James Scott
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with 12 years of experience working with HIV/AIDS patients. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed with the ability to handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Use strong verbal communication skills and humor to develop strong relationships with patients and their families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio
05.2012 - Current
- Center provides reliable HIV/AIDS testing and diagnosis to up to 500 patients per year
- Offer early intervention and regular treatment to a caseload of up to 75 patients
- Communicate, consult and collaborate with outside medical specialists to develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care
- Educate patients about the disease and safe sex practices
- Administer medications, injections and IV treatments
- Advise patients about available community resources and support groups
Registered Nurse
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
San Antonio
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided a full range of services to a caseload of up to 50 patients
- Coordinated HIV education programs designed to prevent the spread of HIV
- Trained nurses to provide pre-and post-test counseling for those seeking HIV testing
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Registered Nurse
Alamo Area Resource Center
San Antonio
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Care for at-risks individuals including the homeless and disable
- Specialized in providing care for patients with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, including, but not limited to HIV/AIDS
- Provided free HIV/AIDS testing and diagnosis to hundreds of patients each year
- Compassionately cared for a vulnerable patient population, reducing the treatment "drop-out" rate by 25 percent
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Preventive health
- Patient evaluation
- Intravenous therapy
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Strong communication
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UT Health San Antonio
05.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
03.2010 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Alamo Area Resource Center
05.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
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