Her Story
About Priscilla
Priscilla Brittine is a healthcare professional specializing in respiratory therapy, patient advocacy, and team leadership. She began her career in 2006 as an equipment technician and advanced to her current role as a team leader, where she delegates assignments, supports her team, and provides direct patient care in the hospital setting. She also serves as an adjunct educator, teaching the next generation of respiratory therapists. Her academic background includes an associate degree in respiratory therapy and a bachelor's degree in healthcare science. Beyond her clinical and educational work, Priscilla is a dedicated advocate for stomach cancer awareness. She has volunteered with Debbie's Dream Foundation for the past three years, traveling to Washington, D.C., to advocate for increased funding and planning a one-mile 5K event in November for National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. She attributes her success to her family and the support system around her, and she values providing the best possible care to patients while treating them with respect and recognizing their humanity.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Priscilla
01What do you attribute your success to?
My family and the support that surrounds me. They help me keep going through setbacks with positive motivation.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Keep trying. You may not get it the first time, and that's okay. Just don't give up.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Find something you like, something you're passionate about, and go for it, even through the hurdles, even through when it feels like it's scary, that is when you need to go through it.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Keeping up with the advancements and everyday changes in healthcare. It's an evolving field that continuously changes, and while change can be good, not everyone likes it, but we have to keep up to provide proper patient care.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My family is important. In work, giving patients the best care possible, remembering they are human just like us, and treating them with respect.
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