Samantha L. Scott, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN

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Pearland, TX 77584

Cellular 903-***-****

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To whom it may concern:

I am a highly motivated Registered Nurse with 14 years of ICU, Medical Surgical, PACU, and private practice management experience. I’m also acknowledged for having exceptional customer service skills, being resourceful, adaptable, and self-directed with the ability to handle even the most challenging situations as a result of well-developed communication skills and organization capabilities. I am recognized as a competent healthcare professional who knows how to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients. Also, I am a fast learner with strong computer skills.

The following are highlights of my qualifications:

Exceptional multitasking skills with the experience required to handle fast paced and high-stressed environments.

Effective leader with the quality, communication and management skills needed to develop and motivate individuals to work as a team and achieve the organizations goals and mission.

Strong customer focused, decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills combined with a professional and ethical style to successfully manage daily responsibilities within the intensive care department.

I am driven by a vision and passion to maximize workflow, efficiency and productivity while managing the human side of change. Strengths include utilizing innovative approaches to add value through listening and collaborating with other members of the management team.

Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills developed while meeting the challenge of constantly fluctuating healthcare business environment. Committed to the highest level of excellence through achievement.

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to the opportunity of doing a face to face interview.

Sincerely,

Samantha Scott, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Nursing – December 2019

Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – May 2011

University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas

Associate of Science in Nursing – May 2006

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program – August 2002

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Family Circle of Care, Tyler, Texas

Primary care with emphasis on pediatrics, health promotion and

disease prevention

Preceptor: Lamesa Bell PPCNP

Clinical Hours Completed: 90

Avanta Health Professionals, Houston, Texas

Adult and Geriatric patients with emphasis on chronic disease

management; Primary care with emphasis on health promotion and

disease prevention

Preceptor: Antonio Ramos, M.D.

Clinical Hours Completed: 420

Medical Associates of Athens, Athens, Texas

Adult and Geriatric patients with emphasis on chronic disease

management; Primary care with emphasis on health promotion and

disease prevention

Preceptor: Christopher R. Johnson, M.D.

Clinical Hours Completed: 120

Kristin Schmidt MD, Katy, Texas

Women’s Total Care, Tyler, TX

Adult and Geriatric female patients with emphasis on acute and

chronic women’s health disease management

Preceptor: Kim Gustafson WHNP-BC

Clinical Hours Completed: 90

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Stability Health Care Travel Assignment

NYU Langone Health

Mineola, NY

April 2020

Stability Health Care Travel Assignment

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Bakersfield California

February 2020- March 2020

Supplemental Health Care Travel assignment

Kern Medical

Bakersfield, California

October 2019-January 2020

Nurse Dash March 2019 to current

Per Diem PREOP/PACU nurse

Float to different ACS and hospitals to take care of PACU patients

Patients surgeries or procedures include pain injections, ortho, BAM, brachioplasty otoplasty, vaginoplasty, EGD/Colonoscopy,

Urology

MD Anderson

January 2018 to February 2019

Primary Nurse for Dr. Pisters clinic

Assist with rooming patients

Administer Chemotherapy intravesical and nephrostomy tube in Nurse Visits

Educated patients regarding medication side effects

Pre op teaching for Prostatectomy and Cystectomy

Administer Lupron shots

Send FMLA forms

Triage calls

Educate patients regarding self care after procedure

Private Practice Manager/Patient Care Coordinator

Prostate Laser Center

September 2016 – September 2017

Hire and train staff in a medical office.

Schedule appointments.

Maintain medical records.

Pay medical office bills

Order medical and office supplies.

Submit invoices to patients.

Educate patients and families on procedure.

Assess employee performance.

Develop and implement office policies and procedures.

Assisted Radiologist with 45 MRI Guided Focal Laser Ablation procedures.

Monitor patient during procedure and provide conscious sedation.

Start IV’s and insert foley catheters for MRI Guided Focal Laser Ablation procedure.

Provide pre and post care.

