Type Of Business:
Consultancy
Marketing Area:
Local; Regional; National
Expertise:
Cardiovascular; Medical-surgical; Critical care nursing
Major Product/SVS:
Legal nurse consulting services
Favorite Business Publication:
Publications of the American Nurses Association and American Association of Critical Care Nurses; Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing; Advanced Critical Care; Journals of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, and Health Affairs
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Yoga; Exercise
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas Woman's University (2008)
Affiliations Awards:
Texas Nurses Association; American Nurses Association; Critical Care Nurses Association; American Society of Law; Medicine & Ethics; National Geographic; National Association of Legal Nurse Consultants; Amnesty International
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Her favorite highlight of her career thus far is helping a grieving family deal with the long process of a loved one dying in the hospital. Sharing in their experience and their emotions was a turning point early in her career, as she learned what a difference just one person can make during a time of crisis and pain.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Food Banks; Smile Train; Amnesty International
Number Of Years In Profession:
4
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her work ethic, trusting God, strategy and a slight dissatisfaction with the status quo.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession due to her desire to make a difference in the country and community she lives in and in the lives of the patients she serves.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Performing the duties of a registered nurse in the intensive care and cardiovascular unit, excellent patient care; Assisting health care attorneys and their legal teams to win cases and earn justice for patients
Education Certifications:
CCRN; CLNC
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. deBruyn intends to have built a successful certified legal nurse consulting entrepreneurship, serving several attorney-clients and their firms. She also would like to have completed her advanced degrees in nursing and public health, and be a vocal advocate for the nursing profession and their patients in Texas.