MOLLY M. BROGDON
Tulsa,USA
Summary
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 7+ years of RN experience in high-acuity pediatric and critical care settings and 7+ years as a pediatric nurse practitioner in pediatric gastroenterology. Key contributor in co-developing and launching the pediatric gastroenterology clinic within Saint Francis Health System, managing both inpatient and outpatient populations, and historically providing 24/7 call coverage during program launch. Recognized for high-volume patient management, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and improvements to procedural efficiency and service line growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Warren Clinic Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Saint Francis Health System
Tulsa, Oklahoma
12.2018 - Current
- Key contributor in co-developing and launching the pediatric gastroenterology service line within Saint Francis Health System, supporting service line growth, patient access, and clinical operations
- Independently manage a high-volume outpatient clinic and previously managed inpatient consult services for pediatric patients with complex acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
- Perform comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic workup, and treatment planning, including interpretation of advanced gastrointestinal testing
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality patient care
- Manage complex and critically ill pediatric patients with a high degree of clinical autonomy
- Mentor and support onboarding of APPs and students, serving as a clinical resource within the practice
- Historically provided 24/7 call coverage during the clinic’s launch while maintaining full outpatient responsibilities, supporting establishment and growth of the service line
- Assisted in endoscopic procedures, improving procedural efficiency and patient throughput
Charge Nurse
Pediatric Emergency Center, Saint Francis Health System
Tulsa, Oklahoma
10.2013 - 12.2018
- Responded effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision-making
- Collaborated with emergency medicine physicians, advance practice providers, and nurses to ensure effective and safe patient care delivery
- Oversaw operations of a high-acuity pediatric emergency unit during nights and weekends
- Extensive experience with pediatric cardiac arrests, pain management, sedations, intubations, drip management, vascular access, pediatric patient stabilization, fluid resuscitation, assisting physicians and APPs with procedures such as orthopedic bedside reductions, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes
- Direct patient management of pediatric level one and level two traumas
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, externs, and students in high-acuity pediatric emergency care
Staff Registered Nurse
Critical Care Float Pool, Saint Francis Health System
Tulsa, Oklahoma
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Experience in a multitude of critical care practices, including trauma/surgical, neurological and medical intensive care units, adult and pediatric emergency centers
- Skills included: assistance with multiple bedside procedures, administration and titration of intravenous narcotics, paralytics, and anesthetics, monitoring of airways, drains, bolts, and central/peripheral lines
Staff Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical Unit, Stillwater Medical Center
Stillwater, Oklahoma
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Experience in a multitude of surgical and medical practices, as well as pediatric practices
- Skills include: Medical-Surgical Nursing and required skills, including outstanding patient care and discharge planning
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
Stillwater, Oklahoma04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Education and Promotion
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma07.2010
Certification
- American Red Cross, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer: Issued October 2011
- National Council Licensure Examination, Registered Nurse (RN): Issued June 2012
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS): Issued August 2012
- American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Issued September 2013
- American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Issued December 2013
- Emergency Nurses Association, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Issued April 2014
- Emergency Nurses Association, Emergency Pediatric Nursing Course (ENPC): Issued March 2015
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN): Issued April 2015
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Certified Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Issued January 2019
Timeline
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Warren Clinic Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Saint Francis Health System
12.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Pediatric Emergency Center, Saint Francis Health System
10.2013 - 12.2018
Staff Registered Nurse
Critical Care Float Pool, Saint Francis Health System
05.2013 - 10.2013
Staff Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical Unit, Stillwater Medical Center
05.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
Bachelor of Science - Health Education and Promotion
Oklahoma State University
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama