JayLa Brown
Houston
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 2.5 years of experience in acute and mental health settings within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Demonstrates strong leadership potential, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to coordinate care, support staff engagement, and promote a safe, inclusive environment. Experienced in fall audits, workflow support, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Committed to supporting nursing teams, advancing quality outcomes, and contributing to effective unit operations. Currently completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (Leadership) to advance into nursing leadership roles.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston
03.2023 - Current
- Provide safe, evidence-based direct patient care with strong clinical judgment and professionalism.
- Conduct fall audits to support patient safety, identify risks, and promote compliance with fall-reduction protocols.
- Assist with staffing, 12-hour shift reporting, and unit workflow support to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with leadership on Magnet initiatives, staff engagement, and quality improvement projects.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and maintain strong communication with clinical teams.
- Maintain compliance with VA policies, accreditation expectations, and regulatory standards.
- Support SOP revisions, workflow refinement, and evaluation of care processes for improved outcomes.
- Conduct frequent patient care rounds to promote safety, engagement, and direct support on the unit.
- Build rapport with Veterans through empathy, cultural competence, and therapeutic communication.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and accountability in decision-making and patient care planning.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership
Arkansas State University
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD 01.2019 - 07.2021
Skills
- Staffing coordination
- Workflow support
- Strong written communication
- Strong verbal communication
- Quality improvement
- Performance improvement
- Organizational accuracy
- Documentation accuracy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Inclusive care
- Proficient with VISTA
- Proficient with VA clinical systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 12/31/25
- HIPAA & Privacy Act Training
- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Strategic Planning: Population Health Improvement & Social Marketing
Credentials
- Doctor of Healthcare Administration
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2019 - 07.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership
Arkansas State University
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham