LAQUANA M. BROWN MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor (Per-diem)
Cypress Nursing Home
Flushing, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Provided strategic guidance during emergency responses.
- Consistently resolved patient care and operational challenges by addressing concerns from nursing staff and families within the unit in a timely manner.
- Increased patient contentment ratings by developing an encouraging team culture.
- Ensured patients' and families' needs were met through strong advocacy within complex healthcare systems.
- Collaborated with medical staff to tailor care strategies.
- Maintained robust connections with employees, healthcare providers and community partners to ensure superior patient outcomes.
RN Supervisor
Rutland Nursing Home
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Guided nursing staff and families in addressing patient care concerns efficiently.
- Developed an atmosphere that promoted cooperation, leading to a harmonious workplace.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Lowered readmission rates through proactive interventions for high-risk patients.
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Promoted collaboration with healthcare personnel and community groups fostering high quality patient services.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Conducted routine checks, addressing potential risks for staff and resident safety.
Staff Nurse (Med-Surg Unit)
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Medication administration and documentation utilizing EMR (EPIC)
- Documented the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
- Supervision of patient care assistants
- Occasionally float to Progressive Care Unit and Telemetry Unit
Staff Nurse (Float Team)
Coney Island Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Documented the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
- Medication administration and documentation utilizing EMR (EPIC)
- Monitoring and adjusting specialized equipment used on patients and interpreting/recording electronic displays
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
- Supervision of patient care assistants
Unit Charge Nurse
Schulman and Schachne Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving patient recovery rates.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master Of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University-Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY01.2024
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL08.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Swedish Institute of Health Science
New York, NY08.2016
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical leadership
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Drug inventory management
- Patient education and counseling
- Facility oversight
- Matrix Care, Point Care Click, EPIC
Certification
ANCC 2024059233
BLS, ACLS
5/2025
Timeline
RN Supervisor (Per-diem)
Cypress Nursing Home
08.2024 - Current
RN Supervisor
Rutland Nursing Home
08.2022 - 09.2024
Staff Nurse (Float Team)
Coney Island Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse (Med-Surg Unit)
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2022
Unit Charge Nurse
Schulman and Schachne Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 03.2019
Master Of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University-Brooklyn
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Swedish Institute of Health Science