House Calls

Order medications by phone and EMR

Premier Staffing

Memorial Hermann

November 2016- to 2017

Swat nurse at Memorial Hermann Katy see below for job description

ICU nurse at Memorial Hermann Southwest

Physician Practice Nurse The Woodlands Cardiology Memorial Hermann

Swoop Nurse

Memorial Hermann Pearland, TX

May 2016 – 2017

Assistance with hospital throughput ( this may include assisting with discharges, admits, and or virtual staffing)

Assistance with procedures that cannot be completed by unit resources (IV insertions/phlebotomy requiring ultrasound, assistance with transporting)

Unit rounding

Bed Management

Delegated tasks from OA

Swat Nurse /Swat Nurse In the Cardiac Cath Lab/ICU Nurse

Memorial Hermann Katy, TX

October 2015 – to present

Active participation in all CODE STEMIs

Active participation in all Rapid Responses and a 12 hour follow up visit

Active participation in all CODE BLUEs

Active participation in all CODE STROKE and Trauma

Assisting physicians with bedside procedures

Assistance with hospital throughput ( this may include assisting with discharges, admits, and or virtual staffing)

Assistance with procedures that cannot be completed by unit resources (IV insertions/phlebotomy requiring ultrasound, assistance with transporting)

Unit rounding

Delegated tasks from OA

Possess a high degree of knowledge in cardiac and interventional radiology procedures as well as anatomy of the heart, circulatory, and neurological system

Prepare patients for their procedures and provide education to patients and families before and after the test/ and or intervention

Assisting with diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Permanent Pacemaker Placement, AICD Placement, PICC Lines and Inteventional Radiology procedures overflowing from DSU

Recovery of post-procedure diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures

Assisting physician in non-invasive procedures

Clinical Nurse Manager full time

Medical and Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hermann Sugarland, TX December 2014 to October 2015

Responsible for the daily operations of a 30 bed medical unit and 8 bed ICU, planned for continuity of care for next shift's needs, administrative call, and clinical

Provided clinical leadership for performance improvement, professional practice, and education for the nursing department

Ensured optimal patient outcomes and customer satisfaction through ongoing performance initiatives with multidisciplinary teams, duties included participation in unit and hospital based committees and performance improvement initiatives.

Supervised staffing and scheduling; addressed performance issues and provides input into corrective action as necessary; provides input into staff performance reviews in a timely and effective manner

Implemented and maintained adequate staffing patterns to achieve expected patient outcomes and appropriate productivity levels

Hiring of nurses who are fit for the organization

Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals

Reported directly to Director and CNO.

Travel Nurse, full time

Travel Agency Supplemental Health Care August 2013 to present

Memorial Hermann Sugarland, Texas

6 month travel assignment working in ICU

Banner Thunderbird Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

7 month travel assignment working in CVICU and Medical/Surgical ICU

Bridgeport Hospital Yale New Haven Health System, Bridgeport, CT

2 month travel assignment working in a Burn ICU

Staff Registered Nurse, full time

Critical Care Unit Medical Center of Plano; Plano, TX September 2007 to August 2013

2:1 nurse / patient ratio. Skilled clinician trained to care for critically ill patients with complex issues in a Level 2 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Specialty training includes cardiovascular and management of post-operative open-heart surgery patients, care of the acute stroke or cerebral hemorrhage patient, manage an intracranial pressure monitor, care of the multi-system trauma patient, and a wide variety of complex medical and post-surgical patients.

Proficient with computerized order entry, electronic medication administration, and computerized charting. Works closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide seamless care and plan for transition from critical care

Telemetry Unit Baylor Medical Center at Irving; Irving, TX 2006 to 2007

6:1 nurse / patient ratio. My skills included: monitoring heart rhythms, giving cardiac medications, post- operative care, dressing changes, admissions discharges, patient teaching, monitoring cardiac drips, blood transfusions, and working together with the multi-disciplinary medical team, and supervisory experience.

Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse, full time

Medical / Surgical Unit Trinity Mother Frances Health System; Tyler, TX 2002 to 2006

7:1 nurse / patient ratio, my skills included: medication administration, assisted hospital nursing staff, patient injury prevention, respond to call lights, obtain patient vital signs, wound care and dressing changes, charted observations, conducted direct patient care, patient teaching, admission, and discharges.

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Medical / Surgical Units American Nursing Services

2003 –2006

Travel to different hospitals in the area and provided the same care as above

Certified Nurse Aid – full time

Briarcliff Nursing Home; Tyler, TX 2000 to 2001

Served as an aid to the nursing staff of the various units at the nursing home, took vital

signs, monitored I&O, bathed and fed patients, performed accu-checks on diabetic

CERTIFICATIONS:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – expires February 2025

American Association of Critical Nurses- expires October 2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support – expires June 2020

Basic Life Support – expires June 2020

Pediatric Advanced Life Support - expires May 2021

SKILLS:

Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office: outlook, excel, word

Proficient computerized nurse charting and physician order entry using meditech, Cerner and Epic

Online classes

References

Salman Waheed, M.D. (214) -773-5577

Rhonda Bradford ACNP- BC 214-***-****

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