Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
Receptionist

Dentra Scott

Opelousas

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse seeking to utilize my skill and education learned and prepared to provide exceptional care in a variety of settings and am very passionate about providing safe quality care to every patient. A kindhearted and professional Individual that is determined to learn and prosper in the nursing field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurses Direct Staffing Agency
11.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • worked in various settings included LTACs and nursing homes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Heritage manor nursing home (opelousas, LA)
  • Heritage manor nursing home (ville platte, LA)
  • Acadia Extended Care Hospital (Crowley, LA)

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Oceans Behavioral Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Medication administration per physician order performing EKGs
monitoring behaviors and documenting as needed
checking blood sugars
maintaining a safe enivornment for patients

  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Mercy Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Providing quality and compassionate patient care, Vital signs ·Medication administration per physician orders while providing correct documentation
·Inputting orders and carrying them out appropriately while Assessing and documenting patient condition as well as progress.
·Pre-op and post-op care of surgical patients, as well as IV insertion, catheterization and wound care
·Administering bolus feeding as well as intermittent feedings per Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
·Catheter care Checking glucose levels and administering insulin per physician order

Registration Clerk

Mercy Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Completed registration paperwork, verifying accurate patient information.
  • Answered patient questions and inquiries regarding registration process and documentation.
  • Provided training to new registration clerks on policies, procedures, and best practices for maintaining an efficient workflow within the department.
  • Managed high call volumes while accurately scheduling appointments and directing calls to appropriate departments as needed.

Online Grocery Associate

Walmart Super Center
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for order completion and pickup times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently and accurately fulfilling online grocery orders.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.

Cashier

Sears
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Education

Technical Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

South Louisiana Community College, TH Harris
12.2022

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Vital Signs
  • Maintaining Patient Safety
  • Providing Patient Education
  • Basic Knowledge of LPN
  • Documentation on Various Systems
  • Administering Tube Feedings
  • IV Insertion
  • Basic Wound Care and Treatments
  • Patient Assessments
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Diabetes management
  • Immunization Administration
  • Breathing Treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • ADL Assistance

Accomplishments

Basic Life support

ACLS

Soma training

F.R.E.E.D.O.M Behavioral management



Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Additional Information

  • Providing quality and compassionate patient care, Vital signs
  • Medication administration per physician orders while providing correct documentation
  • Inputting orders and carrying them out appropriately while Assessing and documenting patient condition as well as progress.
  • Pre-op and post-op care of surgical patients, as well as IV insertion, catheterization and wound care
  • Administering bolus feeding as well as intermittent feedings per Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
  • Catheter care Checking glucose levels and administering insulin per physician order Medication administration per physician order performing EKGs monitoring behaviors and documenting as needed checking blood sugars maintaining a safe environment for patients

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurses Direct Staffing Agency
11.2023 - Current

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Oceans Behavioral Hospital
09.2023 - Current

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Mercy Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Registration Clerk

Mercy Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2023

Online Grocery Associate

Walmart Super Center
03.2018 - 04.2021

Cashier

Sears
10.2016 - 01.2018

Technical Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

South Louisiana Community College, TH Harris
Dentra Scott