Debra L Brooks, RN,CPN
Livingston,TX
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive varied nursing specialties experience in coordinating treatment plans and advocating for patients' rights. Known for strong critical thinking and mentorship skills, driving team success in diverse hospital environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN,CPN
HCA Healthcare Kingwood
Kingwood, Texas
04.1996 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Nursery, NICU experience
- Collaborate with HS/AOS facilitating safe patient transfers of care
- Certified Preceptor
- Lone Star College clinical instructor
- Charge nurse Pediatrics
- Pedi ER staff approx 2yrs
RN,CPN
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Cleveland, TX
02.1993 - 03.1996
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Staff nurse/ charge nurse
- Relief house supervisor
LVN,RN
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
Nacogdoches, Texas
05.1989 - 02.1993
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with nursing staff and physicians.
- Continued education to obtain RN
- Developed multiple areas of knowledge and roles as staff nurse
- PPU,NICU
- Charge Nurse 32 bed med-surg unit
- high level ICU/PACU
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TXNursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RISkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Care plan development
- Advanced IV skills
- Certified Preceptor
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- Certified Preceptor
- CPN
Accomplishments
- The Winner Project-Clinical Nurse Preceptor award
- Chemotherapy certification (15 yrs)/Central Line Certification
- Repeated recognition of IV skills on annual evaluations
- Employee of the month
- Previous NRP/STABLE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN,CPN
HCA Healthcare Kingwood
04.1996 - Current
RN,CPN
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
02.1993 - 03.1996
LVN,RN
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
05.1989 - 02.1993
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Angelina College
Nursing
Rhode Island College