David Brown
Oberlin,OH
Summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner with 18+ total years of nursing experience spanning critical care, cardiovascular, and electrophysiology procedural care, and primary care. I am dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and advancing the nursing profession through clinical leadership and education. I am passionate about mentoring future clinicians, fostering provider resilience, and implementing evidence-based solutions that improve both patient outcomes and healthcare sustainability. I welcome opportunities in clinical practice, academia, and leadership.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, including health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory standards
- Deliver preventive care services, including wellness visits, health screenings, immunizations, and patient education
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
- Conduct comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations to guide evidence-based treatment plans
Circulating Nurse - Operating Room
Mercy Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
05.2020 - 07.2025
- Patient advocate - Ensuring patient is informed, safe, and comfortable throughout the perioperative period
- Conduct preoperative assessment and verify surgical consent
- Manage the operating room by maintaining the sterile field and ensuring the availability of necessary surgical instruments and supplies
- Coordinate with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, first assistants, and scrub techs, to ensure a seamless workflow
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accrediting bodies' standards
- Prepare for and respond to surgical emergencies, including performing critical interventions and supporting the surgical team in crisis situations
Circulating Nurse - Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology
Mercy Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
11.2013 - 05.2020
- Educated patients and families about cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures
- Performed duties expertly while in stressful and emergent situations
- Monitored and interpreted electrocardiograms, pulmonary catheter waveforms, intracardiac signals, and vital signs of the patient
- Assessed and monitored patients undergoing conscious sedation and cardiovascular procedures
- Developed electrophysiology training regimen for nursing staff
- Created cardiac cath lab orientation manual for new hire RN's
CVICU Nurse
Mercy Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
06.2007 - 11.2013
- Performed detailed physical assessments on post-operative and critically ill patients
- Implemented individualized care plans for patients
- Managed patients acutely recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting and valve replacement
- Managed patients acutely recovering from thoracotomy, carotid endarterectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular surgeries
- Administration and titration of vasoactive and inotropic medications with close monitoring of patient response
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner Track and Nurse Educator
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio05-2015
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Sandusky, Ohio05-2007
Skills
- Student mentorship
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Preceptorship and staff development
- Leadership and communication
- Educational technology
- Chronic disease managemement
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Excellent oral communication
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Developed critical care course: Designed and implemented critical care course with bundles on ventilators, chest tube management, code blue process, and temporary pacemakers. Course utilized by Mercy education department for 2 years.
- Streamlined RN Training: Developed orientation program for cath lab and electrophysiology new RN hires, resulting in increased nurse-retention by 90% at 12 months.
- Mentorship Success: Recipient of Mercy Health Pro-Preceptor Award in 2025. Honored for consistently fostering a supportive, hands-on learning environment in high-acuity settings.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ohio, RN.333154
- FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): Certification No.: F05250330
- FNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC):
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Ohio Board of Nursing: APRN.CNP.0039389
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CCRN - American Association of Critical Care Nurses (expired)
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
01.2025 - Current
Circulating Nurse - Operating Room
Mercy Regional Medical Center
05.2020 - 07.2025
Circulating Nurse - Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology
Mercy Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2020
CVICU Nurse
Mercy Regional Medical Center
06.2007 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner Track and Nurse Educator
Ashland University