Gayle Scott
Charleston,SC
Summary
Seasoned Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in geriatric treatment and acute & chronic disease management, notably at Roper St Francis - Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community. Excelled in preventive care and patient education, enhancing health outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in diagnostic testing and interprofessional collaboration, significantly improving patient care standards. Certified in CPR/AED.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
Roper St Francis Healthcare - Bishop Gadsden
06.2019 - Current
- Work with geriatric population, in a multi-level retirement community, providing in clinic primary care for independent residents, clinic and in home primary care of Assisted Living/Memory Care Residents. Primary care for residents in the Skilled Nursing Facility Residents. Occasionally covering care for Sub-Acute Rehab residents
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Work with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Mentor nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Provide elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
- Conducte Serious Illness and End of Life Conversations with patients and families.
- Administere immunizations and performe other preventive health measures.
- Maintaine thorough documentation of all clinical encounters in EMR, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
Nurse Practitioner
Roper Saint Francis - Mt Pleasant Family Practice
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Nurse Practitioner
Roper St Francis - Employee Health
11.2011 - 08.2018
- First 2 years - Employee Health - 30% employee on the job injuries, 70% Wellness Coach
- 5 years - Human Resources - Employee Wellness Coach and Diabetic Case Manager.
Nurse Practitioner
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
11.2000 - 11.2011
- February 2005 until November 2011- Managed a panel of male and female veterans ranging from age 20-90. Managing acute and chronic medical/surgical conditions, disease prevention, education and health promotion
- February 2005 until December 2007 - one day a week, working with Geriatric Clinic doing home based primary care/case management
- September 2003 until Feb 2005 - Employee Health. Duties include- employee sick call, pre-employment/annual employee/medical surveillance physicals. Veteran special exams.
- November 2000 until May 2003 - Nurse Manager Primary Care Service line.
- Perrformed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Roper Berkeley Center
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Free standing Emergency Department. Clients of all ages with minor acute and/or chronic stable conditions.
- In addition to performing comprehensive Physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and implementing treatment plans. Other skills included suturing and splinting.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SCBachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SCDiploma in Nursing - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Diagnostic testing
- Geriatric treatment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication prescribing
- Electronic charting
Accomplishments
- ANCC, Board Certification for Family Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner South Carolina
- RN Multi State License
- Prescriptive Authority
- DEA
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
Roper St Francis Healthcare - Bishop Gadsden
06.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Roper Saint Francis - Mt Pleasant Family Practice
08.2018 - 06.2019
Nurse Practitioner
Roper St Francis - Employee Health
11.2011 - 08.2018
Nurse Practitioner
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
11.2000 - 11.2011
Nurse Practitioner
Roper Berkeley Center
03.1998 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
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