JESSICA BROOKS
DICKINSON,TX
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Vocational Nurse with 15 years of progressive nursing experience in correctional health, mental health, acute care, oncology, ambulatory care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care settings. Offering 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. Bachelor of Science in Nursing candidate completing program requirements on June 19, 2026, with NCLEX-RN eligibility upon completion and graduation in July 2026
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mental Health Nurse
UTMB Correctional Managed Care (CMC)
Galveston, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Oversee multidisciplinary nursing care delivery and care coordination for 300+ incarcerated patients receiving mental health services and continuity of care.
- Coordinate treatment and monitoring for approximately 35 high-acuity psychiatric patients requiring intensive nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, correctional staff, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate continuity of care and transfers to the state psychiatric hospitals for competency restoration services.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, medication administration, crisis intervention, emergency response, and patient advocacy.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor while promoting patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Clinic & Mental Health Nurse
Vital Core Health Strategies,Soluta, Care Here,Con Med
Galveston, Texas
06.2012 - 08.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care within a correctional healthcare environment.
- Performed medical and mental health assessments, medication administration, chronic disease management, and patient education.
- Responded to medical and psychiatric emergencies utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Administered insulin therapy, IV therapy, emergency medications, and routine nursing treatments.
- Conducted specimen collection, drug screening, and accurate clinical documentation.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote positive patient outcomes.
LVN II
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
Houston, Texas
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered nursing care to preoperative and postoperative patients in an acute care setting.
- Assisted with oncology treatments, blood product administration, and patient monitoring.
- Collected laboratory specimens and assessed patient responses to treatment.
Clinic Nurse
UTMB Friendswood
Friendswood, Texas
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted providers with bedside procedures, IV therapy, injections, EKGs, and patient assessments.
- Conducted pediatric and adolescent mental health screenings and assessments.
- Obtained vital signs, medication reconciliation, and comprehensive patient histories.
- Supported efficient ambulatory care operations while maintaining patient-centered care.
- Provided direct patient care, medication administration, patient education, chronic disease management, assessments, and support of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in outpatient settings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ball High School
Galveston, TXBachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Galen College of Nursing
07.2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX12.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Fortis College
06.2011
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Skills
Vital Signs Assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Health promotion
- Suicide prevention
- Patient health education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Referral coordination
- Psychiatric medication
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Medication administration
- Therapeutic communication
- Cardiac monitors
- Intake and discharge
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Tracheostomy care
- Needs assessment
- Patient condition monitoring
Head-to-Toe Patient Assessment
Urinary Catheter Insertion and Care
IV Initiation and Maintenance
Medication Administration
Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injections
Tracheostomy Care
Wound Care and Dressing Changes
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
PEG Tube Care and Feeding
PICC Line and Central Line Care
BAT
Urine and Drug Screening
AWARDS & Specialty classes
Flower Bud Award- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake May 2026, Recognized for excellence in patient-centered care, professionalism, compassion, and clinical performance during nursing school clinical experiences during ICU/Neuro ICU rotation.
Specialty Class-Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice
Affiliations
- National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
- Active Student Member | 2025 – Present
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Lead Mental Health Nurse 2022-current
- Weekend Nursing Supervisor
- Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation 2018, and Memory Care Facilities 2017
- Supervised nursing personnel and delegated patient care assignments.
- Coordinated staffing, admissions, discharges, and continuity of care.
- Managed clinical emergencies and supported patient safety initiatives.
- Provided leadership within skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and Alzheimer's/memory care environments.
Timeline
Lead Mental Health Nurse
UTMB Correctional Managed Care (CMC)
08.2025 - Current
LVN II
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
Clinic Nurse
UTMB Friendswood
11.2018 - 11.2019
Clinic & Mental Health Nurse
Vital Core Health Strategies,Soluta, Care Here,Con Med
06.2012 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Fortis College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Ball High School
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of the Mainland