Melissa Scott
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Organized and motivated registered nurse with several years of Medical Surgical experience caring for patients within an inpatient setting. Possessing strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and the ability to work effectively while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Delivering comprehensive and compassionate care while being responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2016 - Current
- Administer Chemotherapy Treatments (Oral, IV, SubQ) monitoring for side effects.
- Provide Chemotherapy education to patients and family members
- Precepting entry-level and experienced RNs.
- Administer peritoneal dialysis to patients.
- Access and de-access subcutaneous ports.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitor vital signs, administer injections, and provide assistance with medical procedures.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administer intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions, chest tube management and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Deliver physician-ordered treatments, and monitor responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Clinical Assistant
Penn center for Primary Care
Philadelphia , PA
12.2009 - 05.2016
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions, and prepared patients for the physician by explaining the process.
- Assisted 10 physicians, numerous residents and interns as well as 2 nurse practitioners.
- Performed phlebotomy and ekg's.
- Documented patient visits in the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for examinations and treatments.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Submitted prescription prior authorizations to insurance companies for approval.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Collected specimens from patients for lab testing.
Medical Assistant
South Philadelphia Pediatrics
Philadelphia, PA
03.2004 - 12.2009
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ordered supplies and performed inventory of state vaccines (VFC) as well as private vaccines.
- Assisted 4 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners with pediatric patient care while rotating between 3 offices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lasalle University School of Nursing
Philadelphia , PA05-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2012
Skills
- Patient advocate
- Patient care
- Epic
- Critical thinking, Time management
- Leadership
- Empathy, Compassion, and Active listening
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Accessing/De-accessing subcutaneous ports
- Precepting
- Medication administration
- Care planning, patient discharging, education
- G-tube care, wound care, tracheostomy care
- Indwelling catheter insertion/removal
- EKGs, chest tube management
- IV placements, phlebotomy
Certification
Registered Nurse license
Philadelphia, PA
Granted 11/2/2015, # RN678133
Basic Life Support Certification
American Heart Association
Granted 11/2024
Medical-Surgical Certification - MED SURG - BC
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Granted 11/5/2021
Chemotherapy and Immunoherapy Certification
Oncology Nursing Society
Granted 5/2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Penn center for Primary Care
12.2009 - 05.2016
Medical Assistant
South Philadelphia Pediatrics
03.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lasalle University School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
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