Deja Scott
Columbus,OH
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with experience conducting physical examinations, ordering, and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about women's health and patient education while promoting sustainable wellness to all.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Nationwide Children's Hospital/School Health
09.2023 - Current
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Collaborated in the development of policies and procedures for pediatric practices that adhered to regulatory guidelines while prioritizing patient-centered care principles.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Performed well-child visits, monitoring developmental milestones, growth patterns, nutrition status, and overall health of pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.
Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Met with up to 17 patients each day in one office.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
Permanent Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2016 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a 25 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH01.2016
Skills
- Performing immunizations
- Physical assessments
- Patient education
- Lab result evaluation
- Medication administration
- Diagnostic testing
- Preventive care
- STD care and counseling
- Infectious Disease management
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Nationwide Children's Hospital/School Health
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
01.2023 - 06.2023
Permanent Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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