Ciera Scott
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over extensive career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts, and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Ethan Crossing Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and leave requests according to company policy guidelines.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to newly hired nurses or those transitioning into a new role.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St Vincent Stress Center
Indianapolis, IN
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Options Behavioral Health Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Medical Assistant
St Vincent Pediatric ENT
Indianapolis, IN
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Indianapolis, IN09.2019
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Fortis College06.2015
Skills
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Chemical Dependency Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Plan Development
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Referral Scheduling
- Active Listening
- Clear Patient Communication
- Data Management
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Customer Service
- Crisis Management
- Decision Making
- Client Needs Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- De-escalation Techniques
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- Job performance evaluations
- Patient treatment planning
- Staff mentoring and coaching
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 01/03/22-01/31/24
- Registered Nurse in the State of IN, License number #28256646A
- Registered Nurse Compact, License number #28256646C
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Ethan Crossing Indianapolis
08.2023 - 07.2024
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St Vincent Stress Center
10.2021 - 08.2023
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Options Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
St Vincent Pediatric ENT
08.2015 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 01/03/22-01/31/24
- Registered Nurse in the State of IN, License number #28256646A
- Registered Nurse Compact, License number #28256646C
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