RONA GRACE BROWN
Registered Nurse
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Staff Nurse with experience in med-surg, rehabilitation, general medicine, and neurology care. Delivers safe medication administration, patient assessment, and timely documentation while collaborating with physicians and nursing teams. Supports patient and family education, monitors for rapid changes, and adjusts care to stabilize complex inpatient needs.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Health
03.2026 - Current
- Supervised administration of medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance quality of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and streamline nursing workflows.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within the unit.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse- Progressive Cardiac Unit
Methodist Healthcare
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE - HOSPICE TRIAGE
Vitas Healthcare
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Respond to emergent, after-hours needs that cannot be handled via telephone triage.
- Perform patient assessments in varied settings (home, assisted living, nursing home, hospital).
- Handle new emergent admissions, death visits, or other situations requiring in-person clinical intervention.
- Work under a weekend on-call schedule (Saturday to Monday).
- Clinical documentation and coordination with the interdisciplinary hospice team (physicians, social workers, chaplains).
- Vitas Healthcare - San Antonio, Texas
REGISTERED NURSE - MEDICAL/SURGICAL
Peterson Regional Medical Center at Kerrville Texas
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Coordinate patient care, improving recovery times through tailored treatment plans.
- Administer medications accurately, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
- Educate patients and families, fostering informed health decisions.
- Monitor vital signs, promptly addressing critical changes to prevent complications.
- Provide compassionate patient care, fostering trust and comfort while enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT
- Peterson Regional Medical Center at Kerrville Texas - Kerrville, Texas
REGISTERED NURSE - REHAB
Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital at Newburgh, Indiana
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Provide patient care, improve recovery rates, collaborate with teams, and resolve complex cases.
- Monitor vital signs and document patient progress to enable timely interventions and enhance health outcomes.
- Deliver compassionate patient care to build strong relationships that facilitate open communication and trust.
- Administer medications and treatments to ensure compliance with healthcare standards, resulting in improved patient recovery rates.
REGISTERED NURSE
University Hospital at General Medicine
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitor patients' conditions and symptoms, and communicate them to physicians.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized patient care plans.
- Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders.
REGISTERED NURSE
University Hospital at Neurology PCU/ACU Department
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients, including monitoring of vital signs, symptoms of neurological conditions, and any signs of complications.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians to prevent seizures, reduce intracranial pressure, and improve neurological function.
- Document all patients' assessments, interventions, and responses in EPIC records to ensure continuity of care.
- Initiate appropriate and rapid interventions to stabilize patients' conditions during neurological emergencies such as strokes or seizures.
- University Hospital at Neurology PCU/ACU Department - San Antonio, Texas
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO09-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
Norfolk, VA04-2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection Control
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Patient education
- Hospice triage
Certification
December 2026 Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Health
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse- Progressive Cardiac Unit
Methodist Healthcare
11.2025 - 03.2026
REGISTERED NURSE - HOSPICE TRIAGE
Vitas Healthcare
08.2025 - 12.2025
REGISTERED NURSE - MEDICAL/SURGICAL
Peterson Regional Medical Center at Kerrville Texas
04.2025 - 07.2025
REGISTERED NURSE - REHAB
Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital at Newburgh, Indiana
02.2025 - 04.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
University Hospital at General Medicine
06.2024 - 01.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
University Hospital at Neurology PCU/ACU Department
05.2023 - 06.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing