Gertrude Romain

Licensed Registered Nurse with 13+ years of nursing experience across correctional health, acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while maintaining regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Registered Nurse at Cobb County Adult Detention Center (2026-04 – Present)

Provide comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients in a correctional health setting.

• Conduct assessments, obtain health histories, and monitor patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments while ensuring compliance with facility protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, and preventive health practices.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Community Living Center (2024-10 – Present)

Deliver direct nursing care to veterans with acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Monitor patient status, administer medications, and report changes in condition promptly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care plans.
• Provide patient and family education to promote health and treatment adherence.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Wellstar Cobb Hospital – Neuro Unit (2022-08 – 2024-05)

Managed care for neurological and medically complex patients.

• Performed wound care, tracheostomy management, and PEG tube care.
• Administered medications and maintained accurate EPIC documentation.
• Supported end-of-life care while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
• Managed pressure injuries and monitored treatment effectiveness.

Licensed Practical Nurse at Jackson Health System – Correctional Health Services (2013-04 – 2019)

Provided direct patient care within a correctional healthcare environment.

• Administered medications and treatments while maintaining infection control standards.
• Coordinated patient transfers to outside medical facilities when higher levels of care were required.
• Delivered health education and chronic disease management support.

Associate of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Hebron Technical Institute College (2015 – 2017)

Practical Nursing Diploma in Nursing – Vintex Training Institute (2009 – 2011)