Jerry Broome
RN
Austin,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with psychiatric specialty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Austin Oaks Hospital
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided nursing care for psychiatric patients using the nursing process
- Assessing mental health needs, developed nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care
- Administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician
- Ensure safety and provide milieu management and crisis intervention strategies
- Patients served include children, adolescents, and adults (18+) and geriatric (55+).
Charge Nurse
Glendale Memorial Hospital
Glendale, CA
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Effectively served as Interim Charge Nurse, supervised and led a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, ensuring coordinated and efficient patient care
- Demonstrated strong management skills in allocating resources, including staff assignments, to optimize patient outcomes
- Proficient in managing and de-escalating crisis situations, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff
- Developed and implemented crisis intervention protocols, contributing to a proactive and prepared unit environment
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with staff, patients and family, enhancing overall understanding and cooperation
- Collaborated with psychiatrist, therapist, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans and provide holistic patient care
- Conducted thorough psychiatric assessments, demonstrating keen observational and analytical skills to identify changes in patient conditions
- Proficient in psychotropic medication administration, monitoring, and evaluation of therapeutic responses and potential side effects
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality of patient care and ensure adherence to regulatory standards
- Ensured strict compliance with State and Federal regulations, maintaining a commitment to the highest standard of patient safety and care.
Staff Nurse
Secure Nursing Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided nursing care for patients in various hospitals including Mission Community Hosp., Northridge Medical Hosp., and Glendale Memorial Hosp.
Staff Nurse
UltraCare Registry
New York, NY
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Provided nursing care for patients in Bellevue Hosp., Psychiatry and Metropolitan Hosp
Charge Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center
New York, NY
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for supervising and managing Tour III staff
- Provided nursing care for patients in withdrawals from Substance Abuse
- Admissions and discharge planning
- Provided patient teaching/nursing care related to Substance Abuse and secondary illnesses
- Assess patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
Education
Associates Degree Nursing -
Austin Community College
Austin, TX01.1997
US Army Medical Specialist -
Academy of Health Science
Ft. Sam Houston, TX01.1985
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Mental Health Counseling
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Behavioral Management
Military Experience
- US National Guard (Reserves), Austin, TX, 1988 - 1992
LVN/ Medical Specialist: Treated and trained personnel. Skills: IV Therapy, Triage, Chemical Warfare Treatments/ Assessments, and EMT. Squad Leader, Head Medic in charge of M.A.S.H./E.R., Assistant to Platoon Leader
- US Army (Active Duty), Ft. Sill, OK, 1984 - 1987
Medical Specialist: Achieved rank of Specialist Four (E-4), Honorable Discharge (DD-214 Form provided upon request)
Special Recognitions
- US National Guard: Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Leadership Development School
- US Army: Honorable Discharge, Expert Field Medical Badge (highest awarded medal service during peace time), Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal
Cerner Trainer
Trained and taught Cerner software applications to Glendale Memorial Hospital in the Behavioral Health Dept (30+ employees).
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Austin Oaks Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse
Glendale Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse
Secure Nursing Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse
UltraCare Registry
01.2010 - 07.2012
Charge Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center
07.2007 - 01.2010
Associates Degree Nursing -
Austin Community College
US Army Medical Specialist -
Academy of Health Science
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