Brandi Scott
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville,CA
15
years of professional experience
Experienced Emergency Nurse specializing in patient assessment, critical care, and emergency response. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams, prioritizing patient needs in fast-paced environments. Delivers high-quality care through clear communication and resilience under pressure.
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Year 1 Month- Assessed and triaged patients to determine urgency of care in fast-paced environment.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes and identified areas for process improvement, contributing to departmental success.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks concurrently in an unpredictable and fast-paced environment.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students completing their clinical rotations in the emergency department setting; offered guidance on best practices related to clinical decision-making processes.
- Developed strong assessment skills through rapid evaluation of diverse patient populations presenting with various illnesses or injuries.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging, assessing, and prioritizing emergency department patients.
Travel Nurse, Telemetry
3 Months- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes and streamline telemetry protocols.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and nursing staff, promoting timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team efficiency and improving patient care delivery standards.
Travel Nurse, Respiratory Step Down Unit
3 Months- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Trained junior nursing staff on clinical procedures and hospital policies.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
Staff Nurse, Trauma Step Down Unit
2 Years 1 Month- Evaluated and monitored patient progress, identified sudden or subtle changes in medical condition to initiate timely interventions.
- Maintained patient hemodynamic stability through proper nursing interventions.
- Calculating drug dosage, titrating medication doses, administering continuous medication infusion and monitoring patients for effects of medication
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care and collaborated with physicians and all other healthcare providers
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care and collaborated with physicians and all other healthcare providers
- Providing emotional support to acutely ill patients and their families.
- Prepares, administers, and records any additional prescribed medications
- Providing emotional support to acutely ill patients and their families.
Staff Nurse, Endoscopy
1 Year 4 Months- Cared for patients during endoscopy procedures and coordinated pre- and post-procedure care.
- Applied knowledge of endoscopy procedures, techniques, and anesthesia to provide effective nursing interventions and manage complications.
- Functioned as an advocate for patients by ensuring their rights and preferences were respected throughout the medical process. Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring conditions and adhering to established safety protocols during procedures. Sustained a safe and hygienic environment by regularly cleaning and organizing the procedure area. Monitors patient and records vital signs and level of consciousness throughout procedure. Follows the IV sedation policy implemented in this organization.
- Advocated for patients and ensured their safety during procedures. Maintained a safe environment and monitored patients' vital signs and level of consciousness throughout the procedure.
Travel Nurse
5 Months- Executed sound decision-making to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted timely focused assessments of chief complaints for each patient, adhering to established nursing guidelines.
- Adapted and implemented evolving CDC guidelines to ensure safe and competent care for potential and confirmed COVID-19 patients in the Emergency Department.
Travel Nurse
3 Months- Delivered pre- and post-operative care to adult patients undergoing heart, endovascular, and vascular surgeries, ensuring patient safety and recovery.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to deliver timely, high-quality care for urgent and emergent vascular surgery patients, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and responded promptly to changes in condition or needs.
Staff Nurse, Resource Center (Float Pool)
1 Year 3 Months- Tailored patient care based on acuity levels across Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, Radiology Department, and Telemetry Unit.
- Provided safe patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinated patient and family education while overseeing nursing personnel activities and upholding professional nursing standards.
Clinical Educational Specialist/ Stroke Coordinator
10 Months- Oversee and direct the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for hospital staff
- Responsible for planning, conducting needs assessments, evaluating orientation and staff development programs for nursing service personnel
- Established educational resources and provided instructional leadership for all hospital staff
- Stroke Coordinator: serve as an educator and program manager for the Primary Stroke Program
- Monitor stroke program performance and maintain compliance with The Joint Commission and American Heart Association and American Stroke Association certification standards
- Advise hospital staff, medical staff, emergency servicing bodies, and the community regarding opportunities for program improvement
Co-Stroke/Chest Pain Coordinator
9 Months- Developed, coordinated, and maintained the quality of care continuum and evidence-based practice outcomes for all stroke and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients.
- Provide an emergency room clinical expert perspective on treatment, protocol and implementation of goals of both the Stroke and Chest Pain committees
- Collaborated with Chest Pain/ Stroke Coordinator/committee in promoting overall stroke and chest pain program growth.
- Performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program, which ensures the provision of the highest quality of care.
- Assisted department managers in developing realistic annual operating and capital budgets, conserving resources, and monitoring expenditures within budgeted parameters.
Vascular Access Nurse, PICC Certified Nurse, Interventional Radiology Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Insert ultrasound guided central lines, evaluate placement, and monitor vascular access device (VAD) sites daily.
- Inform the technologist or radiologist of any unusual patient needs and perform specialized nursing duties, such as administering moderate sedation or analgesia during special procedures and closely monitoring patients.
- Educate the radiology and nursing staff on new nursing policies and national standards as such changes occur and maintain data collection data, keeping records and reporting results.
- Collaborated with leadership and management staff and wrote patient care policies, designed flowcharts or patient instruction sheets and developed protocols or care plans.
- Informed patients regarding the risks and purpose of PICC line placement, as well as homecare and inserted PICC lines.
- Collaborated with leadership and management staff and wrote patient care policies, designed flowcharts or patient instruction sheets and developed protocols or care plans.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Years 2 Months- Managed ED staff and coordinated patient flow to enhance positive outcomes.
- Delegated nursing assignments and prepared schedules while overseeing patient admissions, discharges, and medication orders.
- Delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing admissions and discharges of patients while, monitoring, ordering medications and supplies.
- Maintained safety protocols in the department to protect staff and patients.
- Managed available resources, including personnel and supplies, and distributed them effectively; triaged incoming patients to ensure a smooth ED flow.
- Educating staff on changes in the department and ensuring staff are competent during shifts to implement safe patient practices
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
9 Months- Conducted focused assessments of chief complaints for each patient promptly per triage guidelines, ensuring timely care.
- Initiated corrective actions in response to adverse signs and symptoms, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
- Adapted tasks to meet individual patient requirements effectively.
- Understood emergency room procedures and practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
1 Year- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, ensuring safe and efficient discharge planning
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, implement safe, efficient patient care, discharge planning, and evaluate patient care plans
- Documented all care information concisely and accurately in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with appropriate formats and forms
- Performed tasks related to position requirements in various settings
Registered Nurse Extern
2 Years 1 Month- Performed nursing skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership
Associate Degree - Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Skills
Critical care
Patient safety
Clinical judgment
Health promotion
Team training and development
Compassionate and caring
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Desert Valley Hospital
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Travel Nurse, Telemetry
University of California, Arcadia Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Travel Nurse, Respiratory Step Down Unit
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Staff Nurse, Trauma Step Down Unit
Pomona Valley Hospital and Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Staff Nurse, Endoscopy
Pomona Valley Hospital and Medical Center
09.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Travel Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020Read More
Travel Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Staff Nurse, Resource Center (Float Pool)
Pomona Valley Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2019Read More
Clinical Educational Specialist/ Stroke Coordinator
Southern California Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2018Read More
Co-Stroke/Chest Pain Coordinator
Desert Valley Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2017Read More
Vascular Access Nurse, PICC Certified Nurse, Interventional Radiology Nurse
Desert Valley Hospital
11.2015 - 08.2017Read More
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Desert Valley Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2017Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Desert Valley Hospital
09.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Desert Valley Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2014Read More
Registered Nurse Extern
Desert Valley Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2013Read More
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science Degree from Psychology
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Victor Valley College
Associate Degree from Nursing Program
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Grand Canyon University
Master of Science in Nursing from Nursing Leadership
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