Denise D. Brooks
Regina
Summary
Proven Health Care Leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction . Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistent effective staff supervision and department operations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Compassionate Registered Nurse with years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in multiple care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regina Correctional Centre
2007.05 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify current medical condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrate expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Respond to emergent situations, provide treatment required
Nursing Unit Care Manager
Saskatchewan Health Authority
2009.03 - 2022.02
- Improved patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
- Facilitated family meetings to address concerns, establish goals of care, and provide psychosocial support.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques, supporting culturally competent care delivery practices.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using quality indicators such as patient satisfaction surveys and outcome measures data analysis results.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary by assessing risk levels promptly addressing safety concerns collaboratively with the treatment team.
- Participated in interdisciplinary case conferences fostering teamwork collaboration sharing best practice insights to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff ; Conducted routine inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards. Maintained detailed records ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
Education
MPA, Public Management, Health Systems -
University of Regina, JSGS
2012
Bachelor of Science -
University of Saskatchewan, Nursing
2004
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Manage Change and achieve positive results
- Nursing unit capital and human resource management
Accomplishments
Co-author "Health Care Providers' Spirit at Work within a Restructured Workplace" Western Journal of Nursing Research (2018)
Groundwork review of Medical Procedural Directives (2019) reviewed existing policies, practices and directives for the medical unit at Regina Correctional Centre, incorporating a current state windshield analysis and needs assessment approach. Identified and provided a list of stakeholders and resources for best practice inclusive of an outline fr development of future medical directives and their interrelated collaboration with Security.
Certification
Current Licensure with SRNA #0037112
Legal Nurse Consultant, 2023
Timeline
Nursing Unit Care Manager
Saskatchewan Health Authority
2009.03 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse
Regina Correctional Centre
2007.05 - Current
MPA, Public Management, Health Systems -
University of Regina, JSGS
Bachelor of Science -
University of Saskatchewan, Nursing
Current Licensure with SRNA #0037112
Legal Nurse Consultant, 2023
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