Charnita Mikelle Bryant
Woodstock,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated pediatric primary care provider with a focus on patient education and mentoring. Successfully manages advance practice providers in outpatient settings, fostering a collaborative learning environment while enhancing the delivery of care to families facing social determinants. Strong communication skills facilitate effective teaching and conflict resolution.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2018 - Current
- Directed and supervised team in daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to standards.
- Hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated.
- Provided guidance and direction to advance practice providers regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback to enhance individual and team capabilities.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Adjunct Faculty
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2018 - Current
- Guided Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students as a clinical preceptor.
- Created a supportive clinical environment for students to develop practical skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane Primary Care Clinic
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2006 - Current
- Assess, diagnose and manage the health care of children from birth to adolescence.
- Educated patients and families on chronic medical illnesses, leading to decreased Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions.
- Precepted medical residents in pediatric primary care, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Mentored fellow pediatric nurse practitioners, fostering professional development and collaboration.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Stevenson University
Stevenson, Maryland
09.2006 - 05.2009
- Supervised 6-8 undergraduate nursing students on inpatient pediatric unit, ensuring application of clinical skills and fostering professional development.
- Developed tailored plans post-clinical conferences to enhance student learning and address individual needs.
- Managed grading of clinical assignments and papers, providing constructive feedback to support student growth.
Graduate Assistant/Clinical Instructor
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Supervised 7-8 undergraduate nursing students on an inpatient pediatric unit.
- Coordinated logistics for post-clinical conferences, facilitating collaborative discussions to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Oversaw the grading of clinical assignments and papers.
Per Diem Nurse
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed care for chronically ill patients on infant and toddler unit with diverse medical diagnoses, ensuring comprehensive treatment and support.
- Educated families through hands-on demonstrations to enhance direct care involvement and facilitate smoother discharge processes.
- Trained new staff on unit protocols and procedures, fostering adherence to best practices and improving overall team competency.
Triage Nurse
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Coordinated Synagis program operations for premature infants, managing patient eligibility and treatment schedules to optimize health outcomes.
- Led care management for patients with plumbism, enhancing treatment adherence and patient well-being.
- Delivered medical advice to pediatric patients via telephone, ensuring timely access to care.
- Educated patients and families about medical care and treatment options.
Nurse Clinician II
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Children’s Medical and Surgical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed care for chronically ill patients on infant and toddler unit, addressing complex medical needs including respiratory, cardiac, neurological disorders, and end-stage renal disease.
- Performed tracheostomy care, ventilation support, gastrostomy care, wound care, and provided developmental stimulation.
- Educated families through hands-on demonstrations, empowering them to participate in direct care and facilitating smoother transitions to home.
- Guided new staff through orientation and training, enhancing their understanding of unit protocols and improving team readiness.
Staff Nurse II
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Managed care for chronically ill patients on infant and toddler unit, addressing multiple medical diagnoses including premature infants, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and feeding disorders, neonatal drug withdrawal, and end stage renal disease.
- Provided tracheostomy care, ventilation support, gastrostomy care, wound care, and developmental stimulation to enhance patient recovery and quality of life.
- Educated families via demonstration to incorporate families in direct care to prepare for discharge to home.
- Guided new staff in patient care techniques, fostering skill development and ensuring consistent quality of care on infant and toddler unit.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland06-2018
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland05-1997
Skills
- Clinical oversight
- Clinical supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Staff mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- NAPNAP, 2006-present
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2016-present
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care, Pediatric Nursing Certified Board, 06/01/06, 20060893
- Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist, Pediatric Nursing Certified Board, 06/01/24, 20249005
Preceptorship
- Preceptor to medical residents at Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center
- Preceptor to graduate students in primary care at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Newsletter
- HLPC Safety News, 2016
- HLPC Safety News, 2017
Continuing Education Programs Attended
- JHHS, Learning and Development, Hopkins Leadership Essentials, 2026
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Current Concepts in Advance Practice Conference, Managing Advanced Practice Providers, 2026
- Zero to Three Healthy Steps, 2024
- KySS Child-Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship Program, 2024
- NAPNAP Annual Conference, 2024
- NAPNAP Annual Conference, 2023
- Rapid Interactive Test for Autism (RITA-T) in Toddlers, 2022
- NAPNAP Annual Conference, 2022
- NAPNAP Annual Conference, 2021
- NAPNAP Annual Conference, 2020
- NAPNAP Annual Conference, 2019
- Johns Hopkins Ambulatory Management Program
- Johns Hopkins Prescription for Healthcare Lean Course
- American Academy of Pediatrics Conference: Growing Your Kids Project
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Trauma Informed Care Conference
- Innovative Design- Sibley Hospital
- Johns Hopkins Symposium on Social Determinants of Health
- Johns Hopkins Emergenetics Workshop- Training in Leadership, Advance Communication Skills
Community Volunteer Work
- Windsor Mill Middle School PTA Secretary, 2024
- Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane Clinic Fall Festival, 2023
- Advance Practice Provider Supported Blood Drive at JHMI, 2023
- Downtown Locker Room sponsored Feeding the Homeless, 2017
- Johns Hopkins Team American Heart Association Heart Walk, 2016
- Night of Peace Family Shelter, 2016
- Henderson Hopkins School Health Fair, 2015
- Henderson Hopkins School Health Fair, 2014
- Guest reader at Tench Tilghman Elementary, 2011
Awards
First recipient of the Miller-Coulson Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Clinical Excellence Award, 05/01/15
Publications
- Utilizing an Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening Tool in a Primary Care Clinic: Translation of Evidence into Nursing and Healthcare, Bryant, C., VanGraafeiland, B., Springer Publishing Company, 2024
- Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project, Bryant, C., VanGraafeiland, B., Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, 34, 122-127, 2020
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending quality time with my family
- Vacationing
- Reading
- Learning new things
Conference Presentations
Trauma Informed Care: It's More Than Just a Screening Tool, 2022 JHM Ambulatory Nursing Conference, Baltimore, MD
Trauma Informed Care in the Ambulatory Setting, July 2024 Lunch & Lunch Ambulatory Nursing Staff
Professional Licensure
- Maryland State RN License, 01/01/97, present
- Maryland State Advance Practice License in Pediatrics, Primary Care, 01/01/06, present, R136801
Activities
- Harriet Lane Clinic Family Advisory Café’, 2023-present
- Advanced Practice Provider Diversity & Outreach Subcommittee, 2022-present
- Member of the Patient Family Centered Design Team, 2015-present
- Co-Champion of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), 2014-present
- Co-Chairperson of the Morale Committee, 2014-present
- Selected as Lead of the Mother/Baby Joint Clinic Visits, 2013-2014
- Member of Multi-Disciplinary Management Leadership Team, 2010-present
- Auditor of Medication Reconciliation based on JACHO standards, 2010-2012
- Member of the Resident Advisory Committee, 2007-2014
Accomplishments
- The First Miller-Coulson Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Clinical Excellence Award, April 2015
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
01.2018 - Current
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane Primary Care Clinic
11.2006 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Stevenson University
09.2006 - 05.2009
Graduate Assistant/Clinical Instructor
University of Maryland School of Nursing
08.2005 - 05.2006
Per Diem Nurse
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2006
Triage Nurse
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
01.2001 - 01.2002
Nurse Clinician II
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Children’s Medical and Surgical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Staff Nurse II
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing