DEBRAH BROWN
Meridian,Idaho
Summary
Registered Nurse leader with experience across psychiatric care, case management, and nursing administration. Brings a strong background in staff mentorship, patient care planning, quality reporting, and coordination with physicians and administrators. Supports safe, compliance operations by aligning daily workflows with Joint Commission and NCCHC standards while improving team communication and service delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Centurion Health
10.2025 - Current
- Responsibilities: Communicate between the regional office, medical director and health administrator to improve function and implement processes to achieve facility goals and objectives. Establish work schedules and assignments according to workload. Prepare reports and logs to promote the implementation of plans for quality services. Deliver mentorship to team members and build a collaborative work culture based on diversity and inclusion. Evaluate staff performance, drive continuous improvement and monitor to ensure compliance with set policies and protocols. Supervise nursing staff, assigned duties, and support daily patient care delivery. Assist in the development of clinical care processes in coordination with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare standards.
Director of Nursing Services
State Hospital West
03.2021 - 10.2025
- Responsibilities: Communicate between departments to improve function and implement processes and policy change. Establish work schedules and assignments according to workload. Prepare reports and logs to promote the implementation of plans for quality services. Deliver mentorship to team members and build a collaborative work culture based on diversity and inclusion. Evaluate staff performance, drive continuous improvement and monitor to ensure compliance with hospital goals and objectives. Assist in the development of policies and clinical care standards in coordination with the Joint Commission. Develop and update patient care plans including interventions, goals and discharge planning. Hired as a Psychiatric Nurse March 2021. Promoted to House Supervisor in December 2021. Promoted to Nurse Manager in November 2022. Assumed position of Director of Nursing in November 2023.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
MultiCare Home Health
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Responsibilities: Perform initial assessments, evaluate patient needs, and patient safety in the home. Document accurate, detailed assessments following Medicare guidelines. Develop individualized care plans coordinating an interdisciplinary team. Communicate patient needs and progress with the home healthcare team as well as the patient's doctor. Provide patient education. Provide case management complying with regulatory and company policies and procedures. Monitor and perform medical interventions such as PICC line infusions/care, wound care, catheter placement/bladder instillations, IV placement/infusions, ostomy care, and post-op care. Identify and escalate patients' needs appropriately following guidelines and protocols.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsibilities: Complete triage and intake through patient interviews in both the Emergency Psychiatric Unit and the Crisis Recovery Unit. Complete health and mental assessments, screening for acuity of illness. Develop and implement care plans and behavior risk assessments, assisted doctors and multi-disciplinary team members pursue a plan of care with discharge planning. Provide a therapeutic environment while monitoring treatment regimens, assisting patients with coping skills and providing patient education. Observe up to 12 patients on the recovery unit for behavioral changes, reporting any changes. Administer oral and injectable medication in routine and emergency situations while monitoring for medication efficacy and adverse reactions. Provide medical assistance in emergency situations and participate as part of the Rapid Response Team. Provide supervisory support and unit management as charge nurse.
Volunteer Registered Nurse
Volunteers in Medicine
05.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsibilities: Triage patients in the community clinic setting and prioritize care needs. Assess symptoms, histories, and vital signs for patients. Perform interventions such as blood draws, injections, glucose monitoring and EKGs. Educate patients on medications, self-care, and follow-up instructions. Assist the doctor with minor procedures and sterile setup. Orient and train new nurses and medical assistants. Document nursing notes and care plans in the electronic health record.
Registered Nurse Independent Consultant
ER Ambulance
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Responsibilities: Routinely assess patients in the hospital, rehabilitation unit and home environment who required transportation to and from dialysis. Recommend transportation methods. Document patient assessments, treatments, and transport details in records. Educate patients and caregivers on proper methods of care.
Registered Nurse
Naturopathic Health Center
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Responsibilities: Support patient intake, triage, and referral communication. Perform primary patient care, chronic disease management, vitals, injections and 12 lead EKGs. Perform IV insertion for IV therapy, IV monitoring and IV discontinuation. Coordinate care plans with naturopathic providers and support staff. Educate patients on wellness routines, medications, and home care. Track charts, lab results, and clinical records for naturopathic services. Prepare exam rooms and maintained clean, safe clinical supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA08-2009
Certified Medical Assistant -
Kelsey-Jenny College
San Diego, CA06-1997
Master of Science - Nursing-PMHNP
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN10-2026
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Medication Management
- Crisis Intervention
- EMR/EHR Proficiency
- Treatment Care Planning
- Clinical leadership
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Personal Information
- ID Type: State of Idaho RN License
- ID Number: 54572
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Centurion Health
10.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing Services
State Hospital West
03.2021 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager
MultiCare Home Health
06.2016 - 03.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse Independent Consultant
ER Ambulance
04.2012 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse
Naturopathic Health Center
07.2011 - 04.2012
Volunteer Registered Nurse
Volunteers in Medicine
05.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kaplan College
Certified Medical Assistant -
Kelsey-Jenny College
Master of Science - Nursing-PMHNP
Purdue Global University