Hi, I’m
Brittany Ferguson
RN, BSN, MSN AGACNP-BC
St Louis,MO
Summary
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Work History
St. Luke's Hospital St Louis, MO
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MICU
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- 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
St. Lukes’s Hospital Chesterfield, MO
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular/Surgical ICU
02.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Saint Louis University HospitalSaint Louis, MO
Registered Nurse Emergency Department/Trauma Registered Nurse
02.2016 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Excellent at obtaining IV access using peripheral, intraosseous, or ultrasound guided techniques
- Comfortable in emergency situations and able to perform as a 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
Mercy Hospital SouthSaint Louis , MO
Registered Nurse Medical ICU/ COVID ICU
07.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Education
Chamberlain UniversityDowners Grove, IL
Master of Science from Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practi
01.2020 - Current
Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2014 - 12.2015
Benedictine UniversitySpringfield, IL
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Cardiac/Medical ICU expert
IV setup
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- Presenter- St. Louis and Washington University Resident Training
- Leader of Emergency Department Rapid Improvement Event
Certification
Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MICU
St. Luke's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular/Surgical ICU
St. Lukes’s Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse Medical ICU/ COVID ICU
Mercy Hospital South
07.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult
04-2020
Chamberlain University
Master of Science from Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practi
01.2020 - Current
St. Louis University Hospital Nurse Leadership Award
01-2019
Registered Nurse Emergency Department/Trauma Registered Nurse
Saint Louis University Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2023
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2014 - 12.2015
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
08.2010 - 05.2014