Gerard Du Bousquet
Babylon,NY
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse who brings extensive frontline and leadership expertise gained over more than a decade in nursing—first as a Licensed Practical Nurse (2013 – 2025) and now as an RN—across acute psychiatric and long-term geriatric settings. Proven track record of supervising multidisciplinary teams, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and spearheading quality-improvement initiatives. Highly skilled in psychotropic and general medication administration, wound and infection management, crisis intervention, and electronic health-record documentation. Fluent in Haitian Creole and recognized for forging therapeutic alliances that elevate both patient outcomes and staff performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
01.2025 - Current
- Providing patient care: Deliver comprehensive care to patients with various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and bipolar disorder.
- Monitoring patient behavior: Observe and analyze changes in patient behavior, assessing for any signs of suicidal tendencies or potential harm to self or others, and intervening appropriately.
- Administering medications: Safely administer psychotropic medications, including understanding their side effects, and monitor their effectiveness.
- Providing therapeutic support: Engage in therapeutic communication, build strong relationships with patients, offer reassurance, and help them develop coping skills.
- Crisis intervention: Respond promptly to crisis situations, effectively managing severe mental health and behavioral issues, and de-escalating agitated patients.
- Ensuring patient safety: Implement and monitor compliance with therapeutic restrictive orders, maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, and take appropriate action when patients are at risk of harming themselves or others.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals: Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintaining patient records: Accurately document patient information, including assessments, treatment reports, progress notes, and medication administration.
Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor
Chapin Home for the Aging
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conduct routine audits and assessments to ensure adherence to protocols and quality standards.
- Address and resolve resident and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Lead infection control initiatives, ensuring a safe and compliant environment.
- Facilitate staff training, onboarding, and continuous professional development programs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chapin Home for the Aging
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Performed medication administration, wound care, and vital sign monitoring.
- Coordinated telephone and monthly medication orders to maintain seamless operations.
- Supervised and organized CNA assignments to meet patient needs effectively.
- Documented patient care using Sigma Care electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor’s degree -
Grand Canyon University
06.2025
Associate’s degree - undefined
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
01.2024
LPN Certification - undefined
VEEB, Hicksville, NY
Hicksville, NY01.2012
Skills
- MatrixCare
- Sigma
- Salute
- Microsoft Office
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
01.2025 - Current
Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor
Chapin Home for the Aging
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chapin Home for the Aging
01.2015 - 01.2025
Associate’s degree - undefined
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
LPN Certification - undefined
VEEB, Hicksville, NY
Bachelor’s degree -
Grand Canyon University
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