Paula Brown
Monroe,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retired
08.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing, Women’s Health Services & NICU
North Central Bronx
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw delivery of optimal nursing care to mothers, newborns, and neonates within the department
- Provided leadership guidance and direction to the nursing staff
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team (medical staff, midwives, and executive administration) to implement evidence-based practices and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
- Fostered a positive and collaborative work environment
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of new staff
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures that promote best practices and ensure high-quality patient care
- Managed departmental budget for resources to optimize operational efficiency
- Monitored and evaluated patient care outcomes, identified areas for improvement and implemented action plans
- Collaborated with other healthcare leaders to implement quality improvement initiatives and promote safe patient care
- Provided ongoing education and professional development opportunities to nursing staff to optimize their skill and knowledge
- Served as a liaison between the nursing staff and other departments promoting effective communication and interdepartmental collaboration
- Represented the department at interdepartmental meetings, committees, and advocating for the needs of patients and staff.
Associate Director of Nursing, Women’s Health Services & NICU & Nursing Operations
North Central Bronx
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Assisted in developing policies, objectives and standards of nursing service and education
- Assisted in the preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets
- Assisted in the development of administrative procedures and programs of patient care
- Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluated the nursing service in a major clinical division, or a home health agency in a hospital, participating in selection, placement and follow-up of patients transferred to homes
- Assisted with the planning, organization and conduct of a nursing education program
- Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service on the evening and night tours
- Directed activities of Supervisor of Nurses
- Prepared and made periodic and daily reports on administrative matters relating to staff and patient management
- Participated in the direction and implementation of a quality assurance program for nursing
- Attended and chaired regular staff meetings with nursing personnel
- Assessed nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care.
Nurse Educator and Nursing Supervisor of Nurses for Women’s Health Services
North Central Bronx Hospital
06.2005 - 09.2016
- Developed and coordinated orientation program for new hires on Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery
- Formulated, coordinated, and instructed all continuing nursing education for nursing staff in Women’s Health Services
- Consulted and implemented nursing education for the ED, ICU, and OPD
- Collaborated with Nursing Education Department in development and implementation of continuing education classes
- Met with departmental managers to assess educational needs
- Developed policies, protocols and procedures for Women’s Health Staff
- Developed and implemented the Maternal Early Warning System (MEWS) form for nursing staff in L&D PACU
- Mentored nursing students for capstone projects in BSN, MSN, and PHD programs
- Supervised nursing staff on Labor & Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery
- Worked closely with Performance Improvement team in developing evidence-based solutions to enhance nursing performance
- Provided administrative coverage for hospital on weekends.
Adjunct Professor OB component
Long Island University
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared and conducted pre-post conferences
- Provided clinical instruction and resource for nursing students on hospital unit
- Promoted application of didactic instruction to clinical assignments
- Assisted nursing student in formulating a comprehensive nursing care plan for assigned patients
- Developed questions and scenarios to promote and enhance critical thinking
- Evaluated nursing student’s clinical performance.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor OB & Pediatric Nursing
Orange County Community College
03.2010 - 12.2015
- Prepared for and conducted pre-post conferences
- Provided clinical instruction and resource for nursing students on hospital unit
- Promoted application of didactic instruction to clinical assignments
- Assisted nursing student in formulating a comprehensive nursing care plan for assigned patients
- Developed questions and scenarios to promote and enhance critical thinking
- Evaluated nursing student’s clinical performance.
Head Nurse Labor and Delivery Unit
Jacobi Medical Center
04.2004 - 06.2005
- In charge of daily operations in managing Labor & Delivery Unit.
Assistant Head Nurse Labor and Delivery
Jacobi Medical Center
10.1985 - 04.2004
- Assisted head nurse in managing daily operations on Labor & Delivery Unit.
RN Per-diem
Horton Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.1999 - 09.2003
- Prepared operating room for surgical cases
- Admitted patients to the operating room for same day surgery
- Circulated on operative procedures which include (orthopedics, ophthalmology, plastic, and GYN, and pain management).
Clinical Instructor for Maternal Child-Care Technician Program
Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Provided clinical instruction for maternal child care technicians in aseptic technique, and scrubbing in the L & D operating room.
Head Nurse of OB/GYN Surgical Services in Operating Room
Jacobi Medical Center
03.1982 - 10.1985
- In charge of daily operations in managing OB/GYN Service in operating room.
Staff Nurse in Operating Room
Jacobi Medical Center
10.1980 - 03.1982
- Responsible for the care and management of patients having surgical procedures
- Prepared operating room for surgical cases
- Admitted patient to the operating room for surgery
- Circulated on operative procedures which include (general surgery, ENT, thoracic, neuro, orthopedics, ophthalmology, plastic, burn, vascular, and GYN)
- Adhered to hospital protocols
- Patient advocate
- Precepted new staff.
Staff Nurse on Obstetrical Service
Jacobi Medical Center
08.1976 - 10.1980
- Responsible for the care and management of patients requiring obstetrical care (labor and delivery, postpartum, antepartum, and newborn nursery)
- Adhered to hospital protocols
- Patient advocate
- Promoted patient-centered care
- Precepted new staff.
Education
Masters Certificate in Nursing Leadership & Management -
Capella University
09.2020
MSN/Ed -
University of Phoenix
09.2010
Certificate in Nursing Healthcare Education -
University of Phoenix
03.2009
BSN -
University of Phoenix
12.2008
NCC Certification -
Inpatient OB
12.1993
Diploma -
Misericordia School of Nursing
08.1976
Skills
- MS Office
- Microsoft Word
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Skills
Degrees
- MSN
- BSN
- RN
Certification
- CLC Certified from Academy of Lactation Policy & Practice 6/2026
- Certified from National Certification Corporation in Inpatient OB, 12/2025
Affiliations
- ANA
- ACCN
Continuing Education
- Inpatient OB Certification, 12/25
- Certified Lactation Consultant, 6/26
Timeline
Retired
08.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing, Women’s Health Services & NICU
North Central Bronx
05.2021 - 08.2023
Associate Director of Nursing, Women’s Health Services & NICU & Nursing Operations
North Central Bronx
03.2016 - 05.2021
Adjunct Professor OB component
Long Island University
10.2014 - 12.2015
Adjunct Clinical Instructor OB & Pediatric Nursing
Orange County Community College
03.2010 - 12.2015
Nurse Educator and Nursing Supervisor of Nurses for Women’s Health Services
North Central Bronx Hospital
06.2005 - 09.2016
Head Nurse Labor and Delivery Unit
Jacobi Medical Center
04.2004 - 06.2005
Clinical Instructor for Maternal Child-Care Technician Program
Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2003
RN Per-diem
Horton Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.1999 - 09.2003
Assistant Head Nurse Labor and Delivery
Jacobi Medical Center
10.1985 - 04.2004
Head Nurse of OB/GYN Surgical Services in Operating Room
Jacobi Medical Center
03.1982 - 10.1985
Staff Nurse in Operating Room
Jacobi Medical Center
10.1980 - 03.1982
Staff Nurse on Obstetrical Service
Jacobi Medical Center
08.1976 - 10.1980
Masters Certificate in Nursing Leadership & Management -
Capella University
MSN/Ed -
University of Phoenix
Certificate in Nursing Healthcare Education -
University of Phoenix
BSN -
University of Phoenix
NCC Certification -
Inpatient OB
Diploma -
Misericordia School of Nursing
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