Barbara Scott
Greenville,MS
Summary
Self-motivated, resourceful, dedicated, knowledgeable RN with over20 years of experience providing excellent quality care to all types of patients ranging from surgical to critical care to long term acute care. I am proficient handling emergency situations in a fast paced environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Krucial Staffing Agency
Fort Worth, TX
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
ICU
St. Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided care to critically ill patients including hemodynamic monitoring, managing mechanical ventilation, and titrating vasopressors to maintain stable blood pressure
Gifted Healthcare
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided care to critically ill patients including hemodynamic monitoring, managing life support equipment, and aseptic wound care
Bolivar Medical Center
Cleveland, MS
03.2007 - 10.2017
- ICU (2011-2017): Charge Nurse caring for patients with acute illnesses, including congestive heart failure, myocardial infarctions, massive trauma, respiratory failure, and cerebral vascular accidents
- Med-Surgical (2007-2011): Monitored patients with acute and chronic conditions, including ESRD on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus
LPN, RN
King’s Daughters Hospital
Greenville, MS
01.1992 - 01.1998
- RN-Scheduled patients for admission, prepared patients for surgical procedures, administered medications, monitored IV’s, and handled discharges
- LPN-Ensured all equipment was functioning properly, stocked supplies, laid out tools, and passed instruments during procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Oxford, MS01.2014
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Baptist School of Nursing
Little Rock, AR01.2001
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS01.1998
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and caring
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Medication administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Mississippi Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Krucial Staffing Agency
06.2020 - 01.2022
ICU
St. Francis Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2020
Gifted Healthcare
05.2016 - 04.2018
Bolivar Medical Center
03.2007 - 10.2017
LPN, RN
King’s Daughters Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1998
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Baptist School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Mississippi Delta Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women