Jacob Brookshier
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgery
La Paz Regional Hospital
Parker, AZ
12.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient's condition pre-operatively and post-operatively, monitored vital signs, and provided necessary care.
- Administered medication to patients in accordance with the doctor's orders, and documented all treatments accurately.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing sterile items as needed or requested.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Nurse Extern
La Paz Regional Hospital
Parker, AZ
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Assessed patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Organized patient charts for review by physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored laboratory test results and communicated any abnormal findings to physicians or nurses.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Nurse Extern
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions in electronic health records system.
- Monitored laboratory test results and communicated any abnormal findings to physicians or nurses.
- Conducted educational sessions on disease prevention methods to patients and families.
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
Medication Technician
Prestige Assisted Living
Lake Havasu City, AZ
10.2017 - 09.2023
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications and accurately measuring liquids.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
CNA
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Personal Care Assistant
Lakeview Terrace Memory Care
Lake Havasu City, AZ
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Assistant Caregiver
Serenity Assisted Living
Lake Havasu City, AZ
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Assisted elderly and disabled individuals with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Provided companionship to clients by engaging in conversation and playing games.
- Maintained a clean environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients at all times by monitoring their movements.
- Observed client behavior and documented information in patient records.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
03-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Lake Havasu City05-2024
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Medication Management
- Team Collaboration
- Ability to Lift
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License #317434
- PeriOp 101: A Core Curriculum Didactic OR course
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgery
La Paz Regional Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
La Paz Regional Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse Extern
Havasu Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Medication Technician
Prestige Assisted Living
10.2017 - 09.2023
CNA
Havasu Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 10.2017
Personal Care Assistant
Lakeview Terrace Memory Care
10.2013 - 09.2015
Assistant Caregiver
Serenity Assisted Living
11.2011 - 10.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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