Jamessa Scott
Pikeville,Kentucky
Summary
Board-certified nurse practitioner with over 8 years of experience, demonstrating strong leadership abilities and exceptional organizational skills developed over 33 years in the nursing field. Committed to providing excellent patient care and achieving positive healthcare outcomes. Passionate about impacting patients' lives and contributing to the success of the healthcare industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN- Coumadin Clinic-Stress Lab
Pikeville Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
- Provide high level of care to patients in the outpatient Anticoagulation Warfarin Clinic by the initiation and adjusting of Warfarin dose weekly or biweekly based on American College of Cardiology (ACC) guidelines secondary to INR results either by the home meter or in the office setting.
- Assess all patients undergoing stress tests to ensure they meet the qualifications for the stress test they are ordered and change or cancel the stress as needed.
- Monitor all patients undergoing a general exercise stress test, pharmacological stress test (Lexiscan), and stress echoes for any EKG changes or arrhythmia and report to the physician.
- Instrumental in obtaining, maintaining all cardiac accreditations by reviewing and implementing any new protocols to be parallel to the evidenced-based guidelines set by American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment..
RN-Core Measure Specialist/Chest Pain Coordinator
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Oversaw tracking process for data related to the throughput of cardiac patients.
- Review all STEMI patients arriving at our facility for compliance to evidenced-based guidelines and report out any arising issues.
- Provided data feedback to the Cardiac Care Committee to initiate changes as appropriate to improve patient outcomes.
- Educates nursing, ancillary staff on best practices in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome and acute heart attack patients.
- Obtained and maintained several cardiac accreditations through the ACC accreditation body.
- Coordinate and attend EMS and community activities as deemed appropriate.
- Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to optimize resource allocation and reduce bottlenecks.
RN-Case Manager
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized strategies for effective case management.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Monitored patients' progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving health conditions.
- Educated patients and families about treatment options and healthcare resources available.
- Collaborated with external agencies to facilitate access to community support services.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows, improving efficiency in case documentation processes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2007
Associates of Science - Nursing
University of Pikeville
Pineville, KY05.2003
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- ANCC certified
- Kentucky APRN Licensed
- Kentucky Licensed DEA-X provider
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
APRN- Coumadin Clinic-Stress Lab
Pikeville Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
RN-Core Measure Specialist/Chest Pain Coordinator
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2016
RN-Case Manager
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associates of Science - Nursing
University of Pikeville
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