Chelsea Danielle Scott
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Float Pool/ Staff Collaborative Team
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
09.2024 - Current
- Looking to supplement my income due to being called off so frequently due to low census
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
PRN- LPN med surg
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System- Winchester
Winchester, TN
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
LPN-Float Pool PRN
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Athens, AL
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LPN- Weekend On-Call
Affinity Hospice
Madison, AL
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LPN- med surg/oncology/surgery
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, AL
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Travel nursing staff
Aya Healthcare, Inc.
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LPN- Acute care
Marshall Medical Center North
Arab, AL
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
LPN-Med surg
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
LPN Charge Nurse
Thrive at Jones Farm
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
Charge Nurse/ LPN
Brookdale College Square
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Travel LPN
Worldwide Travel Staffing
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to psychiatric patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort measures to patients experiencing distress or anxiety while away from home.
LPN
Marshall Medical Center North
Guntersville, AL
03.2012 - 04.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
LPN/ Charge Nurse
Brookdale of Hampton Cove
Owens Crossroads, AL
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
Procedure Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
LPN/ Charge Nurse
Barfield Healthcare Inc.
Guntersville, AL
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL08-2011
Skills
- Post operative care
- Customer service
- Documentation
- Data entry
- Safe equipment operations
- Customer relations skills
- Multi-line phone systems
- Process improvement
- Employee mentoring
- Recordkeeping expertise
- Facilities housekeeping
- Scheduling and coordination
- Inventory restocking
- Nursing ethics
- Disease prevention
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Palliative care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Lab specimen collection
Certification
- Compact Nursing License
- ACLS/ PALS/ BLS
References
- Valerie, Provencio, RN at ALH, (228)223-8583
- Kim, McCollum, RN at ALH, (256)412-3707
- Lisa, Zapapalc, RN at Crestwood, (256)684-0682
- Melissa, Wilson, RN at Crestwood, (256)566-5175
- Bethany, Manning, RN at Vanderbilt (Educator for the staffing collab team), (615)875-8265 X58265
- Rose, West, RN at Affinity Hospice, (256)390-4449
Timeline
PRN Float Pool/ Staff Collaborative Team
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
PRN- LPN med surg
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System- Winchester
05.2024 - 11.2024
LPN-Float Pool PRN
Athens-Limestone Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
LPN- Weekend On-Call
Affinity Hospice
01.2023 - 11.2023
LPN- med surg/oncology/surgery
Crestwood Medical Center
05.2021 - 01.2023
Travel nursing staff
Aya Healthcare, Inc.
09.2020 - 05.2021
LPN- Acute care
Marshall Medical Center North
01.2019 - 09.2020
LPN-Med surg
Highlands Medical Center
05.2018 - 02.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Thrive at Jones Farm
03.2018 - 06.2018
Charge Nurse/ LPN
Brookdale College Square
11.2017 - 01.2018
Travel LPN
Worldwide Travel Staffing
03.2017 - 11.2017
LPN/ Charge Nurse
Brookdale of Hampton Cove
11.2016 - 03.2017
Procedure Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
02.2013 - 12.2016
LPN
Marshall Medical Center North
03.2012 - 04.2017
LPN/ Charge Nurse
Barfield Healthcare Inc.
09.2011 - 06.2012
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College