Pediatric Operating Room Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Brigette Pritts BSN, RN is a pediatric operating room nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) candidate at the University of Maryland, specializing in pediatric primary care with a strong commitment to advancing pediatric wellbeing. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, Brigette provides high-quality, family-centered care to surgical patients from infancy through adolescence emphasizing patient safety, advocacy, and coordination of complex care needs within the surgical environment. This work has strengthened her desire to ensure that children and families receive equitable, evidence-based care across all healthcare settings. As a DNP student, Brigette plans to expand her clinical expertise to include comprehensive primary care for pediatric populations. Her scholarly interests include improving access to preventive services, enhancing care transitions between acute and primary care settings, and implementing evidence-based strategies that support pediatric growth and development.