BRITTANY WHITAKER
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner with 7+ years of RN experience in various healthcare settings. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Dual board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Nearing completion of a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Leadership and Nurse Educator certification. Committed to holistic, evidence-based care across diverse populations with a strong focus on patient advocacy and education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Home Health RN
Care Options for Kids
01.2025 - Current
- Provide skilled nursing care to medically complex pediatric patients in the home setting, including those with developmental delays, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, seizure disorders, and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and perform treatments per physician orders and nursing care plans.
- Educate and support families on disease management, medication adherence, equipment use, and emergency protocols to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pediatricians, therapists, social workers, and school staff to coordinate holistic, patient-centered care.
- Accurately document clinical interventions and progress in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
- Adapt care strategies to the needs of nonverbal or behaviorally complex children, demonstrating empathy, cultural sensitivity, and strong clinical judgment.
Pediatric Home Health RN
Team Select Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Deliver direct, one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients with chronic and acute conditions in their homes, ensuring safety, comfort, and high-quality outcomes.
- Manage complex cases involving tracheostomy care, ventilator support, enteral feeding, oxygen therapy, seizure precautions, and medication administration.
- Perform detailed assessments and implement individualized care plans in alignment with physician directives and clinical best practices.
- Serve as a clinical liaison between families, providers, and case managers to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care and optimal patient progress.
- Educate caregivers and family members on pediatric health maintenance, equipment handling, infection control, and developmental milestones.
- Maintain precise, timely documentation to support medical necessity, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Adult/Geriatric – Home Health RN
Maxim Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered skilled nursing visits to adult and geriatric patients across various home settings, managing chronic illnesses, post-surgical recovery, and medication compliance.
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments, patient/family education, and coordination of services with physicians and therapists.
- Emphasized fall prevention, chronic disease education, and health literacy to support independence and reduce re-hospitalization.
NCLEX-RN Tutor
Reverse to Health, LLC
01.2015 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Private Duty RN
BrightStar Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided one-on-one care to adult and pediatric patients with medically complex conditions in private homes, supporting safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications, managed enteral feedings, performed wound care, and implemented skilled nursing interventions per physician orders.
- Monitored for signs of physical or cognitive decline, communicated with families and providers, and documented care in real time.
RN Supervisor
Grand Pavilion
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversaw clinical operations of a long-term care unit serving older adults with acute, chronic, and psychiatric needs.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensured adherence to care plans, and responded to changes in resident condition with critical thinking and timely escalation.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinated with social workers, therapy, and families on complex discharge planning.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
RN Case Manager
Encompass Home Health & Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed full caseloads of adult and geriatric home health patients, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across Kansas and Missouri.
- Conducted SOC (Start of Care), re-certifications, and discharge visits; developed individualized care plans based on OASIS data and clinical findings.
- Advocated for patient needs, coordinated interdisciplinary services, and monitored clinical outcomes to meet Medicare and agency benchmarks.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Senior Pharmacy Tech
Walgreens Pharmacy
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Processed and verified prescriptions with attention to drug interactions, allergies, and patient safety, supporting pharmacists in clinical decision-making.
- Assisted with prior authorizations, insurance billing, and medication therapy management (MTM) support for chronic conditions.
- Provided customer education on medication adherence, over-the-counter therapies, and pharmacy-based immunization services.
- Assisted in maintaining adequate stock levels of medications through effective purchasing practices considering demand fluctuation or potential shortages.
- Reduced medication errors by meticulously verifying prescription information and conducting thorough drug interaction checks.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
- Supervised 20 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Leadership
Graceland University
Independence, MO12.2026
Skills
- Primary & psychiatric care across the lifespan
- Medication management and crisis stabilization
- ADHD, Autism, Mood Disorders
- Telehealth & in-person evaluation
- Experience with EMR systems: EPIC, Athena, Kareo, SimplePractice
- Health education, family engagement, prevention
- Proficient in Spanish language communication
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – In Progress, Expected December 2026
- Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
- Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP-BC) – December 2024
- Post-Graduate Certificate: Nurse Educator – In Progress, Expected December 2026
- Registered Nurse (Compact License) – TX, KS, MO, etc.
- BLS & ACLS Certified
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Milieu Psychiatry Consulting- Katy, TX I DNP Student 2025
- Memorial Park Psychiatry – Houston, TX | PMHNP Student | 2024
- Mindfulness Health – Las Vegas, NV | PMHNP Student | 2024
- CVS Minute Clinic – Kansas City, MO | FNP Student | 2018
- TP Children & Teens – Kansas City, MO | FNP Student | 2018
- Mercy & Truth Medical Mission – Shawnee, KS | FNP Student | 2018
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- President, Student Nurses Association – KCKCC
- Led fundraiser raising $70,000 for nursing scholarships
- Designed student branding and nursing apparel
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health RN
Care Options for Kids
01.2025 - Current
Pediatric Home Health RN
Team Select Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Adult/Geriatric – Home Health RN
Maxim Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2024
Private Duty RN
BrightStar Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
RN Supervisor
Grand Pavilion
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN Case Manager
Encompass Home Health & Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2018
NCLEX-RN Tutor
Reverse to Health, LLC
01.2015 - Current
Senior Pharmacy Tech
Walgreens Pharmacy
01.2001 - 01.2014
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Leadership
Graceland University
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