SALLY-ANNE BROWN
Apopka,USA
Summary
I am a compassionate registered nurse (RN) with over 10 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, and now a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I am seeking a position that allows me to apply my clinical and administrative expertise to advocate for patients and promote holistic, high-quality care. I am a highly motivated, self-driven employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN – ADON, Staff Educator, Charge Nurse
Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park
Maitland, Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Executed bedside nursing practices, enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Coordinated comprehensive care with teams, achieving optimal results for patients.
- Provided direct nursing care including medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety for all residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and treatment options.
- Responded promptly to life-threatening situations, delivering appropriate interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies.
RN – Director of Nursing
Parks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw nursing department operations, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance regulatory adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to establish effective patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient outcomes, refining nursing practices and protocols accordingly.
- Managed departmental budgets to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Advocated for patient safety standards while reviewing incident reports related to adverse events.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, recommending improvements as needed.
- Implemented corrective changes following government inspections to enhance service delivery.
RN- Unit Manager, Director Of Nursing
Kutz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington, DE
05.2013 - 12.2020
- Directed unit operations and patient care planning to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on daily operations, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Managed department budget while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinical leadership.
LPN/RN- Charge Nurse, Certified Wound Care Nurse
Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington, DE
05.2007 - 03.2013
- Led nursing responsibilities for 30-patient locked unit, managing diverse psychiatric diagnoses.
- Oversaw operations of 65-bed post-acute rehabilitation unit for stroke and surgical recovery.
- Conducted psychiatric assessments to evaluate conditions and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient safety and promote stability.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care practices.
- Trained new staff on psychiatric nursing protocols and best practices for optimal care delivery.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective wound care strategies.
Quality Assurance Analyst
HSBC Retail Services
New Castle, DE
08.2001 - 02.2006
- Evaluated and tested software programs to ensure functionality met user requirements and company standards.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for various software applications and systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards and requirements.
- Analyzed test results for compliance with HSBC Retail Services protocols.
- Conducted functional, regression, and integration testing on multiple applications.
- Participated in design reviews to offer insights on functional specifications.
- Documented defects and coordinated closely with developers for timely resolution.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Delaware Technical Community College
01.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Delaware Technical and Community College
01.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Goldey Beacom College
01.2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Patient triaging
- Trauma-informed care
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR software
- Clinical documentation
- Cultural competence
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care plan development
- Crisis intervention
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
Honors And Leadership
- Dean’s List, Delaware Technical and Community College, 2005–2007
- Board Member, Goldey Beacom College Alumni Association
- Employee of the Year, HSBC, 2003, 2004
- Secretary, Long Term Care Continuum Nurses Association, 2014, 2015
- VP of Nursing, Delaware Health Care Facilities Association, 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN – ADON, Staff Educator, Charge Nurse
Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park
01.2021 - Current
RN – Director of Nursing
Parks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
RN- Unit Manager, Director Of Nursing
Kutz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2013 - 12.2020
LPN/RN- Charge Nurse, Certified Wound Care Nurse
Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2007 - 03.2013
Quality Assurance Analyst
HSBC Retail Services
08.2001 - 02.2006
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Delaware Technical Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Delaware Technical and Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Goldey Beacom College
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