Brandon Hedgspeth, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE, CPPS

Brandon Hedgspeth, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE, CPPS has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Brandon is currently working as the Director of Clinical Services at Grapefruit Health since September 2022. Prior to this, they were a Nursing Instructor at Parkland College starting from August 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, Brandon held various roles at OSF HealthCare. Brandon started as a Cardiovascular Surgical Nurse in July 2012, then transitioned to roles including Registered Nurse in the Flex Pool and Bed Management Specialist. Brandon later became a Quality and Safety Specialist, Patient Care Manager, and Patient Safety Coordinator. Finally, they served as the Manager of Quality and Safety from September 2019 to September 2022.

Before joining OSF HealthCare, Brandon worked as a Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown at Memorial Health from February 2011 to July 2012.

Overall, Brandon's work experience showcases their expertise and progression in clinical roles, quality and safety management, and healthcare leadership.

Brandon Hedgspeth has a diverse education history. Brandon earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Nursing Practice from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Southern New Hampshire University between 2014 and 2015.

As for their undergraduate education, Brandon Hedgspeth obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Illinois State University at an unspecified time before 2010. Before pursuing nursing, they also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from Illinois State University in 2008.

In terms of certifications, Brandon Hedgspeth became a Certified Professional in Patient Safety from the Institution for Healthcare Improvement in October 2019. Brandon later achieved the status of Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) in June 2022, contributing to their expertise in healthcare administration and leadership.