
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Float Pool
1 Year 6 Months- Floated across medical-surgical services, assessing treatment response, recognizing early clinical deterioration, and coordinating care for diverse adult patient populations.
Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Specialty Care / Vaccine Clinic
10 Months- Supported outpatient cardiology, pulmonology, infectious disease, psychiatry, urology, endocrinology, podiatry, and vascular surgery services.
- Assisted physicians with outpatient procedures and testing including cystoscopy, biopsies, vascular procedures, echocardiograms, and cardiac stress testing; supported vaccine-clinic operations and evolving protocols.
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Float Pool
2 Months- Floated among medical-surgical, telemetry, observation, and specialty units to provide adaptable acute-care nursing support.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
7 Months- Provided step-down nursing care for patients requiring advanced cardiac monitoring and frequent reassessment.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
8 Months- Delivered telemetry care, including bedside cardiac monitoring and assessment for hemodynamic instability and changes in condition, including care of COVID-positive patients.
Registered Nurse - Float Pool / Cardiac Telemetry
1 Year 4 Months- Floated across orthopedics, trauma, neurology, cardiology, telemetry, medical-surgical, ED holds, and step-down units.
- Cared for patients following CABG and cardiac stent placement and for patients with STEMI/NSTEMI; supported cardiac monitoring and stress-test workflows.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Anticipated Fall 2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Skills
Family Primary Care
Adult Primary Care
Pediatric Primary Care
Women's Health
LGBTQIA+ Care
Postpartum Hypertension
Long-Term Care / Geriatrics
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
Preventive Care
Chronic Disease Management
Patient & Family Education
Interprofessional Care Coordination
Certification
Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania Board of Nursing - Multistate RN774663 | Expires 10/31/2026, Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing - 95160213 | Expires 02/29/2028, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Current, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Current, CPR Certified | EKG Competent
Timeline
Emergency Medicine | Preceptor: Joseph Mattis, CRNP
UPMC Mercy Hospital
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Cardiology / Heart & Vascular Care | Preceptor: Nichola Vogus, CRNP
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute - Bethel Park
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Family Primary Care | Preceptors: Nicholas Dominick, DO; Beth Schwartz, CRNP
UPMC Squirrel Hill Family Medicine
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Family Primary Care | Preceptor: Sabrina Platt, CRNP
University Family Medicine - UPMC
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Adult Primary Care | Preceptor: Trisha Domalewski, CRNP
Complete Primary Care Associates - UPMC
01.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
Westmoreland Hospital
01.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Pediatric Primary Care | Preceptor: Amy Dillon, PNP
Pediatric Associates of Westmoreland - Connellsville
08.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Long-Term Care | Preceptor: Emily O'Connor, CRNP
Genesis Medical Associates - Heyl Family Practice
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care
Clipboard Health
07.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Teaching Assistant / Clinical Instructor
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
UPMC St. Margaret
08.2023 - 11.2024Read More
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Float Pool
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Specialty Care / Vaccine Clinic
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Float Pool
St. Joseph Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2021Read More
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
07.2020 - 02.2021Read More
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Palomar Medical Center - Escondido
11.2019 - 07.2020Read More
Registered Nurse - Float Pool / Cardiac Telemetry
Riverside Community Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2019Read More
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Family Nurse Practitioner Track
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Personal Information
Title: Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner Candidate