SCOT GENTRY
Round Rock,TX
Summary
A compassionate, team-oriented registered nurse with experience in a crowded, urban emergency department. Enjoys the multi-faceted challenges of caring for multiple, critically ill patients in a demanding environment. Serves as a preceptor in the emergency department and aids the department with ongoing quality improvement projects. Respectful Clinical Manager with extensive knowledge of health care administration and clinical philosophy. Familiar with fiscal management systems and human resource management. Talented at maintaining and developing effective relationships with staff, patients and senior management. Excellent supervisory skills and performance working under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Unit Clinical Manager
Dell Children’s Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed productivity in a 24 bed children’s psychiatric unit
- Introduced and maintained a clinical education model, Trust Based Relational Interventions
- Maintained positive leader relationships with 64 direct reports
- Improved productivity frome the 60’s to 100’s
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules staff.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively to ensure sufficient staffing levels and the availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Implemented computerized charting
- Increased the behavioral health technicians pay and raised their professionalism.
Supervisor of the Nursing Unit
St. David’s Children’s Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Part of the leadership team for the newly formed, growing children’s emergency department
- Provided direct patient care as well as served as the Charge Nurse.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Registered Nurse III
University Medical Center Brackenridge
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Emergency services registered nurse
- Serving as preceptor for nursing students, graduate nurses, and hospital staff
- Coordinating emergency medical care for patients in a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
Supervisor of the Nursing Unit
St. David’s Medical Center, Georgetown
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervisor of the emergency department
- Supervisor responsible for 38 registered nurses and 5 charge nurses.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Emergency services registered nurse
- Assisted regional emergency department staff in a system wide electronic charting provider transition.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Driver
United Parcel Service, Austin, TX
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Direct customer service provider.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Supervisor
United Parcel Service, Austin, TX
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed multiple people, at a variety of tasks, to ensure the smooth operation of the daily goals.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration and Healthcare Management
University of Texas
01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Photography
Texas A&M University
01.2001
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
- Team Management
- Patient Safety
- Compliance Oversight
- Patient Relations
Certification
RN License -current
Timeline
Mental Health Unit Clinical Manager
Dell Children’s Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2024
Supervisor of the Nursing Unit
St. David’s Children’s Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse III
University Medical Center Brackenridge
01.2015 - 01.2016
Supervisor of the Nursing Unit
St. David’s Medical Center, Georgetown
01.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX
01.2011 - 01.2014
Driver
United Parcel Service, Austin, TX
01.2008 - 01.2009
Supervisor
United Parcel Service, Austin, TX
01.2007 - 01.2008
Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration and Healthcare Management
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Photography
Texas A&M University
RN License -current
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