Jerry Brown
Peyton,CO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Supported physicians during procedures.
Endoscopy Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported physicians during procedures.
Burn ICU Charge Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Ben Taub Hospital
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed IV drips, ventilators, and EVDs.
Burn ICU RN
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
04.2008 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA03.2008
Skills
- Technician for EGD, Colonoscopy, Push Enteroscopy, ERCP, EUS, and Endoflip / Esoflip
- Scope Cleaning
- Pre-Procedure patient preparation
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Moderate Sedation
- Epic Trained
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Accomplishments
- Created the first mock code for the Highlands Ranch Endoscopy department.
- Organized scope room log books for better scope and patient tracking.
Certification
- Colorado Nursing License - Current
- ACLS - Current
- BLS - Current
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Endoscopy Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health
04.2019 - 12.2020
Burn ICU Charge Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health
08.2014 - 04.2019
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Ben Taub Hospital
09.2013 - 07.2014
Burn ICU RN
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
04.2008 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
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