Danielle Scott
Cedar Springs,MI
Summary
Professional nurse with proven expertise in patient care and leadership in clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, patient safety, and adaptive problem solving. Skilled in managing patient care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of practice. Known for reliability, effective communication, and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Corewell Health West
09.2016 - Current
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
Life Enrichment Aide
Metron
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Served as an active liaison between facility administration and outside organizations coordinating volunteer efforts or partnering together for special initiatives designed specifically around enhancing resident experiences.
- Managed supplies inventory needed across various activity offerings ensuring adequate resources were always available when needed most by participants throughout each event''s duration.
- Fostered a sense of community within the facility through organizing social gatherings and special celebrations.
- Increased participation in programs by effectively promoting upcoming events to residents and families.
Waitress
Applebees
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI05-2016
High School Diploma -
Cedar Springs High School
Cedar Springs, MI05-2008
Skills
- Employee performance
- Care Plan Management
- Medical record auditing
- Resource Allocation
- Nursing Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Duty delegation
- Patient Assessments
Certification
PCCN-Progressive Care Certified Nurse
NIHSS-Stroke Certified
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Corewell Health West
09.2016 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health
08.2015 - 08.2016
Life Enrichment Aide
Metron
09.2013 - 09.2015
Waitress
Applebees
08.2011 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montcalm Community College
High School Diploma -
Cedar Springs High School
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