ALAN BROOKS
Burleson,Texas
Summary
Compassionate RN with a proven track record in acute care and patient education. Recognized for strong mentorship abilities and collaboration skills, contributing to enhanced team performance and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
UTSW Medical Center
Dallas, TX
09.2002 - Current
- Administered patient care and medication, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatments, and preventive care strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to clinical standards.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-1998
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Newborn care
- Respiratory support
- Intravenous therapy
- Monitoring vital signs
- Cardiac monitors
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Diet and nutrition
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Acute care expertise
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Procedure room preparation
Certification
- Neonates and Newborns 1998 - 2016
- Specialized in triage and stabilization of infants at birth from 23 weeks gestation to term infants.
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
UTSW Medical Center
09.2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Lamar University
Daisy Award
For promoting, teaching, and encouraging new graduate RN's in the care of infants both in/out of the NICU and Nursery settings.