Mckenzie Scott
Breaux Bridge,Louisiana
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Ochsner Lafayette General
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing concise and informative handoff reports to incoming staff members.
- Ensured proper medication administration and pain management strategies to promote comfort and healing during postoperative care.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' conditions and determining appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Nurse Technician
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Office Assistant
Gastroenterology Clinic of Acadiana
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Maintained courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
- Scheduled appointments and entered appointment date and time into computerized scheduler
- Recorded patient cancellations and missed appointments and rescheduled appointments
- Collected and entered patient registration and demographic data into computer system
- Utilized electronic medical record to enter and retrieve patient information
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - College of Nursing and Health Science
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
12.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Cerner, GMED, and EPIC
- Focused ability to accomplish objectives through organizational talents, diligence, and meticulous follow through
- Able to work independently and as a team member, while demonstrating prioritization and multitasking abilities to meet work goals
- Hard Working and energetic; flexible and adaptable to change of environment and work schedule
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Ochsner Lafayette General
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023
Office Assistant
Gastroenterology Clinic of Acadiana
08.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - College of Nursing and Health Science
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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