Derrish Scurfield
Monroe,La.
Summary
Recent graduate seeking role as an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Ready to utilize expertise in nurse practitioner capacity at FMOLHS of Monroe. Thrilled at chance to make meaningful impact within organization. Eager to deliver top-notch care to both acute and chronically ill patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Practitioner
- I have acquired six hundred seventy-two hours of clinical practice in internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, nephrology, and palliative care.
- With 18 years of experience in acute care nursing, I have worked in a variety of settings including medical-surgical units, telemetry, post-operative care, intensive care units, home health, and long-term acute care. This diverse experience has equipped me with a broad skill set and the ability to adapt to different patient needs.
Clinical Instructor
Louisiana Delta Community College
01.2023 - Current
- Jessica Beard, APRN, FNP-C
- Clinical Instructor: I instruct and guide student nurses on clinical procedures and best practices, oversee their clinical performance and patient care, grade assignments, and provide feedback. I also mentor nursing students and communicate with nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital of Monroe
03.2015 - Current
- Jill Zuber, APRN, AGPCNP-C
- As a charge nurse at Specialty Hospital of Monroe, I have been responsible for providing direct patient care, managing critical drips, monitoring cardiac monitors, vital signs, arterial lines, and mechanical ventilators, and organizing nurse-patient assignments according to acuity. I have also supervised and supported nursing staff, precept new employees, and resolved conflicts, demonstrating my leadership and management skills.
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Palliative Care
- Preceptor: Dr. Shahid, M.D., Sandra Browder, APRN, ACNP, Dr. Frederick Lee, M.D.
- I have three hundred thirty-six hours assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute conditions and managing chronic conditions of hospitalized patients in the critical care setting, medical-surgical unit, telemetry, renal, and emergency department.
LSU Ochsner Monroe
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Critical Care
- Preceptor: Jamie Guillot, APRN, ACNP
- I have 112 hours of assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute conditions in the critical care setting. Observations of bedside procedures, checking patients for volume overload or depletion, and managing critical drips.
Southstar Urgent Care Clinic
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Emergency Medicine
- Preceptor: Cynthia Norsworthy, APRN, FNP-C
- I have one hundred twelve hours of assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in patients 13-99.
Delta Family Care Clinic
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Internal Medicine
- I have one hundred and twelve hours of assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. Management of medications and assessments for wellness visits. Review lab reports, adjust medications as needed, and refer patients to specialists as needed.
Education
Post Master Certificate - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Northwestern State University
Shreveport, Louisiana05.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Shreveport, Louisiana05.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus
Monroe, Louisiana05.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate communication
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient support
- Nursing assessments
- Punctual and reliable
- Clinical judgment
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Activities of daily living adls
- Vital sign assessment
Certification
- Louisiana Registered Nurse May 2011
- Louisiana APRN Pending
- American Nurses Credentialing Council Pending
- ACLS January 2023
- BLS January 2023
Publications
Authors. Lajayda Williams, BSN, RN, Desiree Lewis, BSN, RN, Derrish Scurfield, MSN, RN (September 24, 2024). Efficacy of Using a Mobile Health Application for Hypertension. [Unpublished paper in lieu of thesis]. Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
CUST
References available upon request
Timeline
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
LSU Ochsner Monroe
08.2024 - 11.2024
Southstar Urgent Care Clinic
05.2024 - 07.2024
Delta Family Care Clinic
02.2024 - 04.2024
Clinical Instructor
Louisiana Delta Community College
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital of Monroe
03.2015 - Current
Student Nurse Practitioner
Post Master Certificate - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Northwestern State University
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus