Allison Scott
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, and Adventist Healthcare demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and patient advocacy. Excelled in acute and rehabilitative care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in medical assessment and offering compassionate, professional bedside manner. Achievements include being an integral part of nursing staff and enhancing health screening processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-MS Tele
UMC Hospital
Washington, DC
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system utitilizing Meditech.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Admn medications and assessed and prepared patients for procedures, and effectiveness.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Adventist HealthCare-WOMC
Silver Spring, Maryland
04.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case
- Assisted with safe transfers and mobililty techniques
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments and progress notes in accordance with regulatory standards. Used Cerner EMR software.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
IntelyCare
Baltimore, MD
04.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical, rehab, and long-term care patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and documentation of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in the electronic medical records system using PCC.
- Followed established protocols to maintain fall, aspiration, and safety precautions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Registered Nurse, MedSurg Tele
UMMS Bel Air
Bel Air, MD
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Accepted admissions to units, and oriented to the plan of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous medication to patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Travel Registered Nurse-MS Tele
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system using EPIC.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Administered and assessed the outcomes of various diagnoses. Supported patients and their families during hospice care and transitions on the unit.
- Utilized EPIC EMR software at this facility
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Rafael, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered using EPIC EMR.
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
South San Francisco, CA
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience. This was a critical assignment during the height of COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered. used EPIC EMR
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered. Assessed for effectiveness of those medications that were administered.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans. This assignment was during the COVID 19 pandemic and various remedies were utilized for respiratory care and effectiveness.
- Floated to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Maintained safety, fall, and aspirations precautions.
Travel Registered Nurse
UPMC
Cumberland, MD
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans using Meditech.
Travel Registered Nurse
Community Health Care Center
Toms River, NJ
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans for hospice care, palliative care, and medical-surgical patients.
- Utilized EPIC EMR for documentation.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prince George's Hospital
Cheverly, MD
10.2006 - 03.2021
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in Cerner electronic medical records system.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Adventist health care
Fort Washington, MD
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing safe and effective care for all assigned patients.
- Observed patient's heart rate and rhythm while on telemetry. Monitored blood pressure and respirations for signs of distress.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and pain levels.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2004
Skills
- Precepting
- Health screening
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Intake and discharge
- Clinical judgment
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Affiliations
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
- Black Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Howard University Alumni Association
Accomplishments
- nominated for Daisy award September 2015 Prince Georges Hospital and September 2024 Adventist Healthcare
- Received the "Good catch Award" in June 2016 from Fort Washington Hospital
Certification
- RN Maryland R175479 expires 8/28/2025
- RN California RN License 95277730 expires 8/30/2025
- RN New York RN 816555 expires 7/31/2026
- RN District of Columbia RN 20000550 expires 6/30/2026
- RN Minnesota RN R2508425 expires 8/31/2025
BLS AHA Certified e card code 255411902627 expires 8/2026
ACLS AHA Certified e card code 245401420323 expires 9/2025
NIHSS via APEX Innovations obtained 3/5/2023 expires 3/5/2025
Custom
- Proficiency in EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, CPSI, McKesson, Paragon EMR applications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-MS Tele
UMC Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Adventist HealthCare-WOMC
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
IntelyCare
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, MedSurg Tele
UMMS Bel Air
09.2023 - 09.2024
Travel Registered Nurse-MS Tele
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2022 - 02.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
UPMC
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Community Health Care Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Adventist health care
12.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prince George's Hospital
10.2006 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University