Pamela Scott
Visalia,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with over 41 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Medical/Surgical, Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Rheumatology environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Passionate about whole body wellness and preventative care . Team player ready to provide seamless collaborative care for patients
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Dr Daniel Watrous
07.2010 - Current
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and other autoimmune disease
- Examine up to 25-30 patients per day and take medical history to make preliminary diagnosis
- Draw blood and order tests needed to make further diagnosis, consulting with director as needed
- Monitor patient status with follow-up visits as necessary
- Collaborate with other NPs and physicians and refer patients to proper specialist as needed
- Make diagnoses based on professional judgement and collaborate with other specialists as needed
- Develop treatment plans for minor to major illnesses, including prescribing appropriate medications
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Registered Nurse, Infusion Nurse
Dr Daniel Watrous
08.2002 - 07.2010
- Prepared biologic doses for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assisted in expanding the infusion center from infusing 6 patients per day 3 days per week to our current volume of 16-20 patients 3 days of the week.
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Kaweah Delta Health Care District
06.1992 - 05.2000
- Provided patient care for patients receiving external beam radiation and brachytherapy.
- Developed education materials and provided patient and family education related to treatment and side effects.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care and patient services.
- Performed telephone triage regarding patients' health concerns, treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, side effects, and prioritized patient care needs.
- Assess patients' feelings and experience with cancer and plan day's treatment
- Educate patients on radiation therapy and managing its side effects
- Provide information on how the therapy will be conducted
- Coordinate with the radiation oncology team and other healthcare givers
- Give direct patient care and counseling to patients and families
- Provide emotional support in coping with treatment process of cancer
- Perform nursing assessment, diagnosis, planing and intervention for patient care
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Kaweah Delta Health Care District
12.1985 - 06.1992
- Calculated doses of chemotherapy, mixed and administered all drug according to protocols
- Started and maintained peripheral IV's, Implanted Ports, PICC lines
- Provided formal education to all new patients receiving chemotherapy, both IV and Oral
- Participated in research protocols
- Oriented, precepted and mentored new nurses
- Clinic RN, assisting physicians with procedures and bone marrow biopsies
- Administered biotherapy, chemotherapy, blood products and other drugs and monitored patient reactions
- Participated in several different committees ranging from developing policy and procedures to leadership teams building
- Performed duties of Charge Nurse on Night shift for 3 years for a 35 bed Oncology unit
- Participated in the Oncology Nursing Society
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA1991
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA1985
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of patient care
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases
- Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans
- Skilled in motivational interviewing, including the ability to listen closely to patients, learn more about their complaints, and provide better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance
- Effective at multi-tasking, and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy medical clinics
- Reliable
- Administering medication
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): 2010 to present
- Sigma Theta Tau: 2010 to present
- Board member of AARA APP committee: 2017 to present
- AARA member : 2017 to present
- Association of Women in Rheumatology: 2019 to present
Speaker Affiliations:
- Jansen Pharmaceuticals: 2015 to present, speak about 9-10 times per year at dinner, lunch and one on one presentations.
- Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals: 2017 to present, speak about 3-4 times per year at dinner, lunch and one on one presentations.
- Amgen Pharmaceuticals: 2023 to present, speak about 2-4 times per year at dinner, lunch and breakfast
- Aztra Zenca Pharmaceuticals: 2023 to present , speak about 3-4 times per year at dinner, and lunch
Teaching Affiliations:
- University of Phoenix: 2013-2015: taught Bachelor and Master level nursing classes.
Certification
AANP Board Certified Nurse Practitioner current
Board Member of AARA/Bendcare APP committee current
Member of AWIR current
Sigma Theta Tau member current
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Dr Daniel Watrous
07.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Infusion Nurse
Dr Daniel Watrous
08.2002 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Kaweah Delta Health Care District
06.1992 - 05.2000
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Kaweah Delta Health Care District
12.1985 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Master of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Sequoias