Jennifer Scott, RN, BSN, MS, CEN
Columbia,SC
Summary
Highly skilled and resilient certified emergency nurse with background in providing critical care in high pressure, fast paced travel and staff assignments. Expert in rapid triage, trauma response and stabilizing patients with acute medical conditions. Proficient in advanced life support, IV therapy and emergency procedures. Successfully adapted to various clinical environments, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining composure under pressure, ensuring patient safety and delivering compassionate, timely interventions in life threatening situations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
AMN Healthcare
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, ER
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Level II Trauma Center
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the emergency department setting.
Registered Nurse, ER and Intensive Care Unit
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered emergency nursing care in a remote island hospital serving 55,000 residents. Skillfully managing severe resource limitations, inadequate infrastructure and complex medical challenges to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with culturally diverse medical teams to manage overwhelming patient volumes by employing strategic triage, optimizing limited resources while maintaining high standards of care in resource constrained environment.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, ER
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Community Access Hospital
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient volumes, acuity levels, or unit assignments as needed.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the emergency department setting.
Registered Nurse, ER
University of Rochester Medical Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Level I Trauma Center
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring proper equipment preparation and sterility for optimal outcomes.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered culturally competent care to meet the unique needs of diverse populations served within the ER setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication with patients, families, and staff.
Emergency Department
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Level II Trauma Center
- See previous experience listed for Holy Spirit Medical Center
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the emergency department setting.
Registered Nurse, ER
Well Span York Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Level I Trauma Center
- Improved patient outcomes by providing efficient and accurate assessments in a high-stress ER environment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient volumes, acuity levels, or unit assignments as needed.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring proper equipment preparation and sterility for optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, ER
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Level II Trauma Center
- Contributed to increased patient safety by identifying potential risks and implementing targeted interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse, ER
Medical University Of South Carolina, Columbia Downtown Campus
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Level I Trauma Center
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by staying current on evidence-based practices in emergency nursing care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of best practices in emergency nursing care delivery.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the emergency department setting.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Prisma Health System
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Reduced complications in patients by promptly identifying and addressing any issues during interventional radiology treatments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Health Network
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Level II Trauma Center
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided critical support in mass casualty incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure.
- Ensured patient safety and reduced incidents of infection with strict adherence to hygiene protocols.
Registered Nurse, Acute Case Manager
Geisinger At Home
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Adult Intensive Care Unit and Hemodialysis Unit
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Performed cannulation and decannulation of fistulas.
- Utilized sterile technique to access temporary hemodialysis catheters.
- Calculate and interpret monthly lab values to assist with developing treatment plans for hemodialysis patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Geisinger Health System
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Adult Intensive Care Unit/Shock/Trauma
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Level I Trauma Center
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Evaluated patient progress during labor, adjusting interventions as needed to achieve optimal outcomes for both mother and baby.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rates.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cesarean section rates while maintaining exceptional maternal-fetal outcomes.
Student Nurse Extern, Obstetrics
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Constituent Relations Coordinator
Senate Of Pennsylvania
03.2001 - 06.2007
- Spearheaded special projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated on grant proposals that led to additional funding for various programs and initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between various departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals and objectives.
- Developed relationships with community partners to create new opportunities for collaboration and support.
- Oversaw all aspects of event planning from concept development through execution, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics and materials required for success.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to secure financial support from donors, contributing to organizational growth.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, Co05.2015
Associate In Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Luzerne, Pa05.2009
Master Of Science Degree - Organizational Management
Misericordia University
Dallas, Pa05.2006
Bachelor Of Arts Degree - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pa05.1998
Skills
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Certification
- PA license # RN 607705
- NY license # RN 854632
- SC license # RN 257631 – Compact
Professional Memberships:
Emergency Nurses Association, South Carolina
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ER
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ER and Intensive Care Unit
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, ER
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, ER
University of Rochester Medical Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
Emergency Department
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, ER
Well Span York Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, ER
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Prisma Health System
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, ER
Medical University Of South Carolina, Columbia Downtown Campus
02.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Health Network
06.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Acute Case Manager
Geisinger At Home
07.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Adult Intensive Care Unit and Hemodialysis Unit
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Geisinger Health System
07.2013 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Adult Intensive Care Unit/Shock/Trauma
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
06.2009 - 06.2011
Student Nurse Extern, Obstetrics
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
05.2008 - 05.2009
Constituent Relations Coordinator
Senate Of Pennsylvania
03.2001 - 06.2007
Associate In Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Master Of Science Degree - Organizational Management
Misericordia University
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
AMN Healthcare
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Bachelor Of Arts Degree - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
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