LAKESHIA SCOTT
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified, recent board-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in direct patient care. As a registered nurse, 2 years were committed to Med-Surg, Bariatrics, Orthopedic, and Mother Baby, and 13 years were spent in Cardiology, in various of settings, such as, Chest Pain Observation, Pre-and Post Catheterization Care, Vascular, and Electrophysiology.
Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach. Act as a patient advocate if needed.
Follow evidence based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition.
Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health care team.
EDUCATION
2009 Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University Independence, M O
2004 Bachelor of Science: Nursing
University of South Florida Tampa, FL
2000 Associate of Science: Nursing
Valencia Community College Orlando, FL
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner- American Association of Nurse
Practitioners (2016)
Critical Care Nursing Internship Program (2006) Registered Nurse - State of Florida (2002) ACLS/BLS (current)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
06/2002 to Current Registered Nurse
Florida Adventist Healthcare System Orlando, FL
Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases, such as, Angina, CAD, PVD, Syncope, CHF, COPD, Hypertension, GERD, ETOH/Substance abuse, Asthma, Thyroid disease, Obesity, Diabetes, and Joint Replacements.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic charting systems.
Delivered patient education on various topics ranging from disease prevention and health promotion.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab t e s t s.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up fluids, reviewed pre/post-op orders,
insertion of lines, perform EKG, and orient patients to unit.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM PRACTICE
Advanced Family Practice: Dr. Ramesh Patel and Varesh Patel. 265 Clinical hours completed,
Private Pediatric Practice: Dr. Jaseem Khan. 265 Clinical hours completed. Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates: Dr. Douglas Winger. 90 Clinical hours completed.
VOLUNTEERISM
Shepherd’s Hope, Inc (May-2017-Present)
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Advanced Practice Education (2011&2012)
Barkley & Associates (2013)
Advanced Practice Education (2014)
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2